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Best Memory Care in San Jose, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 29 memory care communities in San Jose, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in CA
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Avg Walk Score: 63/ 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: 126The 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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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.

Belmont Village Senior Living San Jose
MC
AL
RC
San Jose (West Valley)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 104
Rank #342 / 1646
Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 59
Rank #195 / 2058
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #611 / 1475
24
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #920 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1434
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #246 / 1504
70.7% Belmont Village San Jose Tnnt & LP And Belmont ThreeStudio / 1 Bed
Villa Fontana
MC
AL
HOS
San Jose (West Valley)
104
Facility 104
CA AVG 104
Rank #684 / 1646
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 59
Rank #383 / 2058
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #611 / 1475
19
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #810 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1434
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #500 / 1504
84.6% Prime Eldercare Solution IncPrivate Apartments
Carlton Senior Living San Jose
MC
AL
IL
San Jose (Gunderson And Vista Park)
183
Facility 183
CA AVG 104
Rank #205 / 1646
Yes
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 59
Rank #1645 / 2058
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #649 / 1475
21
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #846 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1434
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #246 / 1504
74.9% Carlton Senior Living, LLCAlcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Watermark at San Jose
MC
AL
IL
San Jose (Willow Glen)
205
Facility 205
CA AVG 104
Rank #148 / 1646
Yes
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 59
Rank #673 / 2058
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 81
Rank #349 / 1475
15
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1434
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1415 / 1504
53.7% Us Alliance Holden Of San Jose II Tenant And WatermarkStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Westgate Villa Assisted Living
MC
AL
HOS
RC
San Jose (West Valley)
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 104
Rank #1065 / 1646
No 67
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1475
14
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1434
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #926 / 1504
96.7% Half Moon Bay Holdings, LLCPrivate Rooms / Semi - Private Rooms
Bellerose Senior Living
MC
AL
RESC
RC
San Jose (Bascom - Forest)
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 104
Rank #1269 / 1646
No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 59
Rank #416 / 2058
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #521 / 1475
8
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #211 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1434
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 1504
80.8% Triada Care Communites LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Belmont Village Senior Living Los Gatos
MC
AL
San Jose (Union)
175
Facility 175
CA AVG 104
Rank #234 / 1646
Yes 66
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 81
Rank #818 / 1475
18
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #590 / 1388
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1011 / 1434
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1128 / 1504
78.9% Belmont Union Avenue Tenant LLC And Belmont Three LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Grove at Los Gatos
MC
AL
Los Gatos
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 104
Rank #342 / 1646
Yes 55
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 81
Rank #1 / 1475
3
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #211 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1434
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1415 / 1504
0Blossom Hill Los Gatos Inc And Oakmont Mgt Grp LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living in Los Gatos
MC
AL
San Jose (Fruitdale)
175
Facility 175
CA AVG 104
Rank #234 / 1646
Yes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 59
Rank #290 / 2058
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 81
Rank #818 / 1475
18
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #590 / 1388
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1011 / 1434
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1128 / 1504
74.9% Belmont Union Avenue Tenant LLC And Belmont Three LLC-
The Watermark at Almaden
MC
AL
San Jose (Erikson)
240
Facility 240
CA AVG 104
Rank #100 / 1646
Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 59
Rank #356 / 2058
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 81
Rank #1200 / 1475
38
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1084 / 1388
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1095 / 1434
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1019 / 1504
80.4% Us Alliance Holden Of San Jose Tentant And WatermarkStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at West San Jose
MC
AL
IL
San Jose (West Valley)
149
Facility 149
CA AVG 104
Rank #380 / 1646
Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 59
Rank #562 / 2058
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 81
Rank #732 / 1475
26
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #920 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1434
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1323 / 1504
47.7% Shp Vi Ms San Jose LLC And Morningstar Senior Mgmt LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Willow Glen
MC
AL
IL
RC
San Jose (Dry Creek)
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 104
Rank #1057 / 1646
Yes
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 59
Rank #1660 / 2058
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #611 / 1475
20
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #810 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1434
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1504
69.8% Wg Willow Glen Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at San Jose
MC
AL
San Jose (Evergreen)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 104
Rank #418 / 1646
Yes
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 59
Rank #1690 / 2058
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 81
Rank #847 / 1475
23
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #717 / 1388
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1011 / 1434
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1128 / 1504
82.1% Well Ivy 6 Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale San Jose
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
San Jose (South San Jose)
153
Facility 153
CA AVG 104
Rank #329 / 1646
Yes
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 59
Rank #701 / 2058
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 81
Rank #1332 / 1475
46
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #1237 / 1388
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #1245 / 1434
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1504
62.1% Blc-Atrium At San Jose LP1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Evergreen Valley
MC
AL
IL
RC
San Jose (Evergreen)
134
Facility 134
CA AVG 104
Rank #470 / 1646
Yes
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 59
Rank #1732 / 2058
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 81
Rank #1039 / 1475
32
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1158 / 1388
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #899 / 1434
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #155 / 1504
59.7% Gp Of Aoc San Felipe Opco And Atria Aoc Ca Opco Gp PtrStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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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 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 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 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 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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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 Belmont Village Senior Living in Los Gatos

With easy access to local shops, services, and transit, Belmont Village Senior Living Los Gatos is a mid-rise independent senior living community at 5121 Union Ave in San Jose. Opened four years ago, it operates 175 units with a 79 percent occupancy rate. The property is administered by Radhika Martinez and operated by Belmont Union Avenue Tenant LLC and Belmont Three LLC. A Walk Score of 66 means occupants can run some errands on foot, though necessary for most daily needs are a mix of driving and walking.

Belmont Village Senior Living Los Gatos offers flexible housing options: studios, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans to handle different preferences and household sizes. As a newer community, it represents current building standards and design for senior living residents seeking residential independence with on-site support.

The California Department of Public Health’s inspections have monitored medication management practices and care protocols. Recent state reviews have noted periods of strong operational performance and specific areas where clinical practices needed attention and correction.

To learn how the facility has addressed identified concerns over time, families considering it can review the full inspection history.

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Overview of The Watermark at Almaden

The Watermark at Almaden is a senior living community at 4610 Almaden Expressway in San Jose, California. Operated by US Alliance Holden of San Jose Tenant and Watermark Retirement Communities under administrator Brenda Ritter, the four-story facility offers senior living, assisted living, and memory care services.

The property is pet-friendly and features a walk score of 82, offering convenient foot access to neighborhood retail and shopping center destinations. Good Samaritan Hospital is located nearby for clinical and medical care needs.

The community currently runs at roughly 80 percent occupancy with 240 beds. Accommodations include studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. On-site amenities include restaurant-style dining, a theater, a salon and spa, a golf simulator, a library, and outdoor courtyards. Services include scheduled local transportation, weekly housekeeping, and organized recreational and physical fitness classes.

Prospective residents can contact the Almaden Expressway business office directly to learn about apartment pricing, schedule an in-person tour, or check floor plan availability.

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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 Memory Care in San Jose, CA

What is the average cost of memory care in San Jose, CA?

The average monthly cost of memory care in San Jose, CA is approximately $6,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in San Jose, CA?

Memory care in San Jose, CA typically ranges from $5,000–$8,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in San Jose, CA?

Memory care communities in San Jose, CA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

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.

Does California Medicaid cover memory care?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 29 memory care communities in San Jose, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.