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Photo of Pacific Gardens
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9.4
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35 reviews
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It's a " smaller" facility where everyone knows each other. Everyone calls my mom by name, and engages with her in passing . Covid protocols in place and well monitored. They are very responsive to family /...
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.
It feels like home.By choosing Pacific Gardens a family is assured that their loved one is well taken care of in a clean, comfortable home-like community. Pacific Gardens provides residents with nutritious fresh food, features engaging activities, and takes pride in their caring and competent...
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55 Floor plans available
9.9
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43 reviews
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My mom has had a great experience at Cogir. The staff’s caring and attentive and the activities are just enough. The community has rules that reinforce inclusiveness and belonging which is critical for a new...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Cogir of Fremont Senior Living Community is an independent and assisted living community in Fremont, California. Our luxurious and active community is ideally situated in a residential area of the city, giving residents all the comforts of a small town near the amenities of a large city....
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44 Floor plans available
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9.9
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Very great tour and lunch. I have an overall positive experience here. Feels very homey and they do take a higher level of care.
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.
About Sunrise of SunnyvaleCommunity & Location Highlights:Convenient location in beautiful Sunnyvale, CANear El Camino HospitalRooftop garden with stunning views of the surrounding regionConvenient access via Highways 85, 101, 880 and 280Minutes from Sunnyvale Town Center, featuring Macy's...
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1111 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.6
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67 reviews
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Belmont takes their reputation for providing top notch care for their residents seriously. They are concerned with, and do their best to treat the residents with kindness and caring service. They request...
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.
Belmont Village of San Jose, California is located in a city that is renowned for its quality of life, beautiful climate, and variety of exciting cultural, recreational, educational and entertainment opportunities. The facility is ideally situated directly across the street from the famed...
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9.6
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Mostly, I was happy with the caregivers there. My father was bedridden for most of the time he was there, and the caregivers were really good with caring for him, making sure he was clean and fed, talking to...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Rose Garden is a brand new, high-end residential care facility for the elderly (Board & Care home) located in San Jose. We offer a family style intimate setting in a gorgeous, newly renovated home catered to six elderly residents. The Rose Garden is able to care for the elderly who have...
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114 reviews
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Although my dad has dementia, he is not currently at this stage where he needs dementia care, or memory care... they wanted a form filled out that would say that he had dementia that would make him go into...
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 Willow Glen provides all the comforts of home in a resort-like community. Invite family and friends to enjoy a walk through courtyards with lush landscaping and koi ponds, or take an outing to nearby downtown San Jose. Atria Willow Glen offers easy access to shopping, banks, medical...
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My mom was there for a 30 day respite stay. She said the staff was wonderful and very nice, quick to respond to any needs or questions she had. Management was also very responsive to any questions I had...
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 Sunnyvale is a welcoming assisted living community in a lovely, quiet neighborhood situated close to downtown Sunnyvale, California. Residents and their families can enjoy a stroll along winding walkways or relax in the beautifully landscaped courtyard. Or they may prefer to entertain...
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77 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.4
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What we like the most about Oakmont of San Jose is the friendliness, good communication with me, lovely environment. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had.
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.
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1919 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.4
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25 reviews
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My mother likes to tend to plants & flowers. Other places were just enclosed bldgs. It's more of Senior Living facility than Assisted Living; although, they definitely have Care options. It's a vibrant...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
BridgePoint at Los Altos is a full-service independent and assisted living community with a monthly rental in the residential neighborhood of Los Altos. Studio, alcove studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments feature a patio or balcony for relaxing and taking in the beautiful oak and fruit...
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1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.8
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41 reviews
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Person was wonderful she worked very hard to help me deal with medical issues. I would highly recommend the Westmont to my friends and family.
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 Milpitas offers a wide spectrum of senior living and care on one campus. Moving into one of California's premier senior living communities means that you do not have to leave us as your personal support needs change. Whether you enjoy the carefree retirement setting of a 55+ Active...
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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58 reviews
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My loved one was previously a resident at Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen and the overall experience was good. The cleanliness was great. The friendliness, staff and meals were all good. The value for cost...
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.
Set in San Jose's Willow Glen neighborhood, Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen offers easy senior living in a modern building with large apartments. Enjoy the small-town feel and being within walking distance of outdoor cafes, coffee shops, boutiques and bookstores. The high-ceilinged, airy building...
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It was very clean, friendly staff, the shared rooms were actually quite private, and the price was closer to our budget. I would recommend Sonnet Hill Senior Living as long as they didn't need nursing care...
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.
Our ideas and practices are anchored in The Poetry of Aging, our platform for living at Sonnet Hill.Like a poem, each person has their own pace, style and personality. We truly believe that there is no right or wrong way to be yourself.As lifespans get longer and research gets deeper, we are able...
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Photo of Belmont Village Sunnyvale
1313 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.5
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45 reviews
8.5
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45 reviews
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We've been very pleased with Belmont Villages facility, staff, food, rooms, etc. All of it has helped make it such a great experience. We felt very comforted knowing Mom was there. Yes, we would recommend...
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.
The community of Belmont Village of Sunnyvale is conveniently located between San Jose and San Francisco, in the heart of Silicon Valley. The facility is situated in a prime residential area, assisted living residents have easy access to shopping, restaurants, healthcare facilities and places of...
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8.5
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We chose this facility because it was new and nicely designed, although we were not there long enough to give a more thorough assessment.
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.
•Personalized assisted living and memory care services•Set in the heart of Silicon Valley, Within easy reach of downtown Sunnyvale, upscale boutiques, restaurants, and parks.•Elegant studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites•Included services: three meals per day, weekly housekeeping, weekly...
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8.5
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At Villa Fontana it's a Filipino crew and all speak English. Mom is not doing well and they seem to be going out of their way to treat her well. I would definitely recommend Villa Fontana! Their ice cream...
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.
Here at Villa Fontana Retirement we understand the importance of family. In fact this senior living facility is family owned, so they go from one family to another. Our property is recently remodeled and a beautiful place to live right here in San Jose, CA. We have been in business for 20 years...
Photo of Brookdale San Jose
2626 Photos available
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8.3
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73 reviews
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My mom was very resistant to going into a senior living facility. But now, sometimes she's too busy to hang out with family because she's having such a good time there. She does say the food is bland and...
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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Looked at Morningstar 1st of the 5 facilities I toured. Knew immediately MS was the place for our old mom. Needed to do my due diligence to be able to sell MS to my sister who was traveling. Other...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas, an upscale memory care facility for seniors in the sunny San Jose, California. This care community uses a holistic approach to caring for seniors living with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia. Through individualized, Montessori-based...
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Someone whom I met through Avenidas showed me numerous memory care facilities from Redwood City to MV. I had almost decided on one for my loved one before we toured VT, the last place..The decision was made!...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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I'm a physician and my sister is a nurse, so we have incredibly high standards when it came to a memory care facility for our elderly mother with dementia. After one tour, we were amazed at how friendly,...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
One of the great things about Palm Villas is that it offers 24 hour controlled access. This helps to ensure the safety of your loved one. Along with that, there is a fire sprinkler system, and this is also a fully fenced and gated facility to ensure the safety of all residents. There is also a 24...
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My loved one seems to like the food. They are very good at taking ownership of everything, and they have the right people in place to handle any situations. They could be more, consistent with communication...
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.
Belmont Village brings more than two decades of experience to its peerless Assisted Living and award-winning Memory Care. Our newest community in the Bay Area will offer the unique balance of innovative, research-based programming, best-in-class care and resident-centered living that Belmont...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Palo Alto Commons and everything about her experience at this facility has been great so far. Things seem to be working out well for her. The move in process went...
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.
Palo Alto Commons is family owned and has been operating since 1990. Providing premier assisted living, Alzheimer’s/dementia care and exclusive, specialized higher levels of care in a lovely, residential setting. A month to month rental structure allows for flexibility and peace of mind. Our...
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55 Floor plans available
7.8
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I chalked it up to my naivety, but it's important for people to realize the costs continue to increase. I thought there might be some rent increases eventually, but many other costs continue to be added. In...
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.
Merrill Gardens at Campbell is luxurious, modern and convenient. Take advantage of being connected to a wellness center in addition to free Wi-Fi throughout the building. Good Samaritan Hospital and Kaiser Permanente Medical Center are also nearby. Most apartments in this modern retirement home...
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88 Floor plans available
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7.5
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It's a clean facility and the staff is helpful. The food is iffy, but they seem to have a lot of activities for the residents. It looked new and the rooms were a good size for my mom.
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.
THE WATERMARK AT ALMADENAn inviting community in the vibrant Bay Area.Known for its innovative and creative spirit, San Jose is the perfect place to call home. The Watermark at Almaden brings exceptional Senior Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care to the scenic South San Jose neighborhood....
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They were really great. They gave very personalized care, and the staff truly cared a lot.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Reyes family (partner and manager) has been involved in Senior Living for more than 30 years. The second generation is now creating unique, specialized Communities for Seniors throughout Northern California. Our family and our team members work to provide safe, engaging, and comfortable...
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1111 Photos available
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6.6
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15 reviews
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15 reviews
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The care at Oakmont of Silver Creek is good. Communication regarding issues or changes could improve, regular written reports on the status of the resident is also needed. Staff turn over is high. More...
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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Cost of assisted living in Santa Clara, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Clara is $5,156 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Portola Valley, CA with an average of $4,872 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Santa Clara, CA vs. nearby cities

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$5,092/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Santa Clara, CA vs. the state and national average

Santa Clara, CA
$5,156/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Santa Clara vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,156/mo
$6,523/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Santa Clara, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,797/mo
Private
$6,500/mo
Studio
$9,397/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,189/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,492/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Santa Clara over time

Santa Clara, CACA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Santa Clara, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Santa Clara.

What families are saying about assisted living in Santa Clara

Recent reviews for assisted living in Santa Clara

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 .

Ivy Park at Palo Alto

5.0
From the looks of our visits, my mom is experiencing a good, new lifestyle. She has made the transition just fine. We are getting the doctor set up and I am familiar with the staff. They are great workers and I think the facility is great too. The manager, staff, nurses, are all very nice, all ...
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The Watermark at Rosewood Gardens in Livermore, CA

5.0
We chose The Watermark at Rosewood Gardens because it was very close to me--less than a mile and we knew 3 others who had or do have a family member there. the front room of the apartment is spacious in comparison to some.

Santa Clara review score based on 178 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 178 reviews of 80 Santa Clara assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Santa Clara review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Santa Clara review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Santa Clara, CA80 facilities
8.2
Sunnyvale, CA104 facilities
8.4
Cupertino, CA88 facilities

Review subcategories for Santa Clara assisted living

When assisted living 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 178 reviews of 80 Santa Clara assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Santa Clara resident and family assisted living 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.
Santa Clara, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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*Learn more about cost details

Santa Clara assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Clara assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Santa Clara that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Santa Clara, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
67.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.5%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.5%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.8%
53.8%
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 Santa Clara assisted living

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 Santa Clara Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Santa Clara, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santa Clara assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Santa Clara partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Santa Clara, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Clara assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Santa Clara communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Santa Clara, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
25%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.5%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Clara assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Santa Clara offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Santa Clara, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.8%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Santa Clara

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Santa Clara protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of San Mateo, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Sunrise of Sunnyvale are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Santa Clara, California. See full list of communities.

There are 111 assisted living facilities near Santa Clara, California. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Santa Clara, California are Sunrise of San Mateo, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Sunrise of Sunnyvale. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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