Best Memory Care in Santa Clara, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 memory care providers in Santa Clara, 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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We analyzed These are the providers in Santa Clara, CA our team has analyzed — not a count of every memory care provider in Santa Clara, CA. Home health and home care providers may be included if they specialize in memory care services.
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Avg Walk Score: 58/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Santa Clara, 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: 138The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Santa Clara, 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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
A 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. 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.
Pacific Gardens
MC
AL
Santa Clara
104
Facility 104
CA AVG 103
Rank #623 / 1,492
No
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 57
Rank #852 / 1,887
A+15
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,452
68.3%
Facility 68.3%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #839 / 1,313
Community Home Partners LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Ellore Senior Living
MC
AL
Santa Clara (Tasman East)
303
Facility 303
CA AVG 103
Rank #51 / 1,492
No
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,240 / 1,887
A+5
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,363 / 1,452
-Tasman Asl Opco Tenant LLC And Oakmont Mgmt. Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Westmont of Morgan Hill
MC
AL
IL
Morgan Hill
112
Facility 112
CA AVG 103
Rank #572 / 1,492
Yes
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,449 / 1,887
B+25
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #479 / 1,452
73.2%
Facility 73.2%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #724 / 1,313
Morgan Hill Senior Lvg LP And Westmont Living IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bonita Springs Senior Living
MC
AL
HC
HOS
PC
RESC
Santa Clara
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,096 / 1,492
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #352 / 1,887
A+5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,363 / 1,452
-Bonita Springs Senior Living LLC-

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every CA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 analyzed for Santa Clara. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Pacific Gardens

Experience the best of your golden years with Pacific Gardens, a blissful community in Santa Clara, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. A compassionate and highly trained team provides exceptional care tailored to residents’ needs 24/7 to ensure their comfort and safety. Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, the community strives to maintain residents’ independence while helping with their personal needs and cognitive conditions.

Recreational activities are conducted according to residents’ interests and capabilities, ensuring they remain active and socially engaged. Delightful and healthy meals are served daily to cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With state-of-the-art amenities and exceptional services, residents enjoy the highest quality of life in retirement.

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Overview of Ellore Senior Living

Ellore Senior Living provides assisted living and memory care in Santa Clara, CA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels available may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Ellore Senior Living has 303 beds, bringing more residents and staff into the community along with programming. Housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments and two bedroom apartments. A studio provides one private living space, while the larger layouts offer more room or space for a companion. Monthly pricing starts at $5,595, giving families a starting figure for their budget.

The community is in the Tasman East neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 49 places it in a car dependent setting. Most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives will need transportation for those trips. Dining options include The Summit Room Restaurant, Clara’s Bar & Lounge and a lobby bistro, with the rooftop patio offering space for al fresco dining.

Residents can also use the salon, fitness center, wellness spaces, entertainment areas and library. Complimentary chauffeured transportation offers an alternative to arranging every ride independently. Chu Sylvia serves as the administrator, and Ellore Senior Living is operated by Tasman Asl Opco Tenant and Oakmont Mgmt. Group.

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Overview of Westmont of Morgan Hill

Located in the serene setting of Cochrane Road, Morgan Hill, CA, Westmont of Morgan Hill is a blissful senior living community providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community is committed to improving residents’ quality of life with top-tier care and assistance from a compassionate and well-trained team. Residents thrive and live their lives to the fullest within the community’s cozy and pet-friendly amenities.

Celebrate milestones and lead a meaningful life through a variety of enriching events and fun programs. Here, residents enjoy delightful dining with diverse options that satisfy their nutritional needs and tastes. With its ideal location near convenient local amenities and amusing attractions, residents gain easy access to their needs and desires. Westmont of Morgan Hill strives to provide a safe place where residents retain their independence while receiving the utmost support they deserve.

Contact Westmont of Morgan Hill

Overview of Bonita Springs Senior Living

Located on Scott Boulevard in Santa Clara, California, Bonita Springs Senior Living is a nursing home just west of Highway 101 with ready access to local hospitals and transit. The facility is Bonita Springs Senior Living LLC-operated, under administrator Dulce Cera. As a newly established community with one year of operation, it brings fresh infrastructure and systems to skilled nursing care in the South Bay.

With 32 beds, the facility is small by design, which supports a more intimate care environment where staff can develop close relationships with all residents. The neighborhood around Scott Boulevard has a Walk Score of 81, meaning most errands can be done on foot. Visiting family members will find the area convenient for parking and walking to nearby shops and services. Clinically, the home is geared toward rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Services feature rehabilitation therapy, respite care for temporary stays, 24-hour staffing to assist with active medical needs, and both home health and home care services that bridge residents between hospital discharge and longer-term recovery. Palliative care is also offered, supporting residents and families when the goal shifts to comfort and life quality.

For families evaluating Bonita Springs, an on-site visit can deliver a clear sense of the small-community feel and the newer facility’s daily operations. Regular family visits are achievable since the location sits on a highly accessible and walkable street.

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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 Santa Clara, CA

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 4 memory care communities in Santa Clara, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, 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 memory care communities in Santa Clara, 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.