If you’re looking for independent living in the San Jose area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in San Jose. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 292 independent living facilities in San Jose, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Independent Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Renaissance, Cambrian and Meadows.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Atherton, Campbell or Cupertino.
Independent Living
very nice facility - nice size rooms. convenient location - tour was very informative. answered all of my questions.
Read morePacifica San Leandro is great! super activities, great meals, such kind caregivers! and always available if my mom is needing some extra help.
Read moreEveryone is friendly at this community and concerned for my loved ones well being here. They have activities like bowling, movies, work outs, happy hour, buses that take them on adventures in the area on wed., games like bingo and other games, arts and crafts and more for the residents to do to have a good time in the community. There are a lot of activities for them to pick from.
Read more1660 Gaton Drive, San Jose, CA 95125
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Atria Willow Glen provides all the comforts of home in a resort-like community. Invite family and friends to enjoy a walk through courtyards with lush landscaping and koi ponds, or take an outing to nearby downtown San Jose. Atria Willow Glen offers easy access to shopping, banks, medical...
... Read moreEveryone is so helpful and nice. I was so lonely before and I've felt so much better since coming here.
1009 Blossom River Way, San Jose, CA 95123
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Experience the Good LifeWhile we are a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in San Jose, California, you might get the impression you stumbled upon a family reunion when you show up on our doorstep for the first time. Our team will greet you with warm smiles and you’ll hear the sound of...
... Read more[Name removed] was fabulous during the tour and speaking us about Brookdale San Jose. The apartment was nice. [Name removed...
4610 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA 95118
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Now Open in South San Jose, Atria Almaden is a modern senior living community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being. Conveniently located near Thousand Oaks Park and Santana Row, the community offers what you are looking for in...
... Read moreThey do a great job. Thanks [name removed].
500 South Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95128
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Belmont Village of San Jose, California is located in a city that is renowned for its quality of life, beautiful climate, and variety of exciting cultural, recreational, educational and entertainment opportunities. The facility is ideally situated directly across the street from the famed...
... Read moreThis was a really nice community it just seemed like it was too dark for my loved one. The leadership was great and the tours...
4463 San Felipe Road, San Jose, CA 95135
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Atria Evergreen Valley provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. In choosing this community, our residents...
... Read moreI would tell others to look into the community as this is a nice place. The staff communication is very good with the family...
1420 Curci Drive, San Jose, CA 95126
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Set in San Jose's Willow Glen neighborhood, Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen offers easy senior living in a modern building with large apartments. Enjoy the small-town feel and being within walking distance of outdoor cafes, coffee shops, boutiques and bookstores. The high-ceilinged, airy building...
... Read moreWe have been there for a few short weeks so far. We have been very happy with the community. I would recommend you check th...
4855 San Felipe Rd, San Jose, CA 95135
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Sunrise Villa San Jose in beautiful San Jose, California is an independent and assisted living community which also specializes in the care of dementia.It would be difficult to imagine a more perfect setting for making the most of one's senior years than at Sunrise Villa San Jose in the upscale...
... Read moreWe have been very happy with Ivy Park. We were leery at first and looked at many places. They really worked with us and made ...
917 Thornton Way, San Jose, CA 95128
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
This was a nice community just not as nice of a building as we were looking for. The leadership was great and the tours were...
5425 Mayme Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
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Westgate Villa is an assisted living community providing memory care in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. Our magnificent community is located proximally to the Silicon Valley looking on the mountain view of Hamilton. San Jose city is perfect for relaxation and family getaways. With the...
... Read more3544 San Felipe Rd, San Jose, CA 95128
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
This is a beautiful building with very nice staff. It is having some new building issues at the time and they are still worki...
2671 Plummer Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Lincoln Glen Manor provides an assisted living community for seniors who are looking to be a part of all that San Jose, Santa Clara County, California has to offer. This community offers the memory care that seniors need along with a great location. The beautiful city of San Jose provides...
... Read more5555 Prospect Road, San Jose, CA 95129
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Here at Villa Fontana Retirement we understand the importance of family. In fact this senior living facility is family owned, so they go from one family to another. Our property is recently remodeled and a beautiful place to live right here in San Jose, CA. We have been in business for 20 years...
... Read moreThe community is really good for my loved one. The place seems to be well run. This is an older community, but it works for...
5121 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Belmont Village brings more than two decades of experience to its peerless Assisted Living and award-winning Memory Care. Our newest community in the Bay Area will offer the unique balance of innovative, research-based programming, best-in-class care and resident-centered living that Belmont...
... Read more429 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
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Our ideas and practices are anchored in The Poetry of Aging, our platform for living at Sonnet Hill.Like a poem, each person has their own pace, style and personality. We truly believe that there is no right or wrong way to be yourself.As lifespans get longer and research gets deeper, we are able...
... Read moreSonnet Hill looked like a great facility. It is brand new so when we took a tour there were very few residents and staff memb...
33883 Alvarado Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Pacifica Senior Living Union City is an assisted living senior community that is located in Union City, California. What makes our community unique is its program that is designed to enrich the body, mind, and soul. For the mind, Pacifica Senior Living Union City offers services such as...
... Read moreThis has been a great place for our mom. She enjoys her independence and the opportunities to socialize with other residents ...
348 W Juana Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Welcome Home to Pacifica Senior Living of San Leandro! We are located in the cozy downtown section of San Leandro below the Oakland foothills. With the cool evening breeze off the San Francisco Bay, you can sit outside in the patio courtyard and enjoy a beautiful Bay Area evening.Pacifica Senior...
... Read morevery nice facility - nice size rooms. convenient location - tour was very informative. answered all of my questions.
250 Myrtle Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Set within the City of Trees on the San Francisco Peninsula, Pacifica Senior Living Burlingame offers a progressive senior living community for active adults. We're located across the street from Washington Park, which provides scenic views for nearly every apartment. We are also convenient to...
... Read moreEnjoyed every visit at Atria Burlingame. Super nice staff and rooms always clean. Excellent care givers.
175 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Atria Sunnyvale is a welcoming assisted living community in a lovely, quiet neighborhood situated close to downtown Sunnyvale, California. Residents and their families can enjoy a stroll along winding walkways or relax in the beautifully landscaped courtyard. Or they may prefer to entertain...
... Read more[name removed] is very efficient in giving my medication.
2883 South Norfolk Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
For more than 20 years, Atria has served the families of San Mateo. With a continuing commitment to quality, the community is undergoing an extensive renovation to enhance its beauty and functionality. Once complete, residents will enjoy a host of exciting new spaces and amenities, including...
... Read moreAtria is great for me. I love it here. This is my family. I'm happy so my kids are too.
2750 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Sagebrook Senior Living is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community located in the heart of San Francisco near Geary and Masonic. Centrally located, we are close grocery stores, restaurants, a shopping center, many tourist attractions, and several churches of diverse faiths. Sagebrook is...
... Read moreMy dad is in a nice studio unit with a view of the garden. The staff is very patient and caring of my dad. There is a peace o...
The average cost of senior living in San Jose is $4,895 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Freemont, CA with an average of $3,145 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
In San Jose, California, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
In San Jose, California, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
San Jose, California, is car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in San Jose include bus routes and train routes. Seniors may receive fare discounts. San Jose has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is somewhat walkable.
San Jose offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San Jose and the Regional Medical Center of San Jose.
San Jose offers a variety of entertainment options. The city’s rolling hills and year-round sunshine make it the perfect place for outdoor activities. Seniors can enjoy strolling the city’s gardens, golfing at the local courses, or visiting the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo. San Jose also offers several historic sites and museums to explore — tour the infamous Winchester Mystery House to view peculiar architecture, view famous paintings at San Jose Museum of Art, or visit the beautiful Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph. Seniors can even visit the Cypress Senior Center to find new events.
Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:
Independent living communities – also known simply as retirement communities – in San Jose, California are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of San Jose retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.
The median monthly cost of independent living in San Jose is about $4,675 in the city proper, and $4,457 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost for independent living in the state of California is around $3,045.
For this type of senior living, San Jose, California offers many great options, and A Place for Mom can help you find the right one.
Living in San Jose is very expensive as it is the largest city at the center of Silicon Valley, one of the country’s most technologically innovative regions. In total, the San Jose cost-of-living index is rated 115 points higher than the national average of 100. The grocery index is also quite high at 14 points above the national average.
| Cost-of-living index | Grocery index | Median rent | Rent burden | Median home value | Median family income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215 | 114 | $2,338 | 22.5% | $711,511 | $96,662 |
There are 13 general hospitals that service the emergency needs of the greater San Jose area. Three of the top-rated hospitals in San Jose are:
San Jose has a Mediterranean type of climate with warm, dry summers and wet, mild winters. During the summer the city receives a high volume of direct sunlight. On average, the humidity level for San Jose is roughly 74%. The average humidity levels are highest during the month of January at roughly 80%.
Seasonal Temperatures
| Average summer temp | Typical summer high | Typical summer low | Average winter temp | Typical winter high | Typical winter low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80°F | 82°F (July) | 56°F (June) | 60°F | 63°F (February) | 42°F (January) |
Air Quality
| Average air quality index rating | Average maximum air quality index rating |
|---|---|
| 13 (Good) | 66 during October (Moderate) |
Moderate conditions mean that those who are sensitive to particulates in the air should consider limiting the amount of time they spend on outdoor exertion.
Precipitation and Inclement Weather
| Average monthly precipitation | Average maximum monthly precipitation | Inclement weather |
|---|---|---|
| 1” | 2” (January) | Earthquakes (high), wildfires, drought |
2016 Presidential Election Results for Santa Clara County
| Voted Democratic | Voted Republican | Voted Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| 73.37% | 20.77% | 5.86% |
Population
| Population city proper | Population metro area | Population density |
|---|---|---|
| 1,100,000 | 1,100,000 | 2,257 people per square mile |
Age
| Median | 60+ | 70+ | 80+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 9% | 5% | 3% |
Education
| High-school diploma | College degree | Graduate degree |
|---|---|---|
| 17% | 41% | 17% |
Race & Ethnicity
| Asian | Black | Hispanic | Native American | Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian | White | Two or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.4% | 3.0% | 32% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 26% | 5.2% |
Crime
| Total crimes | Property crimes per 1,000 citizens | Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens |
|---|---|---|
| 23,873 | 39 | 6 |
Miscellaneous
| Unemployed | Participate in the labor force | Have some form of disability | Live in poverty | Widows | Veterans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6% | 68% | 8% | 10% | 4% | 4% |
San Jose is considered very friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community are accepted by the general public and can actively participate in public life without fear of bigotry.
San Jose is right in the heart of Silicon Valley, which means it invests in its city and helps it grow. San Jose receives lots of support for their 25 museums in order to create unique, memorable experiences for the community. Some of the top museums include the San Jose Museum of Art, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and the world-renowned Computer History Museum.
San Jose’s rolling hills and year-round sunshine also make it a golfer’s paradise. You can play one of nine local or championship golf courses, including two signature Jack Nicklaus golf courses. The nice weather also allows for a good amount of hiking, walking on trails, and general outdoor activity.
For sports fans, you’re located right by Levi’s Stadium, host to the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers. If you prefer an indoor sport, the NHL’s San Jose Sharks also play nearby.
Oakmont of Silver Creek NOW OPEN, Aegis of Fremont and High Country Elderly Care are the top rated independent living facilities near San Jose, California. See full list of communities.
There are 292 independent living facilities near San Jose, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in San Jose, California are Atria Willow Glen, Brookdale San Jose, and Atria Almaden NOW OPEN. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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