Discover TheKey — the most trusted senior home care service in San Mateo.
TheKey San Mateo | Service Area
480 S. California Ave
Suite 100
Palo Alto, CA 94306
The Peninsula
480 S. California Ave
Suite 100
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Meaningful Home Care Connections in San Mateo
Our San Mateo senior home care services provide personalized care that empowers aging adults to remain in the comfort of their own homes. Relying on family for daily support can prove challenging when they have conflicting responsibilities. That’s where trusted senior care, from memory care to specialized care, can be helpful. At TheKey, our solutions promote independence and better quality of life.
As the senior population increases, so does the need for a broader range of care services. Our team is committed to meeting that demand so that everyone who wants to stay in their own home — even as their care needs change — can do so comfortably and safely. We’re committed to helping families get the support and quality care they need — so that more older adults can age in place in the homes they love.
Senior Care that Goes Beyond
What sets us apart? Our people. With TheKey California, you’ll have a dedicated team of home care experts to build a personalized care plan. Each plan is informed by our years of experience delivering over a million hours of care to seniors.
Our Balanced Care Method™ emphasizes a healthy mind, body, and spirit. This holistic approach focuses on nutrition, mental health, and overall wellness — which enhances quality of life.
The method originated by studying the elders of Okinawa, Japan, where residents routinely live to be over 100 years old, enjoying good health and purpose. Inspired by this, we’ve made it our mission to inspire joy every day.
The method originated by studying the elders of Okinawa, Japan, where residents routinely live to be over 100 years old, enjoying good health and purpose. Inspired by this, we’ve made it our mission to inspire joy every day.
Behind every professional caregiver is our full-time Care Team of experts, providing ongoing guidance to our caregivers — and support to you and your family.
Our caregivers are thoroughly vetted, background checked, and trained to provide personalized, empathetic care — in the comfort of home.
We take the time to select just the right caregiver for your needs. If you’re not satisfied with them for any reason, we’ll select someone else — because we know a personal connection matters.
Our Scientific Advisory Board includes a globally renowned, diverse group of specialists in dementia, aging, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Dedicated to state-of-the-art research and clinical standards, they offer invaluable insights into assessment, treatment, the role of mental health, and more.
Dedicated to state-of-the-art research and clinical standards, they offer invaluable insights into assessment, treatment, the role of mental health, and more.
Get transparent insight into your loved one’s care, and reach a caregiver anytime there’s an issue, 24/7.
Benefits of Home Care
We make it easier to age well — in the comfort of your home. Here’s how.
We make it easier to age well — in the comfort of your home. Here’s how.
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Comfort
Receiving care at home promotes familiarity and security. -
Tailored Support
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Independence
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Consistency
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Enhanced Safety
A safe living environment is key to living well. Our caregivers regularly assess and address potential safety risks at home. -
Medication Support
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Peace of Mind
Knowing that we’re providing compassionate care at home provides reassurance and reduces stress all around.
Types of Home Care We Offer
The key to your peace of mind starts here: Learn about our proven, expert home care, from help a few hours a day to 24/7 support — all designed to make aging easier, in the comfort of home.
Home Care Service & Companion Care
Caregivers play a major role in bringing joy and purpose through engaging activities and fostering social connections.
This alleviates feelings of loneliness — which can be detrimental to both physical and mental health — and makes a positive difference in overall quality of life.
This alleviates feelings of loneliness — which can be detrimental to both physical and mental health — and makes a positive difference in overall quality of life.
In-Home Care & Memory Care
Our in-home care providers are trained to provide extensive, empathetic support for cognitive decline, from mild memory problems to advanced dementia.
We’ll be there to help with medication reminders, grocery shopping and meal prep, transportation and errands, light housekeeping, hobbies and passions, and personal care and hygiene.
And most importantly, we provide cognitive engagement and companionship.
We’ll be there to help with medication reminders, grocery shopping and meal prep, transportation and errands, light housekeeping, hobbies and passions, and personal care and hygiene.
And most importantly, we provide cognitive engagement and companionship.
Specialized Care Services
We have extensive experience supporting specific conditions and unique needs. These may include heart conditions, cancer, Parkinson’s disease, post-stroke care and end-of-life care.
Our goal is to provide comfort, companionship, and safety in a familiar, comfortable environment.
Our goal is to provide comfort, companionship, and safety in a familiar, comfortable environment.
Our dedicated team includes professional caregivers with a wide range of focuses, skills, and credentials.
Our caregivers are vital members of our committed team, not freelancers. They take charge of scheduling, performance reviews, and assorted other tasks, freeing you from these obligations and enabling you to focus on simply spending time with your loved one.
Our caregivers are vital members of our committed team, not freelancers. They take charge of scheduling, performance reviews, and assorted other tasks, freeing you from these obligations and enabling you to focus on simply spending time with your loved one.
Navigating the Home Care Discussion
Starting the conversation with a loved one about home care can be challenging. Our checklist will help you approach the topic in an effective, empathetic way.
What’s the best home care?
The best home care is provided by reliable, professional caregivers who are trained and backed by a home care agency that’s insured, providing oversight, care guidance, and back-up caregivers as needed.
How do I find the best caregiver for my loved one?
The best caregiver is an experienced professional who has the training and skills to support your loved one’s care needs.
It’s also important to find a caregiver who’s extremely reliable, —has back-up if necessary, —and is a good fit in terms of personality and shared interests.
It’s also important to find a caregiver who’s extremely reliable, —has back-up if necessary, —and is a good fit in terms of personality and shared interests.
Is home care better than moving to assisted living?
Nine out of ten older adults would prefer to live independently in the home they know and love rather than moving to a facility or assisted living community.
With the right level of support, most people can continue to live safely and comfortably at home even as they age with a progressive illness or condition.
With the right level of support, most people can continue to live safely and comfortably at home even as they age with a progressive illness or condition.
How much does home care cost?
Home care is typically billed by the hour, so the cost depends on the number of care hours per week and can vary slightly by region. Most families pay out-of-pocket for their care or use long-term care insurance.
Is a home care agency better than hiring a private caregiver?
If you value safety, security, and reliability, yes. A quality home care agency is insured and also manages the performance and scheduling of its caregivers, handles billing and payroll, and has back-up caregivers to fill in when needed.
With a private hire caregiver, you’re responsible for setting up payroll and withholding taxes, caregiver vetting and background checks, and purchasing sufficient liability insurance to cover any accidents or injuries in the home.
With a private hire caregiver, you’re responsible for setting up payroll and withholding taxes, caregiver vetting and background checks, and purchasing sufficient liability insurance to cover any accidents or injuries in the home.
In Their Own Words
Read reviews from real people (and their loved ones) in the San Mateo area who chose TheKey for their care.
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We had a great experience with the Key. Communications were great, 24-hr service was appreciated.
- Nandita D., Mountainview, CA -
We’ve been very happy with our care manager, the responsiveness of The Key overall, finding substitutes when necessary, and particularly the work of the caregiver that has been working with my dad.
- Kate P., San Mateo, CA -
The caregivers were compassionate and helpful.
- Linda E., Atherton, CA
Partnering with San Mateo Senior Care Organizations
Senior care and home care require collaboration and partnership. At TheKey, our reputation and experience allow us to partner with the best. Our partners in the San Mateo area include:
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Peninsula Post Acute
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Mills Peninsula Medical Center
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EnABLE Care Management
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Maxwell Senior Services
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Home Health – Bay Area
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Mission Hospice
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Sutter Home Health
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Kaiser South San Francisco Senior Communities
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The Trousdale
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Mills Estate Villa
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Sunrise San Mateo
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The Stratford
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The Peninsula Regent
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Atria Foster Square
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The Magnolia
TheKey to Aging Well in San Mateo
Get expert insights on healthy aging, memory care, and more topics important to you.
Loneliness can have serious consequences for your loved one and may even contribute to their cognitive decline. Here’s what to watch out for—and how to help your older adult get the connection and social interaction they need.
Providing care to a loved one can be challenging and stressful, and it can take an immense toll on your physical and mental well-being. Here’s how to know if you’re at risk of family caregiver burnout and how to overcome it.
How do you know when it’s time to increase your loved one’s care plan to around-the-clock care? When safety becomes an issue—or family caregivers are feeling exhausted and their health is at risk.
Service Areas
TheKey San Mateo Service Areas
We provide senior care in San Mateo and the surrounding areas - with caregivers ready to serve you.
If you don’t see the specific community where you need care, you can still reach out to us.
If you don’t see the specific community where you need care, you can still reach out to us.
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- Atherton
- Burlingame/Hillsborough
- Los Altos
- Los Altos Hills
- Menlo Park
- Mountain View
- Northern Peninsula
- Palo Alto
- Portola Valley/ Woodside
- Redwood City
Trusted leader and proud member of:
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PFAC
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PEPC
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Chamber of Commerce
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FPA
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ALCA
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The Alzheimer’s Association
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The Parkinson’s Association
Let’s explore your care options.
Set up a free phone consultation to find the right support and services to live and age successfully at home. Please email HRServiceCenter@thekey.com for inquiries on caregiver applications.
Your Care Needs
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