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Best Independent Living in San Jose, CA

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Dec 2025

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and California Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Avg. Monthly cost: $2,062
National average: $5,600
Monthly cost range: $542 - $4,950
National average: $3,400 – $8,200
Avg. Staff-to-Resident ratio: Unknown
National average: 1:6

Compare Independent Living around San Jose (Metro Area)

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The Watermark at Almaden
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Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

San Jose (Erikson)
240Yes 82 51845 80.4% Us Alliance Holden Of San Jose Tentant;WatermarkStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont of Silver Creek
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

San Jose (Evergreen)
148Yes 29 2852 48.6% Okmt Of Sr. Lvng Of Slvr Crk Opco LLC;Okmt Mgmt GrpStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bridgepoint at Los Altos
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Los Altos (North Los Altos)
150No 79 43224 89.3% Krc Los Altos LP & Kisco Senior Living, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2 All About Seniors
RC
San Jose
620Hall, Patrick & Debra
A Heavenly Care Home
RC
San Jose
622Fontanilla, Diana
A Home At Shaw
RC
San Jose
620Beltran, Serapia D.
A's Home Care For Elderly
RC
San Jose
6Josephine Guillermo
All About Seniors Elderly Care
RC
San Jose
621Hall, Patrick & Debra
Ambrosia Senior Care
RC
San Jose
614Ibrahim And Arellano LLC
Amor Residential Care Home
RC
San Jose
2434Amor T. Ador-Dionisio
Amy's Residential Care, INC.
RC
San Jose
67Amy's Residential Care INC
Amy's Senior Care INC
RC
San Jose
610Amy's Senior Care INC
Andrea's Elderly Care Facility 1
RC
San Jose
123Giron Roque Elderly Care Services, INC.
Angels Senior Care Home
RC
San Jose
620Angels Senior Care Home, LLC
Beck Care Home
RC
San Jose
619Angel Senior Care Home, LLC
Blossom Valley Care Home 2
RC
San Jose
68Blossom Valley Care Home INC
Blossom Valley Care Home, INC.
RC
San Jose
619Blossom Valley Care Home, INC.
Bluefield Manor
RC
San Jose
66Valin, Rosa Bella I.
Bonhomie I
RC
San Jose
633Beltran, Serapia; Romualdez, Jona & Fojas, Evelyn
Bonhomie III - Lena Drive
RC
San Jose
637Romuldez, Jona & Beltran, Serapia
Bonhomie IV - Willowmont
RC
San Jose
637Fojas, Evelyn & Beltran, Serapia
Bristolwood Home
RC
San Jose
612Actocare, INC.
Brookwood Terrace Home One
RC
San Jose
63Brookwood Terrace Homes LLC
Cambrian Senior Living
RC
San Jose
64Silver Generations LLC
Camden Senior Living
RC
San Jose
66Silver Generations, LLC
Caring Hands Residential Living
RC
San Jose
68Caring Hands Residential LLC
Caring Hands Residential Living II
RC
San Jose
66Caring Hands Residential Living II LLC
Caring Hearts Senior Care Home, INC
RC
San Jose
1218Caring Hearts Senior Care Home, INC
Casa Laurel
RC
San Jose
612Laurel Care, INC.
Cherish Senior Care Home
RC
San Jose
69L & L Senior Care LLC
Cjcp Rcfe
RC
San Jose
68Cjcp Residential Facility For The Elderly LLC
College Manor
RC
San Jose
641Oliva, Dominica
Compassionate Residential Care Home INC
RC
San Jose
67Compassionate Residential Care Home INC
Compassionate Senior Care
RC
San Jose
62Brylan LLC
Constantin's Care Home
RC
San Jose
626Lapustea, Constantin
Diya Senior Care Corporation
RC
San Jose
69Diya Senior Care Corporation
Diya Senior Care Home
RC
San Jose
69Diya Senior Care Corporation
Dj's Carehome
RC
San Jose
64Jocelyn Real
Dry Creek Guest Home
RC
San Jose
630Ignacio, Esther L. & Ven C.
Duraliza Care Home
RC
San Jose
612Duraliza Corporation
Ebadat Residential Care Home # 5
RC
San Jose
68Care Center LLC
Ebadat Residential Care Home #4
RC
San Jose
612Care Management, LLC
Ebadat Residential Care Home #6
RC
San Jose
64Care Giver Center , LLC
Evco Care
RC
San Jose
625Blanchard, Thelma
Evergreen Residential Care Home INC
RC
San Jose
69Evergreen Residential Care Home INC
Evergreen Senior Living
RC
San Jose
63Silver Generations LLC
Evonne's Residential Care Home #1
RC
San Jose
712Philomena Agbontaen
Excelsior Healthcare Center
RC
San Jose
66Excelsior Healthcare INC
Family Feels Residential Care
RC
San Jose
63Family Feels LLC
Family Feels Residential Care 2
RC
San Jose
63Family Feels LLC
Family Feels Residential Care 3
RC
San Jose
63Family Feels LLC
Family Senior Care Home I
RC
San Jose
63Family Senior Care Home I
Five Star Senior Living
RC
San Jose
63Powar INC
Foxworthy Senior Living
RC
San Jose
61Ladwig LLC
Friendship House
RC
San Jose
637Solorio, Elizabeth
Gardens Senior Care
RC
San Jose
69Arellano And Cortez LLC
Gardens Senior Living
RC
San Jose
67Gardens Senior Living LLC
Golden Hills Care Home
RC
San Jose
618Basilio, Carlo & Estrella-Basilio, Elizabeth M.
Golden Shore Care Home
RC
San Jose
622Qing Guo
Goldwood Senior Care Home
RC
San Jose
67Ladwig, LLC
Grace Garden Rcfe
RC
San Jose
610Patti Care LLC
Gretchen Residential Care Home, INC.
RC
San Jose
62Gretchen Residential Care Home, INC.
Hansell Villa
RC
San Jose
64Cherry Villa, INC.
Harmonie Home
RC
San Jose
621Romualdez, Jona D.
Heatherfield Inn
RC
San Jose
96Vista Verde Home Health LLC
Hillsdale Senior Living
RC
San Jose
65Silver Generations LLC
Jessie Court Care Home
RC
San Jose
69Mk Care Homes LLC
Joy Valley
RC
San Jose
6Joy Valley LLC
Juliet Stephen Rest Home
RC
San Jose
644Oliva, Dominica
Juliette's Gardens (Rose)
RC
San Jose
610Jvp Premier Healthcare INC
Keene Kare III
RC
San Jose
617Banago, Cristina
Kingdom Hearts Care Home
RC
San Jose
620Ablan-Mallari Health Care, INC.
Kingman Care Home LLC
RC
San Jose
612Kingman Care Home LLC
Laurel Crest Manor
RC
San Jose
612Laurel Care, INC.
Laurel Haven
RC
San Jose
1512Laurel Care, INC.
Lee's Care Home
RC
San Jose
621Lee's Care Home LLC
Lilly's Care Home
RC
San Jose
61Lilly's Care Home INC.
Lincoln & Pine, Willow Glen
RC
San Jose
636Fojas, D. Evelyn
Lorrie Residential Care Home IV
RC
San Jose
629Angelina Escobar
Los Gatos Senior Living
RC
San Jose
64Golden Generations, LLC
Lovely Care Home
RC
San Jose
622Eliza G. Daquioag
Loving Heart Care Home
RC
San Jose
62Armando N. Silva
Marcel's Memory Care
RC
San Jose
63Pendar's Residential Care CORP
Marilag's Care Home
RC
San Jose
618Pearl Of The Orient, LLC
Martinvale Rch LLC
RC
San Jose
6Martinvale Rch LLC
Mary's House #2
RC
San Jose
63Mendoza, Rosana F.
Mayflower Care Home
RC
San Jose
628Eslava, Isabel M.
Meridian Manor 2 LLC (Rcfe)
RC
San Jose
318Meridian Manor 2 LLC
Meridian Villa
RC
San Jose
63Cherry Villa, INC.
Mertz Care Home
RC
San Jose
640Mertz, Elvira Monteclaro
Mertz Care Home III
RC
San Jose
626Mertz Care Home, INC.
Mina's Elderly Care Home 4
RC
San Jose
68Mina Abbasvand
Moselle Care Home
RC
San Jose
610Zenebesh Ghebresellasie
Norwood Creek Residential Facility LLC
RC
San Jose
613Norwood Creek Residential Facility LLC
Oak Canyon Living
RC
San Jose
6Jjm Health And Wellness LLC
Oak Grove Residential Care Home
RC
San Jose
619Inocencio, Debbie R.
Olga's Care Home For The Elderly
RC
San Jose
631Atienza-Bilan, Olga
Orchid Meadows, LLC
RC
San Jose
6Orchid Meadows, LLC
Our Lady Of Grace Care Home
RC
San Jose
61Clemente, Rene Juanito
Paradise Manor
RC
San Jose
628Miguel, David R. & Lynda G.
Parkside Villa INC
RC
San Jose
157Parkside Villa INC
Pendar's Residential Care
RC
San Jose
619Marie Pendar
Perpetual Help Care Home
RC
San Jose
620Caruz, Virgilio O. & Lucena W.
Princess Care Home #4
RC
San Jose
630Judith P. Morales
Pronto Care Home
RC
San Jose
622Diana Natividad
Pruneridge Residential Care Home, Facility #2
RC
San Jose
620Cortes, Leilani F. & Geoffrey L.
Real Elderly Care
RC
San Jose
66Real, Jocelyn
Rgk Home Care
RC
San Jose
63Cruz, Ravenal D. & Lazaro, Mary Grace V.
River Park Homes II
RC
San Jose
621Garcia, Amparo Que
Rose Guest Home
RC
San Jose
67Sacun, Lilian
Safe Haven Villa Care Home
RC
San Jose
69Thelma Q. Llanes
Saint Anthony's Care Home For The Elderly
RC
San Jose
620Castillejo, Preciosa M.
Saint Michael Residential Home
RC
San Jose
613Debbie Rumohr Inocencio
Sandy's Residential Care Home
RC
San Jose
631Zipagan, Azucena
Santo Nino Residential Care Home #1
RC
San Jose
639Sison, Teodora
Serenitas Care, LLC
RC
San Jose
65Serenitas Care, LLC
Silicon Valley Senior Care Home
RC
San Jose
68Ladwig, LLC
St. Therese Elderly Care Facility
RC
San Jose
66Benitez, Michelle
Touch Of Life Residential Care Facility INC
RC
San Jose
67Touch Of Life Residential Care Facility INC
Venetian Residential Care, INC.
RC
San Jose
613Venetian Residential Care, INC.
Villa Antonio
RC
San Jose
632Joseph Anthony Oliva
Villa Verde
RC
San Jose
636Oliva, Dominica
Willow Glen Senior Living
RC
San Jose
67Ladwig, LLC
Willow Oaks Senior Living
RC
San Jose
65Golden Generations, LLC
Overview of The Watermark at Almaden

Innovating senior living in the neighborhood of San Jose, CA, The Watermark at Almaden is an excellent senior living community, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. Residents can freely choose among spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments tailored to various levels of care, allowing the care team to easily deliver the help and support they may need. An attentive and skilled care associates are available 24/7 to offer wellness support and care services tailored to individual needs and preferences.

Here, residents are offered convenient features and services, such as weekly linen services and housekeeping services to free residents from tiring chores and responsibilities. The community offers residents an array of dynamic activities and wellness programs designed to invigorate their overall well-being. A delightful dining experience is also available thanks to a talented culinary team that curates exceptional meals with accommodations for dietary preferences and needs.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Oakmont of Silver Creek

3544 San Felipe Rd, San Jose, CA 95135
Overview of Oakmont of Silver Creek

An Oakmont branch, the luxurious Oakmont of Silver Creek offers assisted living and independent living where both housing options are able to experience the industry-renowned dining and high quality amenities. The Oakmont of San Jose is a boiling pot of seniors from all over the country which also goes to show that families and seniors themselves understand the attractiveness of living in an Oakmont community due to their resort-like hospitality. It’s the simple things that make Oakmont of Silver Creek a recognized assisted living community in San Jose – from their impressive dining experience that is curated by a team of culinary experts that makes every meal exciting; their activities planned by management that creates a stimulating environment that is designed to keep the seniors active socially, intellectually, and physically. Oakmont of Silver Creek is a community that evolves and involves everyone to a lifestyle that is spectacular during their golden years.

A member of the Oakmont senior living community, Oakmont of Silver Creek is a luxurious community because of their beautiful campus that houses renowned amenities such as their own fine dining services, assistance with daily living, calendar-filled activities which mainly try to meet the needs of each resident’s mental, physical, and cultural needs. Oakmont of Silver Creek is anything but ordinary, so trust that the community ensures that residents are able to enjoy and feel at ease in their new home. 

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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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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Room Sizes: 261 / 290 / 358 / 513 - 550 / 522 - 580 / 717 - 1,100 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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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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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

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

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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

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

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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

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

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Community Stability 10%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in San Jose, CA

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

The average monthly cost of independent living in San Jose, CA is approximately $2,062. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

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

Independent living in San Jose, CA typically ranges from $542 - $4,950 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

How many licensed independent living communities are there in San Jose, CA?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 95 licensed independent living communities in San Jose, CA.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 3 independent living communities in San Jose, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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 independent living communities in San Jose, 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.