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The food is very bland, however the atmosphere was very pleasant with spaces to meet visitors in the back garden and the balcony garden of the locked ward. The outings were looked forward to. The staff were...
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 Palo AltoCommunity & Location Highlights:Convenient location in Palo Alto, CA.Near Stanford hospitals and clinics, as well as Palo Alto Medical Foundation.Easy access to Stanford University, theatres, and Palo Alto Art Center; walking distance to shopping and dining on...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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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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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
HMC of Campbell is located in the beautiful state of California where the weather is deemed to be perfect year round. The senior care facility that has been in business for more than 30 years provides superior care for the elderly that requires assisted living. We are known for the compassion...
Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Cupertino, CA

The average cost of senior living in Cupertino is $5,639 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Scotts Valley, CA with an average of $5,421 per month.

Independent living costs in Cupertino, CA, vs. nearby cities

Cupertino, CA
$5,639/mo
$5,570/mo
$5,614/mo

Independent living costs in Cupertino, CA, vs. state and national averages

Cupertino, CA
$5,639/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Cupertino, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,421/mo
Independent Living
$5,639/mo

Independent living costs in Cupertino, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,952/mo
Studio
$9,239/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,364/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,555/mo

Senior living costs in Cupertino 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: Cupertino, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCupertino, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,639/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,087/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,421/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cupertino, CA:$5,639/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Cupertino, CA:$5,087/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Cupertino, CA:$6,421/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Cupertino, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cupertino 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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Independent living cost trends in Cupertino, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cupertino 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
Cupertino, CA$4,000/mo$4,267/mo-6.2%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Cupertino, CA
2024 average cost:$4,000/mo
2023 average cost:$4,267/mo
Percent change:-6.2%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Cupertino

Recent reviews for independent living in Cupertino

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 .

The Parkview in Pleasanton, CA

5.0
The food the staff and the activities are all great my mom is very happy here. I would recommend this community to others.

Merrill Gardens at Campbell

4.6
When it comes to the activities - my understanding is that they do not have an activities director, and it shows. For over two months now. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families and we actual have a friend moving their loved one into ...
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Cupertino independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cupertino independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cupertino partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cupertino, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Cupertino independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cupertino communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cupertino, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cupertino independent 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 independent living communities in Cupertino offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cupertino, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
39.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Belmont Village San Jose, Atria Sunnyvale and Atria Willow Glen are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cupertino, California. See full list of communities.
There are 78 independent living facilities near Cupertino, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Cupertino, California are Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, Westmont of Morgan Hill and Sunrise of Sunnyvale. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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