Senior Living
Senior living hearing care
Hearing tests, hearing aids, and tinnitus care for senior living residents in the Bay Area
If someone you love lives in independent living, assisted living, or memory care, hearing can make daily life safer,
calmer, and more connected. We help residents and families navigate hearing testing, hearing aid support, and tinnitus care
at our San Mateo and San Carlos clinics.
Disclosure: California Hearing Center is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any senior living community listed on this site.
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Who this hub is for
Residents: clearer conversations, TV/phone improvements, and fewer “what?” moments.
Families: a practical plan you can feel confident about.
Care teams: help aligning devices, expectations, and day-to-day routines.
Looking for city service-area pages instead? Visit Areas we serve.
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Hearing testing
Clear results and next steps tailored to the listening situations that matter most in senior living.
Hearing aids
Modern options—rechargeable, Bluetooth, and settings that prioritize speech clarity.
Tinnitus help
Evaluation and therapy options for ringing, buzzing, and sound sensitivity.
Need repairs or troubleshooting? Start with hearing aid repair or
consider a fitting & optimization visit.
Browse by location
We’re building location hubs (and facility pages) so residents and families can find the closest, most relevant help.
San Mateo area
Peninsula senior living communities and hearing care resources.
Santa Clara County
South Bay communities (San Jose, Mountain View, Los Gatos, and more).
San Francisco
Senior living communities throughout the City & County of San Francisco.
You can also explore our existing service-area pages:
San Mateo,
San Carlos,
All areas we serve.
Common senior living hearing challenges we help with
“They can hear sounds, but can’t understand words.”
Speech-in-noise difficulty is extremely common in dining rooms, group activities, and common areas.
We evaluate hearing and recommend realistic, measurable improvements.
Hearing aids “work… sometimes.”
Many issues come down to fit, programming, ear health, and mismatched expectations.
We focus on real-world outcomes and ongoing support.
Tinnitus and sound sensitivity
Ringing or buzzing can disrupt sleep and increase stress. We provide structured tinnitus therapy options and sound strategies.
Protection, comfort, and daily device care
We also help with hearing protection needs and guidance for device care in everyday routines.
For families and caregivers: a simple visit checklist
- Bring hearing aids, charger, accessories, and any remote/TV device (if used).
- Write down the top 3 moments that feel hardest (dining room, activities, phone calls, TV, etc.).
- List medications and any history of dizziness, ear infections, or sudden changes.
- Bring copies of any prior audiograms if available.
Insurance basics: coverage & billing →
Our clinic locations
San Mateo
88 N. San Mateo Drive
San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone: (650) 342-9449
San Carlos
1008 Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: (650) 342-9449
Senior living hearing care FAQs
Do you work with residents from assisted living, independent living, and memory care?
Yes. We tailor appointments to the resident’s needs, communication goals, and support situation.
Can a family member or caregiver join the appointment?
Absolutely. It often helps to have a family member or caregiver present to share examples and align on goals.
What if the resident already has hearing aids from somewhere else?
We can evaluate the current devices, confirm hearing levels, and discuss options for service, programming, and next steps.
Do you help with tinnitus (ringing in the ears)?
Yes. We provide tinnitus evaluation and therapy options based on your tinnitus profile and hearing status.
How do we get started?
Schedule a visit, bring any existing hearing devices, and share the top listening situations that matter most.
Disclosure: California Hearing Center is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any senior living community listed on this site.
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SEE A HEARING DOCTOR IN SAN MATEO
San Mateo – Main Office
88 N. San Mateo Drive
San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone: (650) 342-9449
Fax: (650) 342-4435