What are we close to? 
San Carlos City Hall/Fire Dept/Police
601 Chestnut St • San Carlos, CA 94070
San Carlos Library
610 Elm St • San Carlos, CA 94070
San Carlos Train Station
599 El Camino Real • San Carlos, CA 94070
Burton Park Community Center
1017 Cedar St • San Carlos, CA 94070
Special Needs Laureola Park
503 Old County Rd • San Carlos, CA 94070
Kaiser Hospital
1150 Veterans Blvd • Redwood City, CA 94063
Sequoia Hospital
170 Alameda De Las Pulgas • San Carlos, CA 94062
Walgreens
1414 El Camino Real • San Carlos, CA 94070
Longs Drug Store
11 El Camino Real • San Carlos, CA 94070
1324 San Carlos Ave • San Carlos, CA 94070
Trinity Presbyterian Church
1106 Alameda • San Carlos, CA 94070
St. Charles Catholic Church
880 Tamarack Ave • San Carlos, CA 94070
Congregational Community Church
1336 Arroyo Ave • San Carlos, CA 94070
Shops and Restaurants
770 Laurel St • San Carlos, CA 94070
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| What is your staff-to-resident ratio? |
| We have 89 apartments and a staff of over 70 employees, of which approximately 50 employees are on duty each day. |
| Do you check on your residents? |
| Residents are monitored based on their need and the care plan devised by our nurse, in coordination with the resident, doctor and family. If a resident is independent and not in need of care services our Dining Staff ensure residents receive meal services and are monitored. |
| Do residents bring their own linens? Wash their own? |
| Linen service is included in the monthly fee and is provided every week. This service can occur more frequently if needed. Residents are permitted to bring their own personal sheets and towels. Residents may wash their personal items free of charge in our Resident Laundry Room. |
| Are we able to cater to special diets? |
| Yes, special diets can be provided on a regular or as needed basis. |
| Do residents have to take three meals a day? Are residents assigned seating? |
| All meals are included in the monthly fee; breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Residents are not required to eat all three meals. Residents can sit at any open seat in the Dining Room. The seating is not assigned, but residents choose to sit in particular seats - so, residents assign themselves. Room Service is also available. |
| Do we have a community fee or lease? |
| There is no Community Fee, nor lease. Our apartments are rented on a month-to-month basis only. |
| Could we move to a larger apartment later on? |
| Residents residing within the community have first choice of vacancy. |
| Could we come any time to visit or stay for a meal? |
| Visitors are welcome anytime. If you would like to stay for a meal, please make reservations through our Front Desk. If you would like to stay overnight, please contact the Front Desk and we will provide a rollaway bed at no charge. |
| Do we order or pick up medications? |
| Residents and families can order and pick up medication. However, medication refills can be ordered by our staff. New medications can be ordered by our staff with a prescription. We will order medication through your pharmacy of choice or utilize our pharmacy with delivery service. |
| Where does the transportation go? |
| We travel as far north as Burlingame and as far south as Palo Alto, covering hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices and shopping centers. Residents are transported in our 15 passenger, wheelchair accessible, shuttle or Lincoln Town Car. Transportation is provided daily and included in your basic monthly fee. |
| What are we close to? |
| Laurel Street is one block away offering shops, banking, grocery stores, restaurants and cafes. The library, senior center, city hall and police department are also one block away. Within two blocks you will find CVS Drug Store, fire department and several local churches. Our neighborhood is residential and offers plenty of flat walking for casual strolls. |
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