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Memory care in Belmont, CA

3 memory care communities with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care communities
3
in Belmont
Licensed capacity
297
across all 3
Adults 65+
3,813
Census estimate for Belmont
Within 25 miles
197
of the center of Belmont
Memory CareAssisted Living 3Nursing Homes 1Senior Apartments 1
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Source: California CDSS, Community Care Licensing facility layer - RCFE dementia client group (983/980/981/982), as of Oct 14, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Belmont (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Belmont

Counting neighboring towns, there are 197 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Belmont, 194 more than in Belmont itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Belmont

See all 197 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Belmont at a glance

Our directory lists 3 memory care communities with an address in Belmont, based on California CDSS records. All 3 that report their size have more than 60 residents.1

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer0
  • 17 to 60 residents0
  • More than 60 residents3
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in California

In California, the California Department of Social Services licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.1 Of the 3 memory care communities listed in Belmont, 3 are licensed by the state to serve residents with dementia.1

Report a problem
Contact the California Department of Social Services about a licensed community, or the California long-term care ombudsman at (916) 419-75102.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in California

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The California Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 California Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) helps with claims (800-952-5626).7
Medicare counseling
California’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-434-0222.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Belmont

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for San Mateo County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves San Mateo County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    PSA 08 – Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County, Inc.2

    (650) 780-5709

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in San Mateo County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    California Adult Protective Services

    1-833-401-0832

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    California Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)8

    1-800-434-0222

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)7

    800-952-5626

    Website

  • Medicaid

    California Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves California.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Belmont

How many memory care communities are in Belmont, CA?

WeFoundCare lists 3 memory care communities in Belmont, CA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Belmont there are 197.

How many residents can memory care communities in Belmont serve?

3 of the 3 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 297 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 3,813 adults age 65 and older live in Belmont.

Do memory care communities in Belmont have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 3 are licensed by the state to serve residents with dementia.

Who licenses memory care in California?

The California Department of Social Services licenses memory care in California. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Belmont?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In San Mateo County, call (650) 780-5709. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call California Adult Protective Services at 1-833-401-0832.

Are there memory care communities near Belmont?

Nearby cities with listings include San Mateo (19, 3.3 mi), Foster City (2, 3.7 mi), Redwood City (9, 3.9 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Belmont

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from California CDSS (Community Care Licensing facility layer - RCFE dementia client group (983/980/981/982)), Oct 14, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Belmont (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 3 of 3 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Belmont (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing: Community Care Licensing facility layer - RCFE dementia client group (983/980/981/982). data.chhs.ca.gov/dataset/community-care-licensing-facilities Accessed Oct 14, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.