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Westmont of Morgan Hill

1160 Cochrane Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

3.9(38 reviews)

"We toured Westmont of Morgan Hill, and we put a deposit for a room. We are very pleased with it, and we would like to be...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,195
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Vista Harden Ranch

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...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,495
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Paradise Villa

2177 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

3.7(8 reviews)

"This is the best care and the best care givers in the Santa Cruz area!! The rooms for the most part are LARGE with lots...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,775
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Carlton Senior Living San Jose

380 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95136

4.3(26 reviews)

"The Carlton was awesome, which was why we ended up putting my mom there. The room was great, and we got her a studio...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,995
The Maple House II

The Maple House II

2000 Brommer Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

The Maple House staff are proud of our reputation of providing high quality services to residents. Our mission is to...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,850
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Twin Lakes Manor

777 Volz Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

3.6(3 reviews)

"My 92-year-old mom moved into Twin Lakes Manor in early 2020. With their consistent quality care, she has improved...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,200
The Maple House

The Maple House

410 Pennsylvania Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

The Maple House staff is proud of our reputation of providing high-quality services to residents. Our mission is to...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,900
Villa Antonio

Villa Antonio

1494 Koch Lane, San Jose, CA 95125

,Villa Antonio is proud to offer its residents a warm, comfortable, and secure atmosphere. It is complete with a variety...

Assisted Living
$6,500
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Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care

1335 Byron Dr, Salinas, CA 93901

4.3(12 reviews)

"Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care was beautiful, very clean, and very nice. It seemed like they had a very...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,350
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Belmont Village Los Gatos

5121 Union Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124

4.2(4 reviews)

"We visited Belmont Village Los Gatos. It is a very new facility, so the physical appearance was excellent. The staff was...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,520
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Palm Villas of Campbell

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...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$8,500
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Valora at Campbell

2375 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Valora at Campbell is located at 2375 S. Bascom Avenue in Campbell, CA 95008, offering assisted living, memory care, and...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
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Juliet Stephen RCH

Juliet Stephen RCH

909 College Drive, San Jose, CA 95128

5.0(1 review)

"My mother moved into Juliet Stephen RCH. It was a very good experience. Their response time when you push the button is...

Assisted Living
$6,500
College Manor

College Manor

760 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128

College Manor is proud to offer its residents a warm, comfortable, and secure atmosphere. It is complete with a variety...

Assisted Living
$6,000
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Sonnet Hill Senior Living

429 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95126

5.0(4 reviews)

"Sonnet Hill Senior Living was delightful. It was my choice for my friend who's 98 years old. I took her and we went...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,950
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The Watermark at San Jose

1017 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128

4.0(1 review)

"The Watermark at San Jose has been open for several months now. We've met some of the staff but not enough to evaluate...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,300
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2All About Seniors

1474 Pompey Drive, San Jose, CA 95128

5.0(1 review)

"All About Seniors is an actual home setting, so it's very homey, comfortable, and has a relaxed feel. The staff also...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,000
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Belmont Village San Jose

500 S. Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95128

4.4(36 reviews)

"We got a very nice tour of the Belmont Village Senior Living in San Jose. The place was very pricey, though it was...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,960
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Merrill Gardens at Gilroy

7600 Isabella Way, Gilroy, CA 95020

4.1(37 reviews)

"I had a good visit with Village Green (Merrill Gardens of Gilroy). They gave a very thorough tour. It was a very nice...

Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$3,500
Prima Vera Gardens

Prima Vera Gardens

16095 Church Street, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

5.0(2 reviews)

"Villa Serena of Morgan Hill is a very wonderful facility. We liked the price, the care, and the compassion. We also like...

Assisted Living
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Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

Dennis

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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...

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Cidalia

I visited this facility

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...

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Assisted Living

Charlota

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Gilroy, CA and Nearby Cities

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

Paying for Assisted Living in Gilroy

 

The cost of care varies somewhat, but in Gilroy, seniors pay an average of $6,000 a month for assisted living.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Gilroy

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.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Gilroy, CA

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Gilroy

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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Gilroy

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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