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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 12 independent 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 independent living in CA
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Avg Walk Score: 61/ 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: 141The 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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Miranda Villa
IL
San Jose (Bascom - Forest)
-
Facility -
CA AVG 104
Rank #678 / 1648
No
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 57
Rank #509 / 2087
-----0-Studio / 1 Bed
Carlton Senior Living San Jose
IL
AL
MC
San Jose (Gunderson And Vista Park)
183
Facility 183
CA AVG 104
Rank #206 / 1648
Yes
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 57
Rank #1643 / 2087
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #630 / 1399
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 #217 / 1494
74.9% Carlton Senior Living, LLCAlcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bridgepoint at Los Altos
IL
AL
Los Altos (North Los Altos)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 104
Rank #343 / 1648
Yes
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 57
Rank #450 / 2087
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1399
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 #265 / 1494
89.3% Krc Los Altos LP & Kisco Senior Living, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Willow Glen
IL
AL
MC
RC
San Jose (Dry Creek)
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 104
Rank #1057 / 1648
Yes
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 57
Rank #1658 / 2087
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #568 / 1399
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 #184 / 1494
69.8% Wg Willow Glen Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Watermark at San Jose
IL
AL
MC
San Jose (Willow Glen)
205
Facility 205
CA AVG 104
Rank #148 / 1648
Yes
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 57
Rank #673 / 2087
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 81
Rank #242 / 1399
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 #1394 / 1494
53.7% Us Alliance Holden Of San Jose II Tenant And WatermarkStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Evergreen Valley
IL
AL
MC
RC
San Jose (Evergreen)
134
Facility 134
CA AVG 104
Rank #471 / 1648
Yes
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 57
Rank #1730 / 2087
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 81
Rank #1021 / 1399
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 #899 / 1494
59.7% 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
IL
AL
MC
San Jose (West Valley)
149
Facility 149
CA AVG 104
Rank #381 / 1648
Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 57
Rank #562 / 2087
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #568 / 1399
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 #1305 / 1494
47.7% Shp Vi Ms San Jose LLC And Morningstar Senior Mgmt LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale San Jose
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
San Jose (South San Jose)
153
Facility 153
CA AVG 104
Rank #330 / 1648
Yes
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 57
Rank #701 / 2087
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 81
Rank #1293 / 1399
39
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #1237 / 1388
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #1011 / 1160
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #614 / 1494
62.1% Blc-Atrium At San Jose LP1 Bed / 2 Bed
Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen
IL
AL
MC
San Jose (Stokes)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 104
Rank #343 / 1648
Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 57
Rank #641 / 2087
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 81
Rank #1141 / 1399
24
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 13
Rank #1287 / 1388
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #753 / 1160
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1108 / 1494
62.7% Mg At Willow Glen, LP And Shi-IV Merrill Gp, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas
IL
AL
MC
San Jose (West Valley)
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 104
Rank #898 / 1648
Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 57
Rank #1086 / 2087
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 81
Rank #1078 / 1399
11
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1056 / 1388
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #984 / 1160
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1215 / 1494
47.6% West Valley Mc, LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / Shared Studio
Westmont of San Jose
IL
AL
MC
Milpitas (Berryessa)
-Yes
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 57
Rank #739 / 2087
-------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite
Novelle
IL
AL
MC
San Jose
-Yes--------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2 All About Seniors
RESC
San Jose
6320Hall, Patrick & Debra
A Heavenly Care Home
RESC
San Jose
631322Fontanilla, Diana
A Home At Shaw
RESC
San Jose
6420Beltran, Serapia D.
A's Home Care For Elderly
RESC
San Jose
6Josephine Guillermo
All About Seniors Elderly Care
RESC
San Jose
64421Hall, Patrick & Debra
Ambrosia Senior Care
RESC
San Jose
64314Ibrahim And Arellano LLC
Amor Residential Care Home
RESC
San Jose
2441334Amor T. Ador-Dionisio
Amy's Residential Care, INC.
RESC
San Jose
64347Amy's Residential Care INC
Amy's Senior Care INC
RESC
San Jose
622110Amy's Senior Care INC
Andrea's Elderly Care Facility 1
RESC
San Jose
12223Giron Roque Elderly Care Services, INC.
Angels Senior Care Home
RESC
San Jose
641920Angels Senior Care Home, LLC
Beck Care Home
RESC
San Jose
63919Angel Senior Care Home, LLC
Blossom Valley Care Home 2
RESC
San Jose
6568Blossom Valley Care Home INC
Blossom Valley Care Home, INC.
RESC
San Jose
633219Blossom Valley Care Home, INC.
Bluefield Manor
RESC
San Jose
6356Valin, Rosa Bella I.
Bonhomie I
RESC
San Jose
6433Beltran, Serapia; Romualdez, Jona & Fojas, Evelyn
Bonhomie III - Lena Drive
RESC
San Jose
644337Romuldez, Jona & Beltran, Serapia
Bonhomie IV - Willowmont
RESC
San Jose
64137Fojas, Evelyn & Beltran, Serapia
Bristolwood Home
RESC
San Jose
641412Actocare, INC.
Brookwood Terrace Home One
RESC
San Jose
613Brookwood Terrace Homes LLC
Cambrian Senior Living
RESC
San Jose
63344Silver Generations LLC
Camden Senior Living
RESC
San Jose
6416Silver Generations, LLC
Caring Hands Residential Living
RESC
San Jose
6578Caring Hands Residential LLC
Caring Hands Residential Living II
RESC
San Jose
632216Caring Hands Residential Living II LLC
Caring Hearts Senior Care Home, INC
RESC
San Jose
123318Caring Hearts Senior Care Home, INC
Casa Laurel
RESC
San Jose
64412Laurel Care, INC.
Cherish Senior Care Home
RESC
San Jose
6419L & L Senior Care LLC
Cjcp Rcfe
RESC
San Jose
6318Cjcp Residential Facility For The Elderly LLC
College Manor
RESC
San Jose
652841Oliva, Dominica
Compassionate Residential Care Home INC
RESC
San Jose
6337Compassionate Residential Care Home INC
Compassionate Senior Care
RESC
San Jose
612Brylan LLC
Constantin's Care Home
RESC
San Jose
634726Lapustea, Constantin
Diya Senior Care Corporation
RESC
San Jose
65669Diya Senior Care Corporation
Diya Senior Care Home
RESC
San Jose
64429Diya Senior Care Corporation
Dj's Carehome
RESC
San Jose
6314Jocelyn Real
Dry Creek Guest Home
RESC
San Jose
643930Ignacio, Esther L. & Ven C.
Duraliza Care Home
RESC
San Jose
624412Duraliza Corporation
Ebadat Residential Care Home # 5
RESC
San Jose
653138Care Center LLC
Ebadat Residential Care Home #4
RESC
San Jose
644712Care Management, LLC
Ebadat Residential Care Home #6
RESC
San Jose
62184Care Giver Center , LLC
Evco Care
RESC
San Jose
6412125Blanchard, Thelma
Evergreen Residential Care Home INC
RESC
San Jose
64119Evergreen Residential Care Home INC
Evergreen Senior Living
RESC
San Jose
623Silver Generations LLC
Evonne's Residential Care Home #1
RESC
San Jose
73412Philomena Agbontaen
Excelsior Healthcare Center
RESC
San Jose
635116Excelsior Healthcare INC
Family Feels Residential Care
RESC
San Jose
6233Family Feels LLC
Family Feels Residential Care 2
RESC
San Jose
6243Family Feels LLC
Family Feels Residential Care 3
RESC
San Jose
6223Family Feels LLC
Family Senior Care Home I
RESC
San Jose
622133Family Senior Care Home I
Five Star Senior Living
RESC
San Jose
627103Powar INC
Foxworthy Senior Living
RESC
San Jose
61Ladwig LLC
Friendship House
RESC
San Jose
63437Solorio, Elizabeth
Gardens Senior Care
RESC
San Jose
659Arellano And Cortez LLC
Gardens Senior Living
RESC
San Jose
6417Gardens Senior Living LLC
Golden Hills Care Home
RESC
San Jose
6341218Basilio, Carlo & Estrella-Basilio, Elizabeth M.
Golden Shore Care Home
RESC
San Jose
64322Qing Guo
Goldwood Senior Care Home
RESC
San Jose
6447Ladwig, LLC
Grace Garden Rcfe
RESC
San Jose
62610Patti Care LLC
Gretchen Residential Care Home, INC.
RESC
San Jose
62Gretchen Residential Care Home, INC.
Hansell Villa
RESC
San Jose
62144Cherry Villa, INC.
Harmonie Home
RESC
San Jose
6421Romualdez, Jona D.
Heatherfield Inn
RESC
San Jose
955176Vista Verde Home Health LLC
Hillsdale Senior Living
RESC
San Jose
6325Silver Generations LLC
Jessie Court Care Home
RESC
San Jose
65169Mk Care Homes LLC
Joy Valley
RESC
San Jose
6Joy Valley LLC
Juliet Stephen Rest Home
RESC
San Jose
632144Oliva, Dominica
Juliette's Gardens (Rose)
RESC
San Jose
6531210Jvp Premier Healthcare INC
Keene Kare III
RESC
San Jose
63317Banago, Cristina
Kingdom Hearts Care Home
RESC
San Jose
6531120Ablan-Mallari Health Care, INC.
Kingman Care Home LLC
RESC
San Jose
64212Kingman Care Home LLC
Laurel Crest Manor
RESC
San Jose
645312Laurel Care, INC.
Laurel Haven
RESC
San Jose
1547112Laurel Care, INC.
Lee's Care Home
RESC
San Jose
64121Lee's Care Home LLC
Lilly's Care Home
RESC
San Jose
61Lilly's Care Home INC.
Lincoln & Pine, Willow Glen
RESC
San Jose
651136Fojas, D. Evelyn
Lorrie Residential Care Home IV
RESC
San Jose
63129Angelina Escobar
Los Gatos Senior Living
RESC
San Jose
6314Golden Generations, LLC
Lovely Care Home
RESC
San Jose
641722Eliza G. Daquioag
Loving Heart Care Home
RESC
San Jose
6162Armando N. Silva
Marcel's Memory Care
RESC
San Jose
621153Pendar's Residential Care CORP
Marilag's Care Home
RESC
San Jose
64418Pearl Of The Orient, LLC
Martinvale Rch LLC
RESC
San Jose
6Martinvale Rch LLC
Mary's House #2
RESC
San Jose
622143Mendoza, Rosana F.
Mayflower Care Home
RESC
San Jose
636428Eslava, Isabel M.
Meridian Manor 2 LLC (Rcfe)
RESC
San Jose
3318Meridian Manor 2 LLC
Meridian Villa
RESC
San Jose
6243Cherry Villa, INC.
Mertz Care Home
RESC
San Jose
6540Mertz, Elvira Monteclaro
Mertz Care Home III
RESC
San Jose
6426Mertz Care Home, INC.
Mina's Elderly Care Home 4
RESC
San Jose
638Mina Abbasvand
Moselle Care Home
RESC
San Jose
641210Zenebesh Ghebresellasie
Norwood Creek Residential Facility LLC
RESC
San Jose
6313Norwood Creek Residential Facility LLC
Oak Canyon Living
RESC
San Jose
6Jjm Health And Wellness LLC
Oak Grove Residential Care Home
RESC
San Jose
63119Inocencio, Debbie R.
Olga's Care Home For The Elderly
RESC
San Jose
652531Atienza-Bilan, Olga
Orchid Meadows, LLC
RESC
San Jose
6Orchid Meadows, LLC
Our Lady Of Grace Care Home
RESC
San Jose
61Clemente, Rene Juanito
Paradise Manor
RESC
San Jose
632528Miguel, David R. & Lynda G.
Parkside Villa INC
RESC
San Jose
153117Parkside Villa INC
Pendar's Residential Care
RESC
San Jose
6461619Marie Pendar
Perpetual Help Care Home
RESC
San Jose
6311020Caruz, Virgilio O. & Lucena W.
Princess Care Home #4
RESC
San Jose
65230Judith P. Morales
Pronto Care Home
RESC
San Jose
63322Diana Natividad
Pruneridge Residential Care Home, Facility #2
RESC
San Jose
6411220Cortes, Leilani F. & Geoffrey L.
Real Elderly Care
RESC
San Jose
64216Real, Jocelyn
Rgk Home Care
RESC
San Jose
62133Cruz, Ravenal D. & Lazaro, Mary Grace V.
River Park Homes II
RESC
San Jose
631521Garcia, Amparo Que
Rose Guest Home
RESC
San Jose
6467Sacun, Lilian
Safe Haven Villa Care Home
RESC
San Jose
6439Thelma Q. Llanes
Saint Anthony's Care Home For The Elderly
RESC
San Jose
64320Castillejo, Preciosa M.
Saint Michael Residential Home
RESC
San Jose
63713Debbie Rumohr Inocencio
Sandy's Residential Care Home
RESC
San Jose
64131Zipagan, Azucena
Santo Nino Residential Care Home #1
RESC
San Jose
6311339Sison, Teodora
Serenitas Care, LLC
RESC
San Jose
6425Serenitas Care, LLC
Silicon Valley Senior Care Home
RESC
San Jose
618Ladwig, LLC
St. Therese Elderly Care Facility
RESC
San Jose
6266Benitez, Michelle
Touch Of Life Residential Care Facility INC
RESC
San Jose
6417Touch Of Life Residential Care Facility INC
Venetian Residential Care, INC.
RESC
San Jose
64313Venetian Residential Care, INC.
Villa Antonio
RESC
San Jose
6531232Joseph Anthony Oliva
Villa Verde
RESC
San Jose
637336Oliva, Dominica
Willow Glen Senior Living
RESC
San Jose
64587Ladwig, LLC
Willow Oaks Senior Living
RESC
San Jose
64535Golden Generations, LLC
Overview of Westmont of San Jose

Boasting world-class service and hospitality, Westmont of San Jose is a premier senior living community in Milpitas, CA, offering three different care levels – independent living, assisted living, and memory care. One of the pride and joy of the community is their Live You Way™ and Adult 55+ that essentially provides unique care and service for residents. Residents here lead a maintenance-free and active lifestyle with no chores to worry about while enjoying personalized care and assistance from a hardworking care team.

Designed to foster lifelong learning, community involvement, and personal satisfaction, the community offers an extensive list of enrichment programs and a wide array of convenient amenities. These include a fitness center, indoor heated pool, private storage accommodation, and secured underground parking, among others. With access to concierge services, 24/7 team availability with on-site nurses, and post-surgery rehabilitation, residents are guaranteed to successfully age in place with all the support they need.

Contact Westmont of San Jose

Novelle

3355 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA 95118
Overview of Novelle

Located in San Jose, CA, Novelle by Merrill Gardens is a retirement community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With a variety of suites to two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures older adults have options that match their preferences. 24-hour staffing, restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, and transportation services are among the exceptional services offered to improve residents’ well-being. The community also offers month-to-month rentals for residents’ convenience.

Engaging events and philanthropic opportunities are conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. This pet-friendly community is also equipped with an outdoor courtyard, a Mosaic restaurant, and an adjoining activities space. Located along the road in the lively neighborhood of San Jose, near restaurants and shops, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. With multiple levels of care and upscale amenities, this retirement community is a good option for senior living in California.

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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 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.

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 12 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.