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10 Best Independent Living Communities in San Jose, CA

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If you’re looking for independent living in the San Jose 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 San Jose. 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 71 independent living facilities in San Jose, 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 North 101.
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zipAveragecost: $5,519

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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: 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: 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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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 San Jose, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Jose is $5,519 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, CA with an average of $5,018 per month.

Independent living costs in San Jose, CA, vs. nearby cities

San Jose, CA
$5,519/mo
$5,555/mo
$5,490/mo

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

San Jose, CA
$5,519/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in San Jose, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,403/mo
Independent Living
$5,519/mo

Independent living costs in San Jose, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,536/mo
Studio
$9,011/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,120/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,787/mo

Senior living costs in San Jose 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: San Jose, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Jose, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,519/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,053/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,403/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
San Jose, CA:$5,519/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
San Jose, CA:$5,053/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
San Jose, CA:$6,403/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in San Jose, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in San Jose 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
San Jose, CA$3,899/mo$4,054/mo-3.8%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
San Jose, CA
2024 average cost:$3,899/mo
2023 average cost:$4,054/mo
Percent change:-3.8%
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 San Jose

Recent reviews for independent living in San Jose

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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San Jose independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Jose independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Jose, 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 San Jose 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 San Jose partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Jose, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in San Jose 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 San Jose communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Jose, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Jose 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 San Jose offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Jose, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
19%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.2%
47%
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Related senior services in San Jose, California

In San Jose, California, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

San Jose, California, is car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in San Jose include bus routes and train routes. Seniors may receive fare discounts. San Jose has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is somewhat walkable.

San Jose offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San Jose and the Regional Medical Center of San Jose.

San Jose offers a variety of entertainment options. The city’s rolling hills and year-round sunshine make it the perfect place for outdoor activities. Seniors can enjoy strolling the city’s gardens, golfing at the local courses, or visiting the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo. San Jose also offers several historic sites and museums to explore — tour the infamous Winchester Mystery House to view peculiar architecture, view famous paintings at San Jose Museum of Art, or visit the beautiful Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph. Seniors can even visit the Cypress Senior Center to find new events.

Frequently Asked Questions

Belmont Village San Jose, Ivy Park at San Jose and Brookdale San Jose are the top-rated independent living facilities near San Jose, California. See full list of communities.
There are 71 independent living facilities near San Jose, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in San Jose, 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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