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Best Assisted Living in Santa Clara, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 assisted living communities in Santa Clara, CA using California Department 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: 58/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Santa Clara, 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: 138The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Santa Clara, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

Westmont of Morgan Hill
AL
IL
MC
Morgan Hill
112
Facility 112
CA AVG 103
Rank #631 / 1657
Yes
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 57
Rank #1605 / 2092
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 81
Rank #1022 / 1401
19
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #1024 / 1397
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #895 / 1164
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #492 / 1487
73.2%
Facility 73.2%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #771 / 1368
Morgan Hill Senior Lvg LP; Westmont Living IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Pacific Gardens
AL
MC
Santa Clara
104
Facility 104
CA AVG 103
Rank #684 / 1657
No
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 57
Rank #951 / 2092
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 81
Rank #242 / 1401
10
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #592 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #336 / 1487
68.3%
Facility 68.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #886 / 1368
Community Home Partners LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Ellore Senior Living
AL
MC
Santa Clara (Tasman East)
303
Facility 303
CA AVG 103
Rank #54 / 1657
No
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 57
Rank #1370 / 2092
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1401
2
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #441 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1391 / 1487
-Tasman Asl Opco Tenant LLC;Oakmont Mgmt. Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bonita Springs Senior Living
AL
HC
MC
PC
RC
Santa Clara
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 103
Rank #1257 / 1657
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #384 / 2092
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1401
1
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1397
-
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1391 / 1487
-Bonita Springs Senior Living LLC-
Andrea's Elderly Care Facility #2
RC
Santa Clara
63215Roque, Percival & Roque, Felina
Country Style Living
RC
Santa Clara
6212Villa Eyanna, LLC
Delia's Residential Community 1
RC
Santa Clara
63245Camelot LLC
Delia's Residential Community 2
RC
Santa Clara
6435Camelot LLC
Delia's Residential Community 3
RC
Santa Clara
6265Camelot LLC
Ekam Care Home
RC
Santa Clara
612Ekam Care Home
Foothill Care Home
RC
Santa Clara
625Foothill Care Home, INC.
Laurel Lodge
RC
Santa Clara
64512Laurel Care, INC.
Lotus Garden Care Home
RC
Santa Clara
6475Ghebresellasie, Zenebesh
Lsa - Home #1
RC
Santa Clara
63422Life Services Alternatives INC
Pruneridge Residential Care Home
RC
Santa Clara
6532322Cortes, Geoffrey & Leilani
Pruneridge Residential Care Home #3
RC
Santa Clara
62417Cortes, Leilani F. & Geoffrey L.
Sunrise Manor Residential Care Home
RC
Santa Clara
6441836Aida Miranda
Umbrella Residential Care
RC
Santa Clara
6112Simlorence LLC
Overview of Westmont of Morgan Hill

Located in the serene setting of Cochrane Road, Morgan Hill, CA, Westmont of Morgan Hill is a blissful senior living community providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community is committed to improving residents’ quality of life with top-tier care and assistance from a compassionate and well-trained team. Residents thrive and live their lives to the fullest within the community’s cozy and pet-friendly amenities.

Celebrate milestones and lead a meaningful life through a variety of enriching events and fun programs. Here, residents enjoy delightful dining with diverse options that satisfy their nutritional needs and tastes. With its ideal location near convenient local amenities and amusing attractions, residents gain easy access to their needs and desires. Westmont of Morgan Hill strives to provide a safe place where residents retain their independence while receiving the utmost support they deserve.

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Overview of Pacific Gardens

Experience the best of your golden years with Pacific Gardens, a blissful community in Santa Clara, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. A compassionate and highly trained team provides exceptional care tailored to residents’ needs 24/7 to ensure their comfort and safety. Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, the community strives to maintain residents’ independence while helping with their personal needs and cognitive conditions.

Recreational activities are conducted according to residents’ interests and capabilities, ensuring they remain active and socially engaged. Delightful and healthy meals are served daily to cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With state-of-the-art amenities and exceptional services, residents enjoy the highest quality of life in retirement.

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Overview of Ellore Senior Living

Enjoy the highest quality of life with Ellore Senior Living, an idyllic community situated near the Lower Guadalupe River Trail in Santa Clara, CA, offering independent living. Featuring sophisticated and specially designed studios, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures residents thrive in a vibrant and inviting environment. Residents enjoy plenty of luxurious services, including round-the-clock concierge, complimentary valet services, and bell services, ensuring a maintenance-free retirement.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and exciting social events is available for residents to enjoy every moment of their golden years. Residents enjoy seasonal menus of delightful and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a spa, a wellness center, a yoga studio, a movie theater, a beauty salon, a barbershop, a sky terrace art studio, a library, and a business center, creating the perfect setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Bonita Springs Senior Living

Located on Scott Boulevard in Santa Clara, California, Bonita Springs Senior Living is a nursing home just west of Highway 101 with ready access to local hospitals and transit. The facility is Bonita Springs Senior Living LLC-operated, under administrator Dulce Cera. As a newly established community with one year of operation, it brings fresh infrastructure and systems to skilled nursing care in the South Bay.

With 32 beds, the facility is small by design, which supports a more intimate care environment where staff can develop close relationships with all residents. The neighborhood around Scott Boulevard has a Walk Score of 81, meaning most errands can be done on foot. Visiting family members will find the area convenient for parking and walking to nearby shops and services. Clinically, the home is geared toward rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Services feature rehabilitation therapy, respite care for temporary stays, 24-hour staffing to assist with active medical needs, and both home health and home care services that bridge residents between hospital discharge and longer-term recovery. Palliative care is also offered, supporting residents and families when the goal shifts to comfort and life quality.

For families evaluating Bonita Springs, an on-site visit can deliver a clear sense of the small-community feel and the newer facility’s daily operations. Regular family visits are achievable since the location sits on a highly accessible and walkable street.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Santa Clara, 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 4 assisted living facilities in Santa Clara, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, 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.