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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Los Gatos, CA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Los Gatos area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Los Gatos. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 67 independent living facilities in Los Gatos, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Morgan Hill - Western, Seabright and Alviso.
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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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I know my mother-in-law seems to be eating better at Golden Heritage Living. The staff are real good about getting her to eat. She still doesn't eat as much as she should, but it's an improvement. They have...
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.
Golden Heritage Living is an assisted living situated in San Jose, California, meaning that our residents benefit from a Mediterranean-like climate with warm summers and mild winters. Our closeness to the city's center ensures convenient access to its amenities, while our multi-floor setting...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of independent living in Los Gatos, CA
The average cost of senior living in Los Gatos is $5,516 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, CA with an average of $5,024 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Los Gatos, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Los Gatos, CA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Los Gatos, CA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Los Gatos
Recent reviews for independent living in Los Gatos
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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Sunrise of Sunnyvale
5.0
I took a tour with [name removed] , what a sweetheart. She was professional, knowledgeable and represented the company well. I am looking a ways out, but defiantly my first choice. I was very impressed. They also have a great Asian infused menu.
Los Gatos independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Los Gatos independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Los Gatos, 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 Los Gatos 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 Los Gatos partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Los Gatos 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 Los Gatos communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Los Gatos 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 Los Gatos offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
38.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
18.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, Sunrise of Sunnyvale and Belmont Village San Jose are the top-rated independent living facilities near Los Gatos, California. See full list of communities.
There are 67 independent living facilities near Los Gatos, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Los Gatos, California are Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, Sunrise of Sunnyvale and Atria Willow Glen. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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