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10 Best Nursing Homes in San Martin, CA

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Nursing Homes Facilities near San Martin, CA

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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
In a beautiful downtown Palo Alto neighborhood, there’s a not-for-profit retirement community filled with independent thinkers leading amazing lives. They’re learning and growing. Going and doing. Exploring the new and savoring the familiar. Lifting their voices and taking action to make the...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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: 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.
At Aegis Gardens in Fremont, California, our focus on Chinese culture is reflected in everything we do. Our retirement community is designed to be warm and inviting with thoughtfully-designed architecture and interiors, exceptional menus, enticing activities, and caring Chinese-speaking staff....
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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, 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.
Nestled in the hills of Union City overlooking the San Francisco Bay, the Pavilion at the Masonic Homes is a brand-new residence for seniors dealing with memory loss or requiring assistance with day-to-day activities. Surrounded by lush greenery and bay views, and with expert caregivers available...
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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.
At Heritage Estates Retirement Community in East Livermore we have several senior living options, all on one campus. So whether you are seeking an elegant independent living apartment with amenities, programs and social opportunities, or you desire the support of assisted living services, the...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
Photo of Hopkins Manor
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: 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.
Photo of Lakeview Lodge
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
Bonnie Brae Terrace focuses on affordable living for seniors and is nestled on a quiet street in Belmont, CA surrounded by beautiful views. Our complex offers studio apartments as well as a limited number of studio alcove and one bedroom apartments. Sixteen apartments are available for people...

Cost of nursing homes in San Martin, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Martin is $6,416 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Diablo Grande, CA with an average of $3,782 per month.

Nursing homes costs in San Martin, CA, vs. nearby cities

San Martin, CA
$6,416/mo
$6,088/mo

Nursing homes costs in San Martin, CA, vs. state and national averages

San Martin, CA
$6,416/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in San Martin, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,423/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,416/mo

Nursing homes costs in San Martin, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,157/mo
Studio
$7,321/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,092/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,231/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,770/mo

Senior living costs in San Martin vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: San Martin, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Martin, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,416/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,473/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,423/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,669/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
San Martin, CA:$6,416/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
San Martin, CA:$5,473/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
San Martin, CA:$6,423/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
San Martin, CA:$5,669/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in San Martin, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in San Martin 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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Nursing homes cost trends in San Martin, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in San Martin 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 Martin, CA$7,184/mo$6,946/mo+3.4%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
San Martin, CA
2024 average cost:$7,184/mo
2023 average cost:$6,946/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
California
2024 average cost:$5,900/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 nursing homes in San Martin

Recent reviews for nursing homes in San Martin

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 .

Oak Creek in Castro Valley, CA

4.5
They really care about their residents. Many employees have worked there for decades. They are very caring and attend to specific needs of their residents. You do need to stay on top of them about certain hygiene issues. They do not raise rates based on care levels and include so many items in ...
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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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San Martin nursing homes services and amenities

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

Availability of select care services in San Martin nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in San Martin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
San Martin, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.6%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.8%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in San Martin nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of San Martin Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
San Martin, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.7%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Martin nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of San Martin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Martin, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.8%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.5%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in San Martin nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of San Martin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Martin, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
35.1%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.6%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Martin nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in San Martin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Martin, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
49.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.2%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.1%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
49.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
28%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.8%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Merrill Gardens at Gilroy, Carefield Pleasanton Memory Care and Westmont of Morgan Hill are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near San Martin, California. See full list of communities.
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