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Best Assisted Living in San Jose, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 26 assisted living communities in San Jose, 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 Monthly Cost: $9,280The average monthly cost across facilities in San Jose, CA. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 62/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in San Jose, 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: 121The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in San Jose, 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.

The Grove at Los Gatos
AL
NH
MC
Los Gatos
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #343 / 1657
Yes
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 57
Rank #1215 / 2092
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 81
Rank #1 / 1401
1
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1391 / 1487
82.5%
Facility 82.5%
CA AVG 74.7%
Rank #526 / 1347
Blossom Hill Los Gatos Inc And Oakmont Mgt Grp LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Carlton Senior Living San Jose
AL
IL
MC
San Jose (Gunderson And Vista Park)
183
Facility 183
CA AVG 103
Rank #205 / 1657
Yes
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 57
Rank #1648 / 2092
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #630 / 1401
19
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #412 / 1160
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #205 / 1487
74.9%
Facility 74.9%
CA AVG 74.7%
Rank #716 / 1347
Carlton Senior Living, LLCAlcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bridgepoint at Los Altos
AL
IL
Los Altos (North Los Altos)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #343 / 1657
No
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 57
Rank #451 / 2092
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1401
13
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #441 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1160
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #262 / 1487
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
CA AVG 74.7%
Rank #288 / 1347
Krc Los Altos LP & Kisco Senior Living, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Villa Fontana
AL
HOS
MC
San Jose (West Valley)
104
Facility 104
CA AVG 103
Rank #684 / 1657
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #384 / 2092
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #568 / 1401
17
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #809 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #475 / 1487
84.6%
Facility 84.6%
CA AVG 74.7%
Rank #382 / 1347
Prime Eldercare Solution IncPrivate Apartments
Westgate Villa Assisted Living
AL
HOS
MC
RC
San Jose (West Valley)
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 103
Rank #1071 / 1657
No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 57
Rank #830 / 2092
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1401
13
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #650 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #412 / 1160
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #988 / 1487
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
CA AVG 74.7%
Rank #169 / 1347
Half Moon Bay Holdings, LLCPrivate Rooms / Semi - Private Rooms
Bellerose Senior Living
AL
MC
RESC
RC
San Jose (Bascom - Forest)
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 103
Rank #1279 / 1657
No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 57
Rank #417 / 2092
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1401
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1160
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #738 / 1487
80.8%
Facility 80.8%
CA AVG 74.7%
Rank #564 / 1347
Triada Care Communites LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Belmont Village Senior Living San Jose
AL
MC
RC
San Jose (West Valley)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #343 / 1657
Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 57
Rank #195 / 2092
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #568 / 1401
19
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #918 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #412 / 1160
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #235 / 1487
70.7%
Facility 70.7%
CA AVG 74.7%
Rank #809 / 1347
Belmont Village San Jose Tnnt & LP And Belmont ThreeStudio / 1 Bed
Atria Willow Glen
AL
IL
MC
RC
San Jose (Dry Creek)
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 103
Rank #1063 / 1657
Yes
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 57
Rank #1663 / 2092
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #568 / 1401
20
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #809 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1160
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #183 / 1487
69.8%
Facility 69.8%
CA AVG 74.7%
Rank #841 / 1347
Wg Willow Glen Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Watermark at San Jose
AL
IL
MC
San Jose (Willow Glen)
205
Facility 205
CA AVG 103
Rank #147 / 1657
Yes
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 57
Rank #674 / 2092
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 81
Rank #242 / 1401
3
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #650 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1391 / 1487
53.7%
Facility 53.7%
CA AVG 74.7%
Rank #1167 / 1347
Us Alliance Holden Of San Jose II Tenant And WatermarkStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living Los Gatos
AL
MC
San Jose (Union)
175
Facility 175
CA AVG 103
Rank #234 / 1657
Yes
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 57
Rank #855 / 2092
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 81
Rank #688 / 1401
13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #588 / 1388
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #753 / 1160
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1100 / 1487
78.9%
Facility 78.9%
CA AVG 74.7%
Rank #604 / 1347
Belmont Union Avenue Tenant LLC And Belmont Three LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at San Jose
AL
MC
San Jose (Evergreen)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #419 / 1657
Yes
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 57
Rank #1693 / 2092
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 81
Rank #853 / 1401
13
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #715 / 1388
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #829 / 1160
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1100 / 1487
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
CA AVG 74.7%
Rank #535 / 1347
Well Ivy 6 Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Evergreen Valley
AL
IL
MC
RC
San Jose (Evergreen)
134
Facility 134
CA AVG 103
Rank #471 / 1657
Yes
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 57
Rank #1735 / 2092
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 81
Rank #1022 / 1401
19
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1157 / 1388
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #753 / 1160
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #886 / 1487
59.7%
Facility 59.7%
CA AVG 74.7%
Rank #1095 / 1347
Gp Of Aoc San Felipe Opco And Atria Aoc Ca Opco Gp PtrStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at West San Jose
AL
IL
MC
San Jose (West Valley)
149
Facility 149
CA AVG 103
Rank #381 / 1657
Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 57
Rank #563 / 2092
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #568 / 1401
8
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #918 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #412 / 1160
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1300 / 1487
47.7%
Facility 47.7%
CA AVG 74.7%
Rank #1251 / 1347
Shp Vi Ms San Jose LLC And Morningstar Senior Mgmt LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Watermark at Almaden
AL
MC
San Jose (Erikson)
240
Facility 240
CA AVG 103
Rank #100 / 1657
Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 57
Rank #357 / 2092
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 81
Rank #1119 / 1401
25
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1083 / 1388
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #829 / 1160
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #988 / 1487
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
CA AVG 74.7%
Rank #571 / 1347
Us Alliance Holden Of San Jose Tentant And WatermarkStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Loma Clara Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Morgan Hill (Butterfield Boulevard)
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 103
Rank #862 / 1657
Yes
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 57
Rank #1370 / 2092
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 81
Rank #1098 / 1401
19
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1056 / 1388
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #951 / 1160
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #805 / 1487
79.8%
Facility 79.8%
CA AVG 74.7%
Rank #585 / 1347
Steadfast Collin Morgan Hill LLC And Integral Sr. Lg MgStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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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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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 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 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 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 Bellerose Senior Living

Bellerose Senior Living is an astounding continuing care retirement community surrounded by delightful local amenities in San Jose, CA, offering assisted living, memory care, hospice, and respite care. Residents receive the utmost care and attention for their unique needs with a kind and highly qualified team available 24/7. The community ensures residents’ comfort and safety with all-inclusive rates.

Fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted for residents’ happiness and wellness. Residents delight with delicious and well-balanced meals served daily to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. With purposely designed and sophisticated private and semi-private rooms and state-of-the-art amenities, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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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 Atria Willow Glen

Nestled in the heart of San Jose, California, Atria Willow Glen stands as the pinnacle of excellence. Offering a wide range of living options, including memory care apartments, assisted living apartments, and independent living floor plans, Atria Willow Glen caters to the unique needs and preferences of each resident.
Take a dip in the heated pools, enjoy a trip to the on-site barbershop, or unwind in the center media room.

Life at Atria Willow Glen is nothing short of amazing. With a calendar full of engaging activities, residents have endless opportunities to socialize, learn, and explore their passions. Delight in the culinary experience, as fresh seasonal ingredients are thoughtfully prepared to create delightful meals each day. The comprehensive emergency response plans ensure that the facility is meticulously maintained and provides a safe environment for all residents.

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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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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 San Jose, CA

What is the average cost of assisted living in San Jose, CA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in San Jose, CA is approximately $7,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in San Jose, CA?

Assisted living in San Jose, CA typically ranges from $6,000–$9,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in San Jose, CA?

Assisted living facilities in San Jose, CA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

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.