Best Senior Living in San Jose, CA

Overview of Carlton Senior Living San Jose

Carlton Senior Living San Jose offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in San Jose, CA. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community can suit someone whose needs may grow over time.

The community has 183 beds and offers alcove, one bedroom, and two bedroom layouts. A one bedroom gives one resident private living space, while a two bedroom can accommodate a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet.

The starting price is $5,795 per month. Because no care level rate is specified, that figure is a general starting point rather than a separate price for each type of care.

Transportation, rehabilitation services, respite care, and short term rehabilitation are available, giving families options for transportation, temporary stays, and recovery focused support. The area has a Walk Score of 35 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride rather than walking to nearby services.

Shantela Yadao serves as administrator, and Carlton Senior Living operates the community. The range of care, secured memory care, and available temporary and rehabilitation services may make this a fit for someone who needs support now or whose care needs are likely to change over time.

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Starting Price $5,795/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of The Watermark at San Jose

The Watermark at San Jose offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in San Jose, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

With 205 beds, the community has more residents and staff, and usually more programming, than a smaller community. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments include options for a single resident, a couple, or someone who wants more living space. The combination of three care levels can be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because the resident can move between care levels without leaving the community or starting over socially. The community is in the Willow Glen neighborhood, and its Walk Score of 72 places it in a very walkable area where most errands can be done on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet. An on-site spa provides access to spa services within the community. Jolie Higgins serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Us Alliance Holden Of San Jose Ii Tenant and Watermark.

Offering a tranquil space for senior living, Atria Evergreen Valley is a one-of-a-kind community located about a 12-minute drive from downtown San Jose, CA. The community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care options in a serene environment with stunning nature views. Atria Evergreen Valley features thoughtfully designed spaces ranging from studio, one- and two-bedroom options for independent and assisted living or studio and shared suite options for memory care − all equipped with emergency alert systems and housekeeping service.

Atria Evergreen Valley aims to create an engaging, active lifestyle for its residents through all-inclusive senior living amenities. Residents can enjoy nutritious chef-prepared meals, socialize on the patio or courtyard, and find new favorites in the library. Amenities include a private dining room, off-site pool privileges, a salon, a game room, and a pet-friendly environment, all supported by 24-hour staff, concierge services, and daily educational, social, cultural, and fitness opportunities.

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Starting Price $3,745/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Atria Willow Glen offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in San Jose, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care types can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. In the Dry Creek neighborhood, Atria Willow Glen has 63 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom housing. A studio provides a single private space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car dependent category, meaning most errands require a car or a ride, including for a resident who no longer drives. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet. Ugur (Kurt) Gursu serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Wg Willow Glen Sh and Atria Management Co.

Overview of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at West San Jose

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at West San Jose offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in San Jose, CA. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 149 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. A studio is one private space, while a two bedroom residence can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The starting price is $7,425 per month, giving families an initial figure for monthly budgeting.

Residents can use a fitness center and wellness program for exercise activities. A salon and spa provide personal care services on site, while the courtyard and sky terrace offer outdoor common areas. Rehabilitation services allow residents to receive therapy within the community, and pets are allowed so a resident can continue living with a pet.

Dining includes seasonal menus with meals prepared from scratch, along with low sodium, vegetarian, gluten free, and dairy free options. Arts and crafts, exercise classes, and movie nights are part of the activity calendar. Medicare is accepted as a payment option. Jolie Higgins serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Shp Vi Ms San Jose and Morningstar Senior Mgmt.

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$7,425/Month Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

Overview of Vista Manor Nursing Center

Vista Manor Nursing Center is a nursing home in San Jose’s Alum Rock neighborhood, offering nursing care and skilled nursing. It may be a good fit for a resident whose needs require licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The home has 99 beds.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 2 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time available to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid may help a family whose savings may not cover a long stay. A rehabilitation therapy center provides access to rehabilitation services at the community, and activity and recreational therapy programs give residents on site options for therapy and recreation. Generations Healthcare operates Vista Manor Nursing Center.

Overview of Brookdale San Jose

Brookdale San Jose provides nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing care in San Jose, CA. Having these care levels in one community means a resident whose needs increase can move within Brookdale San Jose instead of starting over elsewhere. It may suit someone who could need more support over time while remaining in the same community.

The community has 153 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents and staff, along with more programming than a smaller home. Residents can choose one-bedroom or two-bedroom residences, and the two-bedroom layouts can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Respite care offers short stays when a person’s usual caregiver needs time away, while the pet-friendly policy allows residents to bring pets.

A Walk Score of 71 out of 100 places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Rehabilitation services, a fitness center, and a therapy room support exercise and therapy activities. Outings and transportation provide ways to participate outside the community without arranging personal travel. Zeinab Donner administers the community, which is operated by Blc-Atrium At San Jose.

Overview of Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen

Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in San Jose, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space, independent living supports private living without daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With all three care levels available, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 150 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. A two bedroom residence can suit a couple moving together, while a studio provides one private space. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover, and pets are allowed so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

The starting price is $4,900. Families can use that initial cost figure when evaluating the community, while the fitness center gives residents a place to exercise on site and Anytime Dining allows them to dine according to their schedules. Ida Gemignani serves as the administrator, and Mg At Willow Glen, LP and Shi-Iv Merrill Gp operates the community.

A Walk Score of 73 means the area is very walkable. Most errands are possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Starting Price $4,900/Month Pricing updated on March 13th, 2026

Overview of MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas

MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas in San Jose, CA, offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Independent living provides private housing alongside communal activities, whereas assisted living assists residents with daily activities while maintaining private apartments. Memory care delivers specialized supervision within a secured setting tailored for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.

Accommodating 82 beds, the community features private studios and shared studio options. Residents have access to 24-hour staff assistance, pet-friendly accommodations, and short-term rehabilitation therapies. Shorter respite stays are also available to support families when primary caregivers need temporary relief.

Payment arrangements operate primarily through private funds. Situated in a neighborhood with a walk score of 59, the location allows non-driving residents to conveniently complete select daily errands on foot.

Interested individuals seeking flexible memory support or senior living options can reach out to the management team to learn about available layouts or request a campus tour.

Overview of San Jose Healthcare & Wellness Center

San Jose Healthcare & Wellness Center offers nursing home and skilled nursing care in San Jose, CA. A resident who requires licensed nursing care can receive it on site around the clock. Its 58 bed size may suit someone who prefers a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Total nurse staffing is 4h 26m per resident per day. In practical terms, this represents the daily hands on nurse time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows families to pay directly for care.