Best Assisted Living Facilities in Santa Clara, CA

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Santa Clara, CA area.

In Santa Clara, California, you'll find a variety of senior housing options designed to meet the diverse needs of its senior population, which constitutes 27.7% of the city's residents. With options ranging from independent living to specialized memory care and nursing facilities, there are eight local senior living communities to consider. The average cost for assisted living in Santa Clara stands at $5,086 per month, reflecting the city's higher cost of living experienced in this part of California. This guide will illuminate some of the standout assisted living communities in Santa Clara, helping you approach this significant decision with confidence and peace of mind.

63 Communities were found near Santa Clara, CA
Westmont of Milpitas
Our Rating:
of 5
8.8

Westmont of Milpitas

80 Cedar Way, Milpitas, CA 95035 (4.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.8
Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen

1420 Curci Drive, San Jose, CA 95126 (4.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9
Sunrise of Sunnyvale
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Sunrise of Sunnyvale

633 South Knickerbocker Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
All Seasons Homecare
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

All Seasons Homecare

262 Hamilton Avenue, Suite C, Campbell, CA 95008 (5 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
Care Indeed - Campbell
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Care Indeed - Campbell

419 E. Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008 (5 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
Affordable Senior Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Affordable Senior Care

286 East Hamilton Ave Suite D, Campbell, CA 95008 (5 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
Campbell Village
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Campbell Village

290 N San Tomas Aquino Rd, Campbell, CA 95008 (5.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
Westgate Villa
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Westgate Villa

5425 Mayme Ave, San Jose, CA 95129 (5.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
Home Instead Senior Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Home Instead Senior Care

1 West Campbell Ave. #J-67, Campbell, CA 95008 (5.4 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
Kindred at Home - Campbell
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Kindred at Home - Campbell

901 Campisi Way, Suite 310, Campbell, CA 95008 (5.4 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
Merrill Gardens at Campbell
Our Rating:
of 5
7

Merrill Gardens at Campbell

2115 South Winchester Boulevard, Campbell, CA 95008 (5.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
7
Domesticare
Our Rating:
of 5
7

Domesticare

1777 Hamilton Ave # 206, San Jose, CA 95125 (5.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
7
Compassionate ElderCare RCFE
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Compassionate ElderCare RCFE

683 Undajon Drive, San Jose, CA 95133 (5.8 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Senior Helpers - Campbell, CA
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Senior Helpers - Campbell, CA

1262 E. Hamilton Ave Suite F, Campbell, CA 95008 (6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Family Matters In-Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Family Matters In-Home Care

2155 S. Bascom Ave. Suite 116, Campbell, CA 95008 (6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Esther's Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Esther's Residential Care Home

1224 Bent Drive, Campbell, CA 95008 (6.1 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Right at Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Right at Home

500 East Calaveras Boulevard Suite 329, Milpitas, CA 95035 (6.1 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Dry Creek Guest Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Dry Creek Guest Home

1856 Dry Creek Road, San Jose, CA 95124 (6.3 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Caring Hands Home Health Agency, LLC
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Caring Hands Home Health Agency, LLC

800 West El Camino Real, Suite 180, Mountain View, CA 94040 (6.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Princess Lodge
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Princess Lodge

552 W Hacienda Ave, Campbell, CA 95008 (6.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Villa Toscana Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Villa Toscana Memory Care

939 West El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040 (6.6 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
The Rose Garden Elderly Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

The Rose Garden Elderly Care

2993 Knights Bridge Rd, San Jose, CA 95132 (6.8 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Lincoln Glen Manor
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Lincoln Glen Manor

2671 Plummer Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 (7.3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Right at Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Right at Home

3535 Ross Ave #308, San Jose, CA 95124 (7.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
TheKey Los Gatos
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

TheKey Los Gatos

14777 Los Gatos Blvd., # 104, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (7.7 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Map of Assisted Living in Santa Clara

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Westmont of Milpitas
  • Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen
  • Sunrise of Sunnyvale
  • All Seasons Homecare
  • Care Indeed - Campbell
  • Affordable Senior Care
  • Campbell Village
  • Westgate Villa
  • Home Instead Senior Care
  • Kindred at Home - Campbell
  • Merrill Gardens at Campbell
  • Domesticare
  • Compassionate ElderCare RCFE
  • Senior Helpers - Campbell, CA
  • Family Matters In-Home Care
  • Esther's Residential Care Home
  • Right at Home
  • Dry Creek Guest Home
  • Caring Hands Home Health Agency, LLC
  • Princess Lodge
  • Villa Toscana Memory Care
  • The Rose Garden Elderly Care
  • Lincoln Glen Manor
  • Right at Home
  • TheKey Los Gatos

Senior Living Statistics for Santa Clara, California

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


The average monthly cost of assisted living in Santa Clara, California, is $5,086. There are many other options for care, including independent living at $5,537 per month, nursing homes ranging from $6,500 to $10,231 per month depending on room type, and memory care priced at $6,398. Costs will vary significantly based on the facility and level of care that you choose, offering a variety of options to fit your budget and needs.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $5,086
Memory Care $6,398
Independent Living $5,537
Nursing Home: Private Room $6,500
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $6,503
Nursing Home: Studio $7,652
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $8,275
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom $10,231

Average Cost of Assisted Living in Santa Clara


On average, assisted living costs $5,086 per month in Santa Clara, which is more than some other cities in the area, including Menlo Park ($4,837 per month) and Portola Valley ($4,817 per month). However, Santa Clara assisted living costs are higher than both the California state average ($4,357 per month) and the national average ($4,546 per month).
City Average Monthly Cost
Santa Clara $5,086

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Santa Clara compares to California and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
Santa Clara $5,086
California $4,357
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in Santa Clara


Wondering how many options there are for senior living in and around Santa Clara? The city has 8 communities, while the surrounding area has 74, and the state of California has 1,923.
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Santa Clara

74

Surrounding Area

1923

California

Santa Clara Senior Demographics


In Santa Clara, California, seniors make up about 27.7% of the total population of 128,058. Among these seniors, 11.4% are in their 50s, 8.3% are in their 60s, 5% are in their 70s, and 3% are 80 or older. The gender distribution skews slightly more male with 52.7% men compared to 47.3% women. Regarding marital status, 52.2% of seniors in Santa Clara are married, 7.9% are divorced, 36.8% have never married, and 3.1% are widowed. The city's senior population reflects rich diversity, with 47.2% identifying as Asian and 34.8% as White. There are also 15.3% Hispanic, 7.6% mixed race, 7% identifying as other, 2.3% Black, 0.8% Pacific, and 0.3% Native American, highlighting a broad and vibrant multicultural community.

Population

Santa Clara has a population of 128,058.
  • 52.7% Male
  • 47.3% Female

Marital Status

  • 52.2% Married
  • 7.9% Divorced
  • 36.8% Never Married
  • 3.1% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 27.7% of the population.
  • 11.4% in their 50s
  • 8.3% in their 60s
  • 5% in their 70s
  • 3% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 34.8% White
  • 2.3% Black
  • 47.2% Asian
  • 0.3% Native
  • 0.8% Pacific
  • 7% Identifying as Other
  • 7.6% Mixed Race
  • 15.3% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near Santa Clara

There are several cities with senior living options near Santa Clara, California. Average costs vary, ranging from $4,730 per month in Morgan Hill to $5,067 in Sunnyvale. Other nearby cities include San Jose, Campbell, Palo Alto, and Los Gatos.

City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
San Jose $4,971
Campbell $5,010
Sunnyvale $5,067
City Average Monthly Cost
Palo Alto $4,850
Morgan Hill $4,730
Los Gatos $4,979

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.