The StratfordAssisted Living Facility in San Mateo, California
License Verification
LicensedLicense data from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing
The Stratford at a glance
The Stratford is one of 12 assisted living facilities listed in San Mateo.
It is licensed for 96 beds — one of the larger communities in the area, against a San Mateo average of about 15.
State inspection record
California's licensing inspectors have visited The Stratford 18 times, most recently on Jul 7, 2026. There are 5 complaints on record.
- Licensed since
- Aug 1, 2006
- Last visit
- Jul 7, 2026
- Visits on record
- 18
- Complaints
- 5
Citations: 1 Type A · 2 Type B (counted per visit)
What do these numbers mean?
Type A citations are for an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or rights. Type B citations are for something that could become one if it is not fixed.
The state counts citations per visit, so a follow-up visit can count the same citation again. The state publishes about five years of records.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing — checked Aug 20, 2026.
A local advisor reads every inspection and complaint report on The Stratford and emails you a plain-English summary, usually within one business day.
Compare The Stratford with the other assisted living facilities in San Mateo by size, published price and state license.
Nearby Services & Attractions
Nearby Places
Everyday services recorded near this address include Everyday Beijing Restaurant (0.1 mi), San Mateo Central Park (0.1 mi) and Chase (0.1 mi). Distances are straight-line.
- 💊WalgreensPharmacy0.2 mi
- 🏥Align ClinicMedical0.2 mi
- 🛒Suruki Super MarketGrocery0.2 mi
- 🌳0.1 mi
- 📚San Mateo Public LibraryLibrary0.3 mi
- ⛪0.2 mi
- 🏦ChaseBank0.1 mi
- 🍽️Everyday Beijing RestaurantRestaurant0.1 mi
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Frequently asked questions about The Stratford
- What type of care does The Stratford provide?
- The Stratford is an assisted living facility in San Mateo, California, licensed for 96 residents.
- Where is The Stratford located?
- The Stratford is at 601 Laurel Ave, San Mateo, California 94401. It is near San Mateo Central Park.
- When was The Stratford last inspected?
- California's Community Care Licensing Division last visited The Stratford on Jul 7, 2026.
- Has The Stratford had any citations?
- As the state tallies them (per visit, so a follow-up visit can count a citation again), The Stratford's public record lists 1 Type A and 2 Type B citations. The full inspection report, free from a local advisor, explains each one.
- Who can live at The Stratford?
- The state licenses The Stratford to serve older adults (60+). Its license notes: "Age 60 and over. All may be non-ambulatory and up to 10 clients may be bedridden. License is subject to terms and conditions of hospice waiver for 8 clients."
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