Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Gilroy, CA below include 21 Assisted Living facilities with 461 reviews. On average in Gilroy, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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CARING STARS WINNER
7600 Isabella Way, Gilroy, CA 95020
4.1
(37 reviews)
"My mom is on a waiting list at Merrill Gardens at Gilroy. The cleanliness was fine. The rooms were clean and spacious. They offered a lot more activities there than they did at the other place. They were doing activities when we were there. The staff..."
$3,050
909 College Drive, San Jose, CA 95128
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother moved into Juliet Stephen RCH. It was a very good experience. Their response time when you push the button is so far it's always been under a minute. That's a huge thing right now. It's like a three-star hotel as far as their amenities. The..."
$6,500
429 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My dad stayed at Sonnet Hill Senior Living. They assisted him with his medications. They coordinated with Kaiser to get him his own wheelchair and provided meals, they have activities there, but he didn't participate in those. They're doing his laund..."
$5,950
1474 Pompey Drive, San Jose, CA 95128
5.0
(1 reviews)
"All About Seniors is an actual home setting, so it's very homey, comfortable, and has a relaxed feel. The staff also lives there so they take care of the place very well, it's very clean. The food is excellent, and because there's only six residents,..."
$6,000
290 Regency Circle, Salinas, CA 93906
4.5
(5 reviews)
"We chose Vista Harden Ranch for my relative because of the pricing. The whole staff is nice. The communication is excellent and they're always willing to answer any questions I have. It's a very clean facility. He's gained 25 pounds since he's been t..."
$3,495
16515 Butterfield Blvd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
4.5
(12 reviews)
"Our tour at Loma Clara Senior Living went well. It seemed to have good options as far as activities, and there seemed to be a fairly lively community there. The staff was professional and informational. I think the place was pretty clean. I didn't se..."
$4,645
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CARING STARS WINNER
1660 Gaton Drive, San Jose, CA 95125
4.4
(51 reviews)
"I toured Atria Willow Glen. I liked that one. I would recommend it. It was clean and well-organized. The people that I talked to seemed to be happy. The staff seemed to be well informed. They seemed to work together well. They were all groomed. Their..."
$3,795
CARING STARS WINNER
1320 Padre Drive, Salinas, CA 93901
4.4
(21 reviews)
"We loved Ivy Park at Salinas. It was very well run and maintained, but I think the size of it would make it easy for some people to kind of get lost in the big crowd. It was nice for a retirement community, but it was too big for what we wanted. The ..."
$4,595
CARING STARS WINNER
500 S. Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95128
4.4
(36 reviews)
"Belmont Village San Jose was a beautiful place. I would rate it 100% all the way around, but it was very expensive. The staff was wonderful and the food was wonderful. They served salmon. The common spaces were nice. I just could not afford that plac..."
$5,960
1009 Blossom River Way, San Jose, CA 95123
4.3
(50 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale San Jose. It has a nice atmosphere and friendly staff. I met half a dozen residents, and they have very positive feelings about Brookdale. What I especially liked was that utilities included water, electricity, trash, and two meals..."
$5,250
CARING STARS WINNER
PROMOTION!
380 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95136
4.3
(25 reviews)
"My wife has moved into Carlton Senior Living San Jose. What I like best is its proximity to our home, so I can go visit her frequently without too much trouble. I have tried some of the food and it's quite good. There are plenty of activities she can..."
$5,995
1335 Byron Dr, Salinas, CA 93901
4.3
(12 reviews)
"My dad moved into Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care. It's a small facility, but it is very nice. The people are very caring and attentive. It just got renovated, so it looks like a boutique hotel. I'm really very, very pleased with it. He..."
$4,350
3333 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95008
4.3
(6 reviews)
"My relative has moved into Palm Villas of Campbell. We're impressed with the care that they're giving as he's getting more severe dementia, and he needs more care. Everything is excellent there. The facility is clean. They're attentive. They have man..."
$7,500
917 Thornton Way, San Jose, CA 95128
4.3
(30 reviews)
"We liked Oakmont of San Jose a lot. We were very impressed. It was very homey. The residents and the staff were just friendly. They knew everybody, so we really liked that situation. What we did not like about them is their independent living rooms f..."
$5,895
4855 San Felipe Road, San Jose, CA 95135
4.2
(29 reviews)
"My wife and I moved to Ivy Park at San Jose. They take care of you very well, and consistently, and the care is very good. We have diabetic care and also personal care. The structure of the building is pretty good. They have excursions and travel. Th..."
$4,495
5121 Union Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124
4.2
(4 reviews)
"I've toured Belmont Village Los Gatos' memory care and also looked at all of the levels. The tour was great, I thought it was a really beautiful facility. What I liked about the memory care is that they have a thing called Circle of Friends, where al..."
$6,520
CARING STARS WINNER
100 Lockewood Lane, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
4.1
(46 reviews)
"My dad will move into Brookdale Scotts Valley. We chose it because of a combination of things. There was a good ratio of men to women. The place is very clean, well taken care of, has very friendly staff, and has very friendly people who live there. ..."
$4,015
PROMOTION!
4463 San Felipe Road, San Jose, CA 95135
4.0
(32 reviews)
"I went to Atria Evergreen Valley. I liked it. I have a friend that stays there, so I'm familiar with it. My friend is in independent living. The place was busy because they were about to serve dinner, but the staff took time to walk me around and a..."
$2,995
3544 San Felipe Road, San Jose, CA 95135
4.0
(11 reviews)
"My wife has moved into Oakmont of Silver Creek. It is very presentable. The landscaping is very well done, and it's relaxing when you walk in. The front lobby is immaculate. The lady at the front desk always acknowledges me, and they greet you, and t..."
$6,495
1160 Cochrane Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
3.9
(38 reviews)
"Westmont of Morgan Hill seemed to be very clean and very well maintained. They were cleaning the rooms while we were there. Their housecleaning was up to par. We were very pleased with them. However, they turned my mom down because she had a problem ..."
$2,995
Assisted Living
Dennis
2.0
Review of Merrill Gardens at Gilroy
Merrill Gardens at Gilroy was nice. The physical appearance of the community was good overall. They have a dining area and a laundry room. I had a family member who stayed there. Their staff was...
Assisted Living
Cidalia
5.0
Review of Merrill Gardens at Gilroy
My mother is on a waitlist with the Merrill Gardens at Gilroy. They're an awesome place. So the first thing that impressed me about the tour was the representative, her name is Lisa. I have a...
Assisted Living
Charlota
4.0
Review of Merrill Gardens at Gilroy
Mother moved into Merrill Gardens. It's clean, pleasant, and friendly. They have everything. They have outings, board games, movies, creative writing groups, crossword puzzle groups, cooking...
Seniors in Gilroy pay an average of $6,000 a month for assisted living, which is high by state and national standards. Both California's average cost of $5,250 and the national average of $4,500 are substantially lower than in Gilroy. Some California cities also have less expensive assisted living than Gilroy, such as San Diego ($5,475), Los Angeles ($5,250) and Sacramento ($5,225). However, costs in Gilroy are $319 less than in San Francisco.
Gilroy
$6,000
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Los Angeles
$5,250
Sacramento
$5,225
San Diego
$5,475
San Francisco
$6,319
The cost of care varies somewhat, but in Gilroy, seniors pay an average of $6,000 a month for assisted living.
Senior citizens in California, as well as those with a qualifying disability, may be eligible for the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW), which is a Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver that was created by legislation that directed the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Gilroy seniors may opt for other senior living arrangements that better suit their care needs. In-home and home health care both average more at $7,102 a month in Gilroy, while adult day health care is less at $1,820. Nursing homes provide a higher level of medical care than assisted living, so seniors pay significantly more for it. A semiprivate nursing home room in Gilroy costs $11,863 a month.
In-Home Care
$7,102
Home Health Care
$7,102
Adult Day Health Care
$1,820
Assisted Living Facility
$6,000
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$11,863
Note: Data for Gilroy was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Jose, was used instead.
Gilroy and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Gilroy, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Gilroy Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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