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10 Best Nursing Homes in Santa Clara, CA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Santa Clara nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Santa Clara, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Santa Clara or another care type is right for you. Browse 97 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Santa Clara.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Unincorporated - East, Morgan Hill - Eastern and Morgan Hill - Western.
You may also consider nearby communities such as La Honda, Dearborn Park and Brookdale.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Santa Clara, CA

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Photo of Villa Siena Home For the Aging
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Photo of Plum Tree Care Center
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: 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.
Cedar Creek is particularly well-suited to mobile, active, social residents. However we pride ourselves on providing care to our residents throughout their journey. Our one-of a kind activity program helps our residents stay engaged in the day at any stage of their process, boasting several...
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Photo of Evonnes Residential Care Facility II
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, 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.
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.
Located in beautiful Palo Alto on the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life, Moldow Family Residences aims to be a "place where your spirit can thrive." We offer a complete care system for senior adults. Our independent living apartments cater to active adults. The maintenance-free units vary in...
Photo of The Terraces at Los Altos
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Photo of Persimmon House
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: 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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Cost of nursing homes in Santa Clara, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Clara is $6,489 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hayward, CA with an average of $6,208 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Santa Clara, CA vs. nearby cities

Santa Clara, CA
$6,489/mo
$6,434/mo
$6,405/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Santa Clara, CA vs. the state and national average

Santa Clara, CA
$6,489/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Santa Clara vs. other types of senior living

$6,523/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,489/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Santa Clara, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$7,085/mo
Studio
$9,480/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,238/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,492/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Santa Clara over time

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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 Santa Clara

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Santa Clara

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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The Watermark at Rosewood Gardens in Livermore, CA

5.0
We chose The Watermark at Rosewood Gardens because it was very close to me--less than a mile and we knew 3 others who had or do have a family member there. the front room of the apartment is spacious in comparison to some.

Santa Clara nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Clara nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Santa Clara, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.4%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.9%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.1%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.9%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.1%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.1%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Santa Clara, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.4%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.1%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Santa Clara, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.9%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
40.4%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.4%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Santa Clara, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.8%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Santa Clara, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.1%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.4%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
24.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of San Mateo, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Sunrise of Sunnyvale are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Santa Clara, California. See full list of communities.

There are 97 nursing homes facilities near Santa Clara, California. See the full list.

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