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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gilroy, CA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 228 independent living facilities in Gilroy, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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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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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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.
Capitola ManorCapitola Manor is a uniquely beautiful and welcoming assisted living community nestled within Santa Cruz, CA. The landscaped community has much to offer in the way of being a home away from home. Trees and shrubs surround the property, which gives way to a peaceful and quiet setting...
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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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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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I've lived here for two years and I am very pleased with my life here. The community is very friendly and supportive. There are many activities offered here to keep our bodies and minds busy. Many of the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
The Chateau Guest Home is a quaint assisted living community located in the bustling city of Santa Cruz, CA. Santa Cruz is a beautiful seaside community with a lot of great amenities. It is also a tourist destination, making it an ideal location for an assisted living community, and that's why...
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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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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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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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
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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.
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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...
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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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Town Park Towers, conveniently located close to San Jose’s historic downtown, is a comfortable, secure, residential living facility for low- to moderate-income seniors, age 62 and older. Town Park Towers has studios, alcoves, and one-bedroom apartments, each with a private bath, complete kitchen,...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Gilroy, CA

The average cost of senior living in Gilroy is $5,359 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Diablo Grande, CA with an average of $2,919 per month.

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

Gilroy, CA
$5,359/mo

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

Gilroy, CA
$5,359/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,129/mo
Independent Living
$5,359/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,917/mo
Studio
$7,258/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,928/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,115/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,770/mo

Senior living costs in Gilroy 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: Gilroy, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGilroy, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,359/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,988/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,129/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Gilroy, CA:$5,359/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Gilroy, CA:$4,988/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Gilroy, CA:$6,129/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Gilroy, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gilroy 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gilroy, CA$3,969/mo$4,192/mo-5.3%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Gilroy, CA
2024 average cost:$3,969/mo
2023 average cost:$4,192/mo
Percent change:-5.3%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
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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

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What families are saying about independent living in Gilroy

Recent reviews for independent living in Gilroy

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 .

Heritage Estates Senior Apts. in Livermore, CA

5.0
It's been great for my mom. I was very impressed. The apartment is very nice. I can't tell u how friendly and helpful everyone has been. My mom is doing very well. She is participating in the activities. Eric has been very helpful with my mom. He's been very good. The only downside is the ...
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Ivy Park at Monterey

4.9
Our 98 year old mother moved into Ivy Park this past spring. She really enjoyed the lovely environment; her apartment, the facility and its’ grounds. The staff members were all warm, kind, caring, patient and respectful. Our mother’s condition did fail after a few months due to her underlying ...
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Gilroy independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilroy independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilroy, 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 Gilroy 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 Gilroy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilroy, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilroy 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 Gilroy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilroy, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilroy 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 Gilroy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilroy, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
31.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Merrill Gardens at Gilroy, Westmont of Morgan Hill and Valley Spring Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gilroy, California. See full list of communities.
There are 228 independent living facilities near Gilroy, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gilroy, California are Westmont of Morgan Hill, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Sunrise of Sunnyvale. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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