Best Assisted Living in Los Gatos, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 19 assisted living communities in Los Gatos, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Belmont Village Senior Living San Jose
AL
MC
RC
San Jose (West Valley)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #292 / 1,350
Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 56
Rank #129 / 1,411
A+24
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #859 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #194 / 1,299
70.7%
Facility 70.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #704 / 1,202
Belmont Village San Jose Tnnt & LP And Belmont ThreeStudio / 1 Bed
Westgate Villa Assisted Living
AL
HOS
MC
RC
San Jose (West Valley)
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 103
Rank #847 / 1,350
No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 56
Rank #537 / 1,411
A+14
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #156 / 1,202
Half Moon Bay Holdings, LLCPrivate Rooms / Semi - Private Rooms
The Grove at Los Gatos
AL
MC
Los Gatos
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #292 / 1,350
Yes
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 56
Rank #789 / 1,411
A+3
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,299
-Blossom Hill Los Gatos Inc And Oakmont Mgt Grp LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Carlton Senior Living San Jose
AL
IL
MC
San Jose
183
Facility 183
CA AVG 103
Rank #174 / 1,350
Yes
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,077 / 1,411
A-21
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #791 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #194 / 1,299
74.9%
Facility 74.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #615 / 1,202
Carlton Senior Living, LLCAlcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Merrill Gardens at Campbell
AL
IL
MC
Campbell
166
Facility 166
CA AVG 103
Rank #228 / 1,350
Yes
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 56
Rank #90 / 1,411
B+10
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,299
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #250 / 1,202
Shi-III Campbell And Merrill Gardens Shi-III Mg GpStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living Los Gatos
AL
MC
San Jose
175
Facility 175
CA AVG 103
Rank #196 / 1,350
Yes
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 56
Rank #550 / 1,411
B+18
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #556 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
78.9%
Facility 78.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #513 / 1,202
Belmont Union Avenue Tenant LLC And Belmont Three LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Watermark at Almaden
AL
MC
San Jose (Erikson)
240
Facility 240
CA AVG 103
Rank #86 / 1,350
Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 56
Rank #242 / 1,411
B+38
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,014 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #486 / 1,202
Us Alliance Holden Of San Jose Tentant And WatermarkStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Watermark at San Jose
AL
IL
MC
San Jose (Willow Glen)
205
Facility 205
CA AVG 103
Rank #128 / 1,350
Yes
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 56
Rank #445 / 1,411
A-15
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,299
53.7%
Facility 53.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,035 / 1,202
Us Alliance Holden Of San Jose II Tenant And WatermarkStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Sunnyvale
AL
IL
MC
Sunnyvale
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 103
Rank #244 / 1,350
Yes
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 56
Rank #327 / 1,411
B-14
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #171 / 1,299
61.9%
Facility 61.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #934 / 1,202
Wg Sunnyvale Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Villa Fontana
AL
HOS
MC
San Jose (West Valley)
104
Facility 104
CA AVG 103
Rank #589 / 1,350
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 56
Rank #263 / 1,411
B+19
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #756 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #419 / 1,299
84.6%
Facility 84.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #308 / 1,202
Prime Eldercare Solution IncPrivate Apartments

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 19 analyzed for Los Gatos. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living San Jose

Home to decades of experience in providing exceptional senior care, Belmont Village Senior Living San Jose is a classic senior living community in San Jose, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. Choose from studios and 1-bedroom residence plans and enjoy access to various services and elegantly designed amenities. Resident’s are guaranteed round the clock support and assistance with a licensed nurse and well-trained team members available on-site 24/7.

At Belmont Village Senior Living San Jose, there’s no scarcity of fun things to do with their wide array of social and recreational activities and events. Residents receive the right level of care with professionally managed fitness center featuring on-site therapy services and an array of
enriching programs. Chef-prepared meals, salon services for men and women, and refreshments at the bistro are some of the amenities within the community that provides opportunities for social interaction and relaxation.

Contact Belmont Village Senior Living San Jose

Overview of Merrill Gardens at Campbell

Burrowed in Campbell, CA, Merrill Gardens at Campbell is an inviting senior living community that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The stunning Spanish-style community is near various stores, entertainment options, and top-notch medical facilities. Seniors will enjoy onsite retail options like a spa, wine shop, and restaurant. The community features spacious apartments with full-size kitchens, washers and dryers, luxurious grounds, and well-appointed common areas.

The community offers a vibrant and supportive environment for seniors. Here, residents relish in an array of amenities, including a library, salon, fitness area, movie theater, and bistro. Additionally, guests can take advantage of complimentary valet parking available seven days a week. Programs and services like 24-hour assistance, scheduled transportation, concierge services, wellness programs, and weekly housekeeping ensure residents have everything they need for a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle.

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Overview of Villa Fontana

Villa Fontana offers assisted living, hospice care, and memory care in San Jose, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while a resident lives in a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, while hospice care focuses on comfort for a resident nearing the end of life.

Villa Fontana has 104 beds. The combination of care options may suit a resident whose needs change over time, allowing care to continue within the same community. Care can continue under one roof.

In the West Valley neighborhood, Villa Fontana has a Walk Score of 81. Most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops or services independently. Ma. Felicitas V. Duewel serves as the administrator, and Prime Eldercare Solution operates Villa Fontana.

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Overview of Westgate Villa Assisted Living

Nestled in the peaceful Mayme Avenue, San Jose, CA, Westgate Villa Assisted Living is a blissful senior living community that provides assisted living. With spacious floor plans including a variety of private and semi-private rooms, the community ensures welcoming residences. Live a comfortable and stress-free retirement life within the community grounds.

Westgate Villa Assisted Living promotes a healthy and engaging lifestyle for its residents, providing them with fun enrichment activities and programs. The community also provides hover lifts for individuals who are in need of it and takes care of the bedridden. Serving three meals a day, the community prepares restaurant-style healthy and hearty meals for the residents’ satisfaction. Westgate Villa Assisted Living conducts musical performances, singing exercises, stretching exercises, games, trivia, and fitness activities. 

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Overview of Carlton Senior Living San Jose

Carlton Senior Living San Jose is an extraordinary community nestled next to the serene Martial Cottle Park, offering a harmonious blend of memory care and residential assisted living. Enjoy the convenience of transportation services, housekeeping assistance, and apartment maintenance, while utilities are taken care of, allowing you to fully embrace the joys of retirement.
Discover thoughtfully designed floor plans, from cozy studios to spacious one-bedroom and two-bedroom senior living bedrooms.

With an emphasis on family values, this community ensures unparalleled safety and security while fostering a vibrant and engaging social life. Step into its enchanting courtyard, a serene oasis where you can relax and reconnect with nature. Indulge in delicious meals, lovingly prepared to nourish your body and delight your taste buds. Every aspect of life at Carlton Senior Living San Jose has been meticulously crafted to provide an exceptional experience that exceeds expectations.

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Overview of The Watermark at San Jose

Located in the scenic Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA, the Watermark at Almaden is an idyllic senior living community offering a wide array of living options. These include independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. Featuring spacious and elegant floor plans including private and shared studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community provides a cozy residence for seniors. A comfortable and safe residence for seniors to experience an accepting and worry-free environment.

The Watermark at Almaden prepares three carefully chef-curated meals every day to satisfy its’ residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Moreover, the community ensures the residents enjoy an active lifestyle and learning through their acclaimed Watermark University. Amenities include an outdoor pool and hot tub, a movie theater, a fitness center, a spacious art studio, and beautiful outdoor spaces. Valuing the importance of pets, the community provides a pet-friendly environment.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Los Gatos

Beautifully situated in San Jose, CA, Belmont Village Senior Living Los Gatos is an award-winning senior living community that offers assisted living and innovative memory care. The community features thoughtfully designed residences with convenient access to hotel-style amenities and services. Licensed nurses on site 24/7, electronic medication management system, medication distribution and wellness center, and on-site therapies, helps residents achieve optimal health and wellness.

Known for their Whole Brain Fitness approach to programming, the community promotes successful aging with physical and mental exercises, proper nutrition, lifelong learning, providing a sense of purpose and a strong social connection while also reducing stress. Amenities like chef-prepared meals, generous common spaces, dedicated on-site dog park, fully equipped fitness center, and personal wine storage, further enhances residents’ living experience.

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Overview of The Watermark at Almaden

The Watermark at Almaden is a senior living community at 4610 Almaden Expressway in San Jose, California. Operated by US Alliance Holden of San Jose Tenant and Watermark Retirement Communities under administrator Brenda Ritter, the four-story facility offers senior living, assisted living, and memory care services.

The property is pet-friendly and features a walk score of 82, offering convenient foot access to neighborhood retail and shopping center destinations. Good Samaritan Hospital is located nearby for clinical and medical care needs.

The community currently runs at roughly 80 percent occupancy with 240 beds. Accommodations include studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. On-site amenities include restaurant-style dining, a theater, a salon and spa, a golf simulator, a library, and outdoor courtyards. Services include scheduled local transportation, weekly housekeeping, and organized recreational and physical fitness classes.

Prospective residents can contact the Almaden Expressway business office directly to learn about apartment pricing, schedule an in-person tour, or check floor plan availability.

Contact The Watermark at Almaden

Overview of Atria Sunnyvale

Atria Sunnyvale offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere that helps encourage a sense of community for the welfare of its residents in Santa Clara Valley. Their commitment to ensuring that an individual can feel independent while engaged is one of their utmost priorities for a balanced lifestyle. They emphasize independent living, assisted living, and memory care, ensuring that their residents are healthy and active. Atria Sunnyvale has provided a diverse and inclusive environment, offering a strong sense of community.

The vibrant lifestyle of all-inclusive amenities includes daily delicious and nutritious meals, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, daily fitness activities with their finest gym equipment, private apartments with an emergency call system, 24-hour resident nurse presence, and a cafe available.

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Overview of The Grove at Los Gatos

The Grove at Los Gatos is a trusted assisted living community in Los Gatos, CA, that offers personal care and memory care. With older adults’ comfort and safety in mind, the community promotes a home-like setting with its thoughtfully designed floor plans. Chef-prepared dining, daily activities, and scheduled transportation are also offered to enhance residents’ living experiences. The community strives to provide older adults with a better quality of life in their later years through personalized care plans.

Bingo, happy hours, and trips to local amenities are just some of the recreational activities offered to ensure residents can explore new interests and meet new friends. An on-site medical exam room, a salon, and an emergency call system are also available for residents’ convenience and safety. With its serene setting near Vacona Lake County Park in Los Gatos, the community fosters a relaxing atmosphere where residents have a laid-back retirement. As one of California’s esteemed senior living communities, this community is a great option for a worry-free retirement.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Los Gatos at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 69/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Los Gatos, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 134The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Los Gatos, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Los Gatos, CA

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 19 assisted living facilities in Los Gatos, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Los Gatos, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Los Gatos, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Los Gatos, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.