Milpitas serves as part of the Silicon Valley region at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, just west of Mount Hamilton and east of the Santa Clara Valley floor. This region accommodates older adults through tailored long-term care solutions, including 22 assisted living facilities in Milpitas and adjacent communities. As of 2024, seniors in these facilities pay monthly fees of around $7,150, with rates tracking beyond the California median of $6,250 and the U.S. baseline of $5,350.
In the following guide, we feature 277 reviews reviews of local facilities, which indicate an average quality score of 4.5 out of 5 stars stars.
80 Cedar Way, Milpitas, CA 95035
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Westmont Milpitas is extremely clean. It has an indoor pool. The food is good. There's a lot of activities. Mom's apartment is great. She has a full kitchen, a washer and dryer, a walk-in shower, a walk-in closet, a good-sized room, and an eating bar..."
Pricing not available
1620 So. Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
4.5
(10 reviews)
"It was very beautiful and clean. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and helpful...."
$3,788
1380 S De Anza Blvd., San Jose, CA 95129
Nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, MorningStar at West San Jose offers a vibrant and welcoming senior living experience at 1380 S De Anza Boulevard in San Jose, California. This thoughtfully designed community provides Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, catering to a wide range of lifestyles and care needs. Whether residents are seeking a maintenance-free lifestyle or specialized memory support, MorningStar delivers exceptional care in a setting that blends comfort with elegance. Residents at MorningStar enjoy a wide variety of amenities and services that enhance daily living and promote wellness. The beautifully maintained grounds feature garden areas and patios perfect for relaxing or socializing. Inside, the community offers a spa, fitness room, coffee shop, and even an on-site beauty and barber shop. Services like housekeeping, linen, and laundry care make life easier, while transportation services provide access to local outings and appointments. A rich calendar of activities—including music, yoga, book clubs, arts and crafts, and excursions—ensures there's always something meaningful to participate in. Dining is a pleasure with in-room kitchenettes, shared meals in the elegant dining room, and the option for room service, all with accommodations for special diets and guest visits. What sets MorningStar at West San Jose apart is its multicultural, compassionate approach to care and communication. Staff members speak English, Spanish, American Sign Language, Mandarin, and Hindi, creating a deeply inclusive environment. A secured gate offers peace of mind, especially for families with loved ones in Memory Care, while the personalized attention and commitment to dignity shine through in every interaction. Conveniently located near shopping, parks, and cultural attractions, MorningStar provides not just a place to live—but a place to thrive. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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35459 Cleremont Dr, Newark, CA 94560
Our Three Hearts Care Home, in Newark, CA, is bright, welcoming, and designed to create a comfortable environment for our residents and your loved ones. We are dedicated to providing a warm, homely environment where the comfort, safety, and well-being of our residents are our top priorities. Our facility features spacious private rooms and shared rooms and a spacious activity room, perfect for relaxation and social activities. We offer personalized care plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident, along with 24/7 care from our care staff who are dedicated to provide compassionate care. They undergo continuous training to stay updated on the best care practices and are known for their kindness, patience, and commitment to making residents feel at home. We provide delicious meals catering to various dietary needs, regular housekeeping, and laundry services. Our Three Hearts Care Home is more than just a place to live; it's a community where seniors can thrive and enjoy their golden years with dignity and joy. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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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
919 Rosette Court, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The Parkview RCH#2 is very nice, and the people are very nice. It's assisted living, and my wife moved there. She is currently out again because she's hospitalized. They provide activities like taking them out a little bit. Most of the elderlies are ..."
$5,500
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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
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
35490 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536
5.0
(5 reviews)
"My dear friend needed a safe and comfortable to live when her dementia claimed her ability to care for herself. We found the staff knowledgeable, efficient, kind and welcoming. The transition to memory care was much easier than I had anticipated...."
$4,090
6839 Singletree Ct, Pleasanton, CA 94588
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured Welcome Home Senior Residence - Pleasanton. It's clean and neat, and it smelled good. The person who gave the tour was nice, they were friendly and open to showing the guest rooms or client rooms. I spoke to a guest there, she was very happy..."
$7,500
2900 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588
5.0
(9 reviews)
"During my recent stay at Creekview I had a clean and spacious room. There is enough cabinet space for personal belongings. Bed linen is changed regularly. Flooring is cleaned regularly. The food was tasty, hot, and there is a good variety to choose f..."
$12,000
9450 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother is in Golden Living Guest Home, LLC. It's a board and care for six people. It's bright and cheerful, and they encourage the people to engage in activities. I haven't had that much contact with the staff, but they seem very nice. I'm very pl..."
$4,800
CARING STARS WINNER
23500 Cristo Rey Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014
4.8
(64 reviews)
"I toured The Forum at Rancho San Antonio. It's a clean facility with many amenities that I would be interested in. The staff was very knowledgeable. She knew what she was talking about, and I was impressed with her. It would be more what I was lookin..."
$9,990
5700 Pleasant Hill Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588
4.8
(7 reviews)
"I toured Ivy Park at Pleasanton. Nicole, the person that I saw, was extremely helpful. It's a beautiful facility. Everything's just wonderful. I felt very special going there and being treated very respectfully and everything. So, I would say that wh..."
$4,595
601 Laurel Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
4.7
(8 reviews)
"The very first one we saw was The Stratford. It's quite an elegant place. It presents very nicely. It's very nice and clean. The units are a little bit on the small side, but very nice, and they have (I think) 11 floors, so it's a high rise, and they..."
$7,812
CARING STARS WINNER
100 Valley Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566
4.7
(58 reviews)
"I want to leave a review regarding my mother. My mother passed away recently and The Parkview was always so incredible to her. I would like to give a special shout out to the Activities team. Deborah, Jim, Leland, & Obed. They always kept her doing f..."
$8,945
11889 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94619
4.7
(10 reviews)
"I went to Ivy Park at Oakland Hills. The woman was great. We toured and we had been there before because I live nearby, but it was like five or six, seven years ago, and now it's been re-purchased or they've remodeled some of the rooms. The tour was ..."
$4,695
600 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304
4.6
(13 reviews)
"I was at Vi at Palo Alto for rehab. It was so fantastic. It was like being on a cruise. They were wonderful. All the physical therapists, the caregivers were very kind. I had my own room with a great view. The food was fantastic. I was in a wheelchai..."
$6,090
CARING STARS WINNER
707 Thayer Lane, Foster City, CA 94404
4.6
(22 reviews)
"My mom has been living at Atria Square in Foster City, CA since October 2024...I cannot begin to tell you how happy our whole family is with the entire staff and facility. The staff members know all the names of the residents and are ready to serve ..."
$6,700
2245 Sol Street, San Leandro, CA 94578
4.6
(3 reviews)
"I made the fateful decision to engage Heart And Soul Communities II in San Leandro as a hospice domicile for my spouse as they began their transition from hospital to end of life. After my interview, I believed that this was a vocation for the peo..."
$5,000
Assisted Living
Sarah
5.0
Review of Westmont of San Jose
It was very beautiful and clean. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.
Assisted Living
Michael
5.0
Review of Westmont of San Jose
It was a nice place. It's a new building and everything seemed clean. The people seemed like they were having a good time there. They had a gym, a swimming pool, and a live band once a week. The...
Assisted Living
Greg
5.0
Review of Westmont of San Jose
It was pretty much the same as the other one we visited, though I would say it was the better of the two. The staff was excellent. They were really good and very, very informational. I was...
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows that assisted living facilities in Milpitas charge around $7,150 per month, which tracks $900 over the state median. While costs in Merced run lower at approximately $3,195, facilities in other nearby cities charge comparable rates. For example, in Salinas, fees hover near $7,709, and in Santa Cruz, seniors pay roughly $8,130.
Milpitas
$7,150
California
$6,250
The United States
$5,350
Santa Cruz
$8,130
Salinas
$7,709
Merced
$3,195
San Francisco
$7,495
Low-income seniors residing in Milpitas may be eligible to apply for government funding to help pay for assisted living. There are currently two programs available: the 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver program through Medi-Cal and Supplemental Security Income – Category G.
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.
Seniors in Milpitas pay assisted living costs of around $7,150 per month. Although adult day health care costs less at roughly $1,257, other senior care solutions cost hundreds or thousands of dollars more. For example, seniors pay about $8,008 for in-home care and approximately $8,771 for home health care, and local nursing homes charge roughly $13,809 for shared living units.
In-Home Care
$8,008
Home Health Care
$8,771
Adult Day Health Care
$1,257
Assisted Living Facility
$7,150
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$13,809
Note: Since data for Milpitas is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, San Jose, instead.
Seniors have a multitude of resources available on a local and countywide level. These resources offer a range of services and programs that benefit aging adults by helping them remain active, social and part of their community.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara Lee Senior Center | (408) 586-3400 | The Barbara Lee Senior Center provides a variety of activities for seniors aged 50 and older, including art and enrichment classes, fitness classes and presentations, as well as friendly competitions of pool, ping pong and board games. It also regularly provides blood pressure readings, health insurance counseling, a loan closet, legal services, AARP free tax appointments and outreach transportation. Members can take advantage of its social services resource area, as well as a lounge area for reading, watching television and socializing. |
| Department of Aging and Adult Services | (408) 755-7600 | DAAS assists all Santa Clara County's senior residents by promoting an age-friendly community and striving to ensure a safe, independent lifestyle. Its services include adult protective services, nutrition programs and providing resources for older adults, among others. |
| Santa Clara County Fire Department | (408) 378-4010 | The Santa Clara County Fire Department serves as an information and referral service for seniors throughout Santa Clara County. It helps older adults find the programs and services they need through its Community Education Services. |
| Sourcewise | Sourcewise, 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, supports seniors throughout Santa Clara County by providing access to services and resources that are vital to adults aged 60 or older. It strives to educate and prepare older adults to better navigate their life and health options. Programs it provides include information and awareness services, senior employment services, a farmers market program, volunteer opportunities and an online resource directory. | |
| Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County | (408) 468-0100 | Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County offers numerous services to seniors, which includes serving as the Long-Term Care Ombudsman for older adults living in assisted living facilities within the county. The LTCO program helps ensure residents are being cared for properly. Its Handicapables Program provides opportunities for socialization with bimonthly gatherings, which may include an optional Mass, group discussions, lunch, entertainment and/or speakers. It also offers group outings to cultural events, recreational activities and educational programs. |
Milpitas-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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