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Best Assisted Living in Mountain View, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 16 assisted living communities in Mountain View, 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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Avg Walk Score: 75/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Mountain View, 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: 119The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Mountain View, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Bridgepoint at Los Altos
AL
IL
Los Altos (North Los Altos)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 104
Rank #342 / 1644
Yes
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 57
Rank #450 / 2087
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1400
13
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #266 / 1497
89.3% Krc Los Altos LP & Kisco Senior Living, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living San Jose
AL
MC
RC
San Jose (West Valley)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 104
Rank #342 / 1644
Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 57
Rank #195 / 2087
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #568 / 1400
19
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #918 / 1386
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1159
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #217 / 1497
70.7% Belmont Village San Jose Tnnt & LP And Belmont ThreeStudio / 1 Bed
Villa Fontana
AL
HOS
MC
San Jose (West Valley)
104
Facility 104
CA AVG 104
Rank #683 / 1644
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #383 / 2087
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #568 / 1400
17
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #809 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #476 / 1497
84.6% Prime Eldercare Solution IncPrivate Apartments
The Watermark at San Jose
AL
IL
MC
San Jose (Willow Glen)
205
Facility 205
CA AVG 104
Rank #148 / 1644
Yes
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 57
Rank #673 / 2087
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 81
Rank #242 / 1400
3
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1397 / 1497
53.7% Us Alliance Holden Of San Jose II Tenant And WatermarkStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Westgate Villa Assisted Living
AL
HOS
MC
RC
San Jose (West Valley)
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 104
Rank #1063 / 1644
No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 57
Rank #829 / 2087
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1400
13
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1386
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1159
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #901 / 1497
96.7% Half Moon Bay Holdings, LLCPrivate Rooms / Semi - Private Rooms
Atria Sunnyvale
AL
IL
MC
Sunnyvale
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 104
Rank #288 / 1644
Yes
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 57
Rank #485 / 2087
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 81
Rank #731 / 1400
13
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1386
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #753 / 1159
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #185 / 1497
61.9% Wg Sunnyvale Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living Sunnyvale
AL
MC
RC
Sunnyvale (Ponderosa Park)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 104
Rank #342 / 1644
Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #383 / 2087
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 81
Rank #1079 / 1400
18
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1386
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #895 / 1159
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #293 / 1497
73.3% Belmont Village Sunnyvale Tnnt & LP And Belmont ThreeStudio / 1 Bed
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at West San Jose
AL
IL
MC
San Jose (West Valley)
149
Facility 149
CA AVG 104
Rank #380 / 1644
Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 57
Rank #562 / 2087
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #568 / 1400
8
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #918 / 1386
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1159
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1306 / 1497
47.7% Shp Vi Ms San Jose LLC And Morningstar Senior Mgmt LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Cupertino
AL
MC
Sunnyvale
134
Facility 134
CA AVG 104
Rank #470 / 1644
Yes
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 57
Rank #739 / 2087
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 81
Rank #881 / 1400
11
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1386
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #895 / 1159
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1306 / 1497
70.1% Sunrise Of Cupertino Opco & Sunrise Senior LivingStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Sunnyvale
AL
IL
MC
Sunnyvale (South Knickerbocker Drive)
103
Facility 103
CA AVG 104
Rank #688 / 1644
Yes
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 57
Rank #416 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1400
8
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #526 / 1386
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1159
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #217 / 1497
78.6% Sunrise Senior Lvg Mgt And Al III Invest LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas
AL
IL
MC
San Jose (West Valley)
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 104
Rank #896 / 1644
Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 57
Rank #1086 / 2087
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 81
Rank #1079 / 1400
11
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1055 / 1386
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #984 / 1159
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1219 / 1497
47.6% West Valley Mc, LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / Shared Studio
Ivy Park at Palo Alto
AL
MC
Palo Alto (Evergreen Park)
97
Facility 97
CA AVG 104
Rank #791 / 1644
Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 57
Rank #171 / 2087
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 81
Rank #308 / 1400
4
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1386
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1159
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1397 / 1497
80.4% Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont of San Jose
AL
MC
San Jose (Willow Glen)
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 104
Rank #835 / 1644
Yes
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 57
Rank #1321 / 2087
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 81
Rank #1288 / 1400
18
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #1261 / 1386
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 3
Rank #1121 / 1159
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1111 / 1497
73.9% Oakmont Sr. Lvng Of San Jose Opco, LLC And Oakmont MgmStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Redwood City
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Redwood City (Redwood Oaks)
130
Facility 130
CA AVG 104
Rank #485 / 1644
Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 57
Rank #171 / 2087
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 81
Rank #825 / 1400
16
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #1043 / 1386
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1159
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 13
Rank #55 / 1497
47.7% Blc-Woodside Terrace LPStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont of Redwood City
AL
MC
Redwood City (South Fair Oaks)
127
Facility 127
CA AVG 104
Rank #514 / 1644
Yes
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 57
Rank #337 / 2087
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 81
Rank #946 / 1400
16
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #949 / 1386
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #895 / 1159
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1111 / 1497
61.4% Sunrise Of Redwood Opco LLC And Oakmont Mgmt. Grp LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Overview of Bridgepoint at Los Altos

Embark on an extraordinary journey at Bridgepoint at Los Altos, an unparalleled destination offering a harmonious blend of independent living, assisted senior living, and the epitome of luxury in assisted living homes. Just minutes away from downtown Los Altos and the prestigious Stanford University, the location couldn’t be more perfect.

Discover an array of meticulously designed floorplans where every detail has been thoughtfully considered to provide the utmost comfort and convenience. Choose from a variety of options, each offering private patios or balconies that invite you to bask in the beauty of the surroundings. The kitchens are a culinary dream, and the spacious walk-in closets ensure that every cherished belonging finds its place. Step into a world of serenity as you wander through the future beautiful courtyards, meandering gardens, and hear the tranquil sounds of a flowing fountain. Unwind in the cozy fireside lounge, nourish your mind in the wellness center, and indulge in literary adventures in the library’s tech area.

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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.

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Overview of Villa Fontana

Situated at the quiet Prospect Road, San Jose, CA, Villa Fontana is an extraordinary senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and hospice care. The community provides private apartments with private baths, inclusive of thermostat controls and wall-to-wall carpeting. As a family-run senior living community, Villa Fontana strives to provide a warm and home-like environment for seniors, delivering 24-hour care and assistance from well-trained caregivers. 

Villa Fontana forges meaningful connections among the community and its residents, conducting earning opportunities, group outings, and other activities, Moreover, the community promotes a healthy and vibrant environment for its residents, providing them with scheduled shopping and leisure rides. Moreover, the community serves nutritious and delicious meals to satisfy the seniors’ dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a cozy library, an ice cream parlor, a spacious lounge, a variety of hobby areas, and a peaceful courtyard for the seniors’ leisure and wellness.

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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 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 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 Belmont Village Senior Living Sunnyvale

Find a perfect balance of innovative care and vibrant living experience at Belmont Village Senior Living Sunnyvale, an inviting senior living community in Sunnyvale, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. Experience the warmth and comfort of thoughtfully designed studios and one-bedroom apartments with 24/7 supervision by a licensed nurse and compassionate team members. Various services, such as assistance with daily living, comprehensive therapies, and housekeeping services, helps residents enjoy an independent yet well-supported lifestyle.

Residents stay active, engaged, and connected with diverse social and recreational activities and programs tailored to their individual needs and interests. An excellent culinary team crafts healthy and delicious menus based on seniors’ unique tastes and nutritional needs. Amenities include a refreshing bistro, fitness center, salon services, pet-friendly spaces, and wifi access throughout the community for entertainment and long distance communication with friends and families.

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Overview of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at West San Jose

A proud MorningStar Senior Living Group member, MorningStar at West San Jose provides exceptional assisted living and memory care services tailored to each individual’s needs. The community prides itself on providing the best services; striving to be the top-ranked assisted living community near Cupertino. An elegant community that is built on its contemporary design and styling, allowing for a more luxurious environment while providing resort-like service. Residents of MorningStar of San Jose can rest assured that they can feel like they’re a home away from home.

The community boasts elegant designs and upscale amenities such as its dining room, brightly-lit lounge areas, spacious apartments, courtyard, and arts and crafts studio. MorningStar promotes a stress-free lifestyle for their residents, providing essential services– housekeeping, social and recreational events, and transportation events. Management encourages residents to participate in activities and maximize the amenities to socialize and promote a warm and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Sunrise of Cupertino

Administered by Tina Bagheri Tayebeh, Sunrise of Cupertino is an assisted living and memory care community in Sunnyvale, California, about a mile and a quarter from the city center. The community is operated by Sunrise of Cupertino Opco and Sunrise Senior Living.

The 134-bed community offers a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments. It has been operating for 2 years. It currently has an occupancy rate of 70%, with 94 of its 134 beds occupied. Residents must be 55 or older to move in.

Day-to-day life includes weekly housekeeping and laundry service. There are also outings, activities, and specialized memory care programming for residents who need it. Meals are provided daily. Families with pets will find the community pet-friendly. Transportation services are available for residents with appointments and outings around town. On-site fitness and recreation options round out daily life for residents who want to stay active.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 70. The rating classifies it as very walkable, meaning many everyday errands can be handled on foot.

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Overview of Kimberly‘s Kare Kottages

Operated by Hall, Debra & Patrick, Kimberly’s Kare Kottages is a small residential community offering assisted living and memory care in the West Valley neighborhood of San Jose. With Kendall Hall serving as administrator and just six beds, the home supplies an intimate setting for older adults requiring personalized support.

Operating for 19 years, the facility currently serves three residents. It’s nestled on Maria Way in a moderately walkable neighborhood where nearby amenities and transit corridors are accessible. The setting captivates families seeking a smaller, home-like environment instead of a larger institutional facility. Memory care is offered, so the home suits occupants with cognitive decline

State inspections have flagged zones where housekeeping, maintenance, and documentation demand attention. The facility upholds clean and safe conditions overall, though inspectors have flagged deficiencies involving door locks, wall integrity, staff records, and medication documentation.

Families must ask about how the home addresses maintenance and record-keeping practices. The intimate size and personalized approach may particularly appeal to families who love direct relationships with leadership and care staff.

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Mountain View, 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 16 assisted living facilities in Mountain View, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Mountain View, 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 Mountain View, 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 Mountain View, 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.