Page 3 of Best Memory Care in San Jose, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 29 memory care providers 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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
The ALM Inspection Grade — our own 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating. A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas
MC
AL
IL
San Jose (West Valley)
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 103
Rank #791 / 1,492
Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 57
Rank #974 / 1,887
B-80 / 100 — 3 points below the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)30
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,387
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,186 / 1,452
47.6%
Facility 47.6%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,222 / 1,313
West Valley Mc, LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / Shared Studio
Oakmont of San Jose
MC
AL
San Jose (Willow Glen)
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 103
Rank #736 / 1,492
Yes
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,195 / 1,887
C73 / 100 — 10 points below the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)44
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,262 / 1,387
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,377 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,081 / 1,452
73.9%
Facility 73.9%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #707 / 1,313
Oakmont Sr. Lvng Of San Jose Opco, LLC And Oakmont MgmStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Rose Garden Elderly Care
MC
AL
HOS
RC
San Jose (Berryessa)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,166 / 1,492
No
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,586 / 1,887
F58 / 100 — 25 points below the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)16
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,340 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,081 / 1,452
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #867 / 1,313
Rose Garden Elderly Care LLC, ThePrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Westwood Post-Acute
MC
NH
RC
SNF
San Jose
258
Facility 258
CA AVG 103
Rank #76 / 1,492
No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 57
Rank #746 / 1,887
C+75 / 100 — 8 points below the California average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100)----
96.3%
Facility 96.3%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #168 / 1,313
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Novelle
MC
AL
IL
San Jose
-Yes----
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
---Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Westmont of San Jose
MC
AL
IL
Milpitas (Berryessa)
-Yes
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 57
Rank #669 / 1,887
-------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite
Bay Home Care Services – San Jose
MC
HC
RC
San Jose
-No
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 57
Rank #176 / 1,887
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Familiar Surroundings Home Care – San Jose
MC
HC
HOS
RC
San Jose (Willow Glen West)
-No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 57
Rank #383 / 1,887
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Comfort Keepers – San Jose
MC
HC
HOS
RC
San Jose (Bascom - Forest)
-No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 57
Rank #383 / 1,887
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Overview of MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas

A distinguished senior living community situated on Williams Road, San Jose, CA, MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas specializes in memory care. With a peaceful environment, the community offers spacious and well-designed private and companion suites to optimize comfort and safety. With its exclusive memory care approach, Lavender Sky, the community ensures the highest quality of care and support for their unique needs. Cherish every moment and thrive with dignity supported by a kind and dedicated team.

The community aims to provide seniors with carefully curated activities for seniors’ cognition and enjoyment. Ease your worries and live a wonderful retirement surrounded by welcoming people. Satisfying seniors’ dietary needs and tastes, the community serves healthy and delicious meals. MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas is a safe place for seniors living with dementia to maximize their independence and live a wonderful retirement.

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Oakmont of San Jose

917 Thornton Way, San Jose, CA 95128
Overview of Oakmont of San Jose

Oakmont of San Jose provides assisted living and memory care in San Jose, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to live in a private apartment, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can continue within the community. The community is in the Willow Glen neighborhood.

Housing options include studios, suites, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences; a studio provides one private living space, while a two-bedroom can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet. Caregiver Support is available for families involved in a resident’s care, and the administrator is Kippie Castronovo. A Walk Score of 51 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby tasks independently.

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Overview of The Rose Garden Elderly Care

The Rose Garden is an extraordinary senior living community settling at Knights Bridge Road, San Jose, CA, offering a variety of living options. These include dementia or memory care, hospice care, respite care, behavioral needs, and other high-care needs. Offering private and semi-private rooms, the community ensures the comfort and safety of its residents. Enjoy your independence with trusted care and assistance from the dedicated and professional team of the Rose Garden.

The community promotes a maintenance-free lifestyle and provides its residents with enriching activities and amenities for their entertainment and leisure. Moreover, the Rose Garden provides round-the-clock supervision and ensures that the needs of its residents are met with a 1:3 caregiver-to-resident ratio. Seniors are also served with three nutritious and delicious meals daily. The Rose Garden provides a large sunroom for families, fall prevention alarms, and newly renovated amenities. 

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Overview of Westwood Post-Acute

Westwood Post-Acute is a highly recognized nursing home in San Jose, CA, offering comprehensive skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Here, older adults are guaranteed the utmost comfort, especially with its warm and home-like setting. With 24-hour care, social services, and therapy, residents receive the utmost attention and care to live to their potential. The community also works closely with residents to provide the best possible care for their needs and habits.

Stretching exercises, musical performances, and volunteer programs are just some of the activities that residents can participate in to explore new interests and gain meaningful experiences. Spacious common areas and cozy rooms also ensure residents can rest and connect with their surroundings comfortably. Situated near restaurants, shops, a school, and the Lawrence Expressway in San Jose, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. As one of the trusted options for senior living in California, this nursing home ensures older adults can thrive in retirement.

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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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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.

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Overview of Bay Home Care Services – San Jose

Bay Home Care Services, nestled in San Jose, California, is a family-owned home care service that provides top-quality care and attention to seniors who have chosen to age gracefully at home. Professional and kind towards their clients, they have a variety of services to choose from, each easily tailored and accessible to fit the client’s specific needs. From Companion Care to Personal Care to Dementia Care, the experts at Bay Home uphold a high level of respect and compassion towards their clients. 
With an exceptional team of well-trained and experienced caregivers, families can rest assured that their loved ones are in competent hands. They ensure that the clients are comfortable by matching caregivers who make the lives of their clients safer and more enjoyable. Bay Home also provides convenient options such as hourly and overnight care, which allows clients to choose their care depending on their preferred schedule and time. Bay Home offers families peace of mind when caring for their loved ones, making them a reliable home care provider for the communities in San Jose.

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Overview of Familiar Surroundings Home Care – San Jose

Familiar Surroundings Home Care, San Jose is a family owned provider serving San Jose, California, with home care, hospice care, memory care, and respite care. In home services include personal care and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, allowing a person to receive daily support without moving into a residential community. Hospice care supports someone receiving end of life services, while respite care provides a short term arrangement when a usual caregiver needs time away.

Services also include post surgery care and hospital to home care for someone returning home after hospitalization. As needed care is available when support is needed but not scheduled every day, and transportation assistance helps with necessary outings. An insurance liaison, Veterans Care, Senior Living Liaison, and Care Services Liaison can help coordinate different parts of a person’s care. Staffing is available 24 hours a day, and the provider serves the Willow Glen West neighborhood.

A Walk Score of 80 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Familiar Surroundings Home Care, San Jose may be a good fit for someone who needs in home support after surgery, dementia care, or short term respite while a family caregiver recovers.

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Overview of Comfort Keepers – San Jose

Comfort Keepers is a well-known home care service provider in San Jose, California, dedicated to offering compassionate in-home care to seniors in the comfort of their homes. Comfort Keepers understands the emotional and physical challenges they have daily. They comprehensively address the family’s care needs by having their team of dedicated professionals provide essential care for your loved one and offer unwavering emotional and moral support to the family during this time.
Comfort Keepers home care experts ensure your loved one’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are satisfied and met with the utmost attention and sensitivity. They offer services like bathing, dressing, toileting assistance, laundry, and food preparation, focusing on enhancing your loved one’s comfort and dignity during their day-to-day life. Even after a loved one’s passing, Comfort Keepers remains committed to supporting and assisting families as they navigate the grieving process. With Comfort Keepers, you can find solace and comfort during this challenging journey, making the most of your time together.

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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.