Emerald Retirement Residence in Foster City operates as both an Assisted Living community and a Residential Care Home, giving residents the option to select the level of oversight they need while staying within the same setting. The care team is trained to manage mild dementia and to support residents who control diabetes with oral medications. This dual capability allows residents to receive appropriate monitoring of cognitive health and blood-glucose levels without transferring to another facility should needs change.

Around-the-clock medical oversight is provided by an on-site nurse, supported by 24-hour staff and secured by door alarms and a fenced rear area. The community delivers memory care, incontinence care, non-ambulatory services, medication management, and a pet-focused program coordinated through the nursing staff. Residents who need complete assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, or toileting receive hands-on help. Mobility options cover walkers, wheelchairs, standby support, and one-person transfers, allowing residents to move safely throughout the property and attend on-site activities.

Apartments and suites offer a mix of features that can include kitchenettes, bath tubs, wheelchair-accessible showers, air conditioning, and handicap-friendly layouts; not every unit contains every feature, so families can choose the arrangement that aligns with specific needs. The property’s indoor common areas—library, media center, TV lounge, meeting rooms, central fireplaces, and an atrium—are supplemented by outdoor patios and resident parking, both covered and uncovered. Dining is handled by a professional chef who prepares three daily meals with options for low-sodium, no-sugar, gluten-free, vegetarian, kosher, and international menus. Residents can invite guests, order room service, enjoy café service, or attend community barbecues and picnics, and private dining is available for special occasions.

The residence is fully wheelchair accessible and schedules exercise sessions, wellness classes, social events, and group excursions for shopping, worship, or medical appointments. Transportation is coordinated by staff drivers, and routine laundry and housekeeping services are included in the monthly package, allowing residents to focus on daily life rather than household chores.