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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
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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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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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My experience with Rose Garden City has been good. The facility is clean, the staff is friendly, and they provide good care. Overall I'm satisfied with the services they offer.
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.
If you are searching for an assisted living facility in sunny San Jose, Calif., look no further than Rose Garden Court. This is a medium-care facility that accepts patients that are over 55 years old. The community setting provided at this assisted living facility provides senior citizens with...
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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
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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.
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...
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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.
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: 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: 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.
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: 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
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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.
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, 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.
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: 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...
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Old Gilroy, CA

The average cost of senior living in Old Gilroy is $5,419 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Diablo Grande, CA with an average of $2,919 per month.

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

Old Gilroy, CA
$5,419/mo
$5,359/mo

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

Old Gilroy, CA
$5,419/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,168/mo
Independent Living
$5,419/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,880/mo
Studio
$7,307/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,954/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,129/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,770/mo

Senior living costs in Old 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: Old Gilroy, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOld Gilroy, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,419/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,018/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,168/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Old Gilroy, CA:$5,419/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Old Gilroy, CA:$5,018/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Old Gilroy, CA:$6,168/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Old Gilroy, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Old 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Old Gilroy, CA$3,963/mo$4,179/mo-5.2%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Old Gilroy, CA
2024 average cost:$3,963/mo
2023 average cost:$4,179/mo
Percent change:-5.2%
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

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What families are saying about independent living in Old Gilroy

Recent reviews for independent living in Old 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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Old Gilroy independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Old Gilroy independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Old 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 Old 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 Old Gilroy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Old Gilroy, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Old 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 Old Gilroy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Old Gilroy, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Old 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 Old Gilroy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Old Gilroy, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
32.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.4%
47%
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Merrill Gardens at Gilroy, Westmont of Morgan Hill and Valley Spring Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Old Gilroy, California. See full list of communities.
There are 216 independent living facilities near Old Gilroy, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Old 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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