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Retirement Plus of San Carlos
San Carlos · 0.1 mi from San Carlos Elms · Small care home
Clear Rating 84 · Fair0 Google reviews
State record not on Clear yet
From$1,857/moplus care fees
San Carlos Elms
707 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070 ·
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Monthly costPrice on requestNot published
Clear Rating96/ 100ExcellentHigh confidence
Safety, 5 years0Type A citationsNone in five years15 state visits
Size130residentsLarge communityLicensed since 1998
Care fit Where this comes from“On record” means it appears in state records. “Listed by them” comes from their website. “Not on record” means there’s no record either way, so ask. Care needs come from the senior you added.
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What San Carlos Elms has on record
Nothing on record yet.
Not listed doesn’t mean not offered. It means there’s no record, so ask.
Also listed on their website
- Memory care for clients with Alzheimer's and other dementias
- Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and medications
- Personalized care plans
Being on record means the state or San Carlos Elms lists it. It doesn’t mean they’ve accepted your senior or have a room.
Cost Where this comes fromPrices and rooms come from the community’s own website, dated when we saw them. The typical range uses communities nearby that publish prices.
Rooms, prices and how families pay
Price on request
San Carlos Elms doesn’t publish prices. Most small homes share prices by phone or email.
Rating & safety How to read thisThese are the state’s own categories. Type A: problems that, if not corrected, put residents’ health, safety or rights at direct and immediate risk. Type B: problems that could become a risk without correction, or record-keeping problems that affect care. Both must be corrected. Complaints the state didn’t confirm are shown but never counted against the community.
Our score, and what state inspectors found
Checked 4 Nov 2026
Our scoreHigh confidence
96/ 100Excellent
Excellent means 93–100 on our 0–100 scale.
- Safety record 53%99
- Inspection quality 35%93
- What families say 12%89
How this score is worked out
We combine the state safety record (53%), how routine inspections went (35%) and what families say (12%). Payment never changes a score. Full method on the Clear Rating page.
The state record, last 5 years
0Type AType AThe state’s most serious category: problems that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of residents.most serious category
0Type BType BThe state’s less serious category: problems that could become an immediate risk without correction, or record-keeping problems that affect care.less serious category
2 of 2Complaintsconfirmed by the state
No Type A citations in five years, from 15 state visits. The state confirmed 2 of 2 complaints.
Type A and B are the state’s categories for what inspectors found at the time.
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Daily life Where this comes fromFrom the community’s own website. Not checked by the state.
From the community’s own website
- DiningRestaurant-style dining with attentive, professional service; Three delicious meals served daily
- ActivitiesA variety of social, educational, cultural, craft, and entertainment activities are planned, including outings and events, to encourage resident…
- PetsPet-friendly
- TransportFree shuttle and sedan service; Scheduled transportation to doctors and social outings
Location
Where it is, and how far it is from home
707 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070From the state license record.Get directions
Reviews
What families say. Separate from the state’s safety record.
Checked 4 Nov 2026
5.0★★★★★
4 Google reviews · as of 4 Nov 2026
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- ★★★★★
My mom joined the community at The Elms at the end of May/beginning of June, and she is loving it! Her one bedroom apartment is a good size, a nice balcony with great afternoon sun, big closet, big bathroom and lots of wall space for her art she's collected over the years! The staff are so kind and welcoming to all of us, she feels very taken care of. She loves the food and the activities.We…
Jan 2026 · Google - ★★★★★
Professional and caring staff. The empathy felt expands to the family as well.
Apr 2023 · Google - ★★★★★
My father has lived at the Elms for 4 years and the staff are like family. Great activity programs coordinated by Kathleen. Two blocks from Laurel St in San Carlos for easy outings.
Aug 2019 · Google
Plan a visit How it worksTell us roughly when suits you and ask anything you like. San Carlos Elms gets your questions with the request, suggests a time and confirms by email.
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License
From the state license record
- License #
- 415600135
- Type
- Residential care for the elderly (RCFE)
- Capacity
- 130 residents
- Since
- 1998
- Licensee
- San Carlos Development Corporation
- County
- San Mateo