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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Coyote, CA

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If your loved one needs memory care in South Coyote, A Place for Mom can help. With 8 memory care facilities in South Coyote, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in South Coyote incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. South Coyote memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in South Coyote, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Seabright, West San Carlos / Burbank and Rose Garden.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Jose, Santa Cruz and Santa Clara.

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1616 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.7
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54 reviews
9.7
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54 reviews
5 star
63%
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24%
3 star
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Westmont is an Excellent facility for anyone that is looking for a place for your loved one to reside either on a long term or a short term basis. Starting with [name removed] the Resident Services Director...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Westmont of Morgan Hill is an assisted living community located in Morgan Hill, CA, in Santa Clara County and home to about 38,000 people. An area considered to be part of Silicon Valley, Morgan Hill has relaxing parklike settings, shops, stores, restaurants and new homes. Residents will be able...
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2020 Photos available
9.3
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15 reviews
9.3
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15 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
27%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
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What we like the most about the community is that the people are helpful and responsive, lots of activities, good food, more clean than most. Yes, we would recommend Loma Clara Senior Living community to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Ivy Park at San Jose
1616 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
Review score
51 reviews
9.6
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51 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
31%
3 star
6%
2 star
12%
1 star
2%
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We love Ivy Park but they are expensive. What we like the most about the community is that the staff members there care. Gives us a peace of mind knowing that our family member is well taken care of.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise Villa San Jose in beautiful San Jose, California is an independent and assisted living community which also specializes in the care of dementia.It would be difficult to imagine a more perfect setting for making the most of one's senior years than at Sunrise Villa San Jose in the upscale...
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Photo of Brookdale San Jose
2626 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.4
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86 reviews
9.4
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86 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
25%
3 star
15%
2 star
1%
1 star
2%
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Experience the Good LifeWhile we are a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in San Jose, California, you might get the impression you stumbled upon a family reunion when you show up on our doorstep for the first time. Our team will greet you with warm smiles and you’ll hear the sound of...
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99 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
84 reviews
9.0
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84 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
27%
3 star
4%
2 star
1%
1 star
4%
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It takes a while to get used to their schedule for meals, laundry, bathing and medicine dispersal. It's a learning curve on both sides. This is memory care. Pleasant and helpful staff at all levels. The size...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atria Evergreen Valley provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. In choosing this community, our residents...
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5 star
100%
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I am so happy with Valley Pines. My dad has been here for 3 months. He tells me the food is great. He has a lot of room and is happy to have his own bathroom. The place is exceptionally clean. The...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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66 Photos available
2.0
Review score
17 reviews
2.0
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17 reviews
5 star
41%
4 star
18%
3 star
35%
2 star
6%
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My mom is really liking her new home. She likes to play bingo and even won a game recently and called to tell me. The community is a very nice and clean place and it is close to my home. Overall, we are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A Resident’s View: by Hettie Lou DowningI became a “take charge” person the year I turned 10 and my mother’s delicate health dictated that I become her substitute. I left home at age 16 to attend the university and became self-supporting. The lessons I learned from “take charge” employment were...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Morgan Hill Villa is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly providing harmonious living and care right in the heart of Morgan Hill. Here you'll enjoy all the benefits of a warm home atmosphere. You will have confidence knowing that your needs will be met - now and in the future. We...
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Cost of memory care in South Coyote, CA

The average cost of senior living in South Coyote is $6,578 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pajaro Dunes, CA with an average of $4,631 per month.

Memory care costs in South Coyote, CA, vs. nearby cities

South Coyote, CA
$6,578/mo
$6,403/mo

Memory care costs in South Coyote, CA, vs. state and national averages

South Coyote, CA
$6,578/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in South Coyote, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,578/mo

Memory care costs in South Coyote, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,335/mo
Studio
$5,701/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,540/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,909/mo

Senior living costs in South Coyote vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: South Coyote, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Coyote, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,578/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,644/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$5,844/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
South Coyote, CA:$6,578/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
South Coyote, CA:$5,644/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
South Coyote, CA:$5,844/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in South Coyote, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in South Coyote and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in South Coyote, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in South Coyote have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Coyote, CA$8,208/mo$7,226/mo+13.6%
California$6,489/mo$6,142/mo+5.7%
National$6,282/mo$5,847/mo+7.4%
South Coyote, CA
2024 average cost:$8,208/mo
2023 average cost:$7,226/mo
Percent change:+13.6%
California
2024 average cost:$6,489/mo
2023 average cost:$6,142/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,282/mo
2023 average cost:$5,847/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
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What families are saying about memory care in South Coyote

Recent reviews for memory care in South Coyote

Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA

5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .

Villa Fontana Retirement Community in San Jose, CA

4.9
This facility is pretty nice. The Memory Care unit is separate and has a nice atmosphere. It's always very clean, they stay on top of cleanliness here (cleaning up spills, etc). Communication with the family is great. They have a good variety of activities. Overall, it's a really nice and clean ...
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Merrill Gardens at Gilroy

5.0
Merrill Gardens has been great! Especially since my mom was admitted she has some issues and they have been very accommodating & have cared for very will. I would say they are in the 5's for the above categories. We are very happy with Merrill Gardens

South Coyote review score based on 79 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 79 reviews of 8 South Coyote memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Coyote review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

South Coyote review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
South Coyote, CA8 facilities
8.0
Morgan Hill, CA197 facilities
8.1
San Jose, CA45 facilities

Review subcategories for South Coyote memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 79 reviews of 8 South Coyote memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Coyote resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
South Coyote, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

South Coyote memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Coyote memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Coyote, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in South Coyote memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in South Coyote that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Coyote, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
87.5%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Coyote memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of South Coyote Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Coyote, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.5%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
87.5%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
27.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Coyote memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of South Coyote partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Coyote, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
17%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in South Coyote memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of South Coyote communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Coyote, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in South Coyote memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in South Coyote offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Coyote, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in South Coyote

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in South Coyote protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Westmont of Morgan Hill, Loma Clara Senior Living and Ivy Park at San Jose are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Coyote, California. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near South Coyote, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in South Coyote, California are Westmont of Morgan Hill and Sunrise of Sunnyvale. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 8 memory care facilities near you in South Coyote, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in South Coyote, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in South Coyote, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in South Coyote, California ranges from $695 to $115000. The average Memory Care cost in South Coyote, California is $6,578. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in South Coyote, California typically starts at $695. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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