Assisted living offers a safe residential setting for active seniors needing personalized supportive care but wish to retain their independence. Milpitas is located in one of the most expensive areas of California, so seniors can expect to pay about $6,100 per month for assisted living. This amount is higher than both the state and national averages, but comes with the perks of living in the Bay Area.
This guide covers aspects of assisted living in Milpitas, including the average cost of assisted living in the city compared to surrounding communities and other senior living options. It also offers several benefits and drawbacks of retiring in Milpitas, as well as a list of free local resources for older adults.
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1620 So. Main Street, Milpitas, CA, 95035
4.3
(18 reviews)
"We toured Westmont Milpitas. Everything was great. The director I met with was great. I had nothing negative to say about it. I met with the director and one of their restaurant managers and they were very friendly. I saw a one-bedroom and a studio. ..."
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1660 Gaton Drive, San Jose, CA, 95125
4.5
(51 reviews)
"We went to tour Atria Willow Glen. The place is absolutely beautiful. The grounds are welcoming. There are lots of walking areas. It's seven acres, so they have a wonderful site, they have a pool, and they have a koi pond with lots of mature koi. The..."
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175 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA, 94087
4.4
(37 reviews)
"I was at Atria Sunnyvale for a couple of days. The facility was fantastic. The people there were very kind and helpful. Although I wasn't there very long, everyone was more than I ever could expect. They were genuinely wonderful and helpful. I ended ..."
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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..."
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1039 E. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA, 94087
4.5
(32 reviews)
"My mother-in-law will be moving into Belmont Village Sunnyvale. Tim, the sales guy, was very detailed. He asked a lot of questions as to what my mother-in-law's needs were. And I felt that because he was so detailed in trying to understand what her n..."
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2860 Country Drive, Fremont, CA, 94536
4.4
(34 reviews)
"Cogir of Fremont Senior Living had a resort hotel feeling. It's very large and spacious. It seemed like they had a lot of activities there. The staff was helpful. Two different people helped us, but not at the same time...."
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2384 Pacific Drive, Santa Clara, CA, 95051
"My husband's Aunt lived at Pacific Gardens for several years at the end of her life. She went from living alone in her home with some outside help a few hours a week to Pacific Gardens and the family was very worried about her transition. Our chief c..."
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3800 Walnut Ave., Fremont, CA, 94538
4.3
(34 reviews)
"My mom will be moving into Carlton Senior Living Fremont. The people were very nice. It was very clean, and they had a lot of nice amenities and activities. The person who gave the tour was very informative and demonstrated her personal level of care..."
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917 Thornton Way, San Jose, CA, 95128
"Oakmont of San Jose is a nice facility. It's relatively new, only six years old. I like the fact that they had handrails in all hallways. So, if somebody was able to walk but unsteady and they don't want to use walkers, they can use the handrails to ..."
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633 S. Knickerbocker Drive, Sunnyvale, CA, 94087
"My Parents room is spacious clean and very comfortable. All of the staff that I have come in contact with are polite, caring and professional. The common areas of the facility are very inviting and nicely arranged, there are plenty of places to sit, ..."
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429 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA, 95126
5.0
(3 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 through a second tour, and they got her a wheelchair because she was having a very, very difficult time walking. They were very kind a..."
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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 ..."
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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,..."
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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..."
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1194 South Mary Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, 94087
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured Willie Care Home for my father, and it was very positive. The owner was really friendly, and they provided the information that we needed, so it was good. The place was very nice, it was clean and organized, and the clients were getting exce..."
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100 Bellerose Drive, San Jose, CA, 95128
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father is in Bellerose Senior Living and it's been going great. It's close enough to the house that many of the neighbors and his friends in the community can visit him. It's very clean, and it's got a great, friendly staff. Things are going well...."
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960 Vermont Street, San Jose, CA, 95126
3.5
(13 reviews)
"The tour I had at Rose Garden Court was good. The rooms were pretty decent and looked like they had enough room for one person. They have a nice backyard, where they can do things when the weather is nice. Michael was a real informative guy. You coul..."
READ MOREField staff from the Adult and Senior Care Program perform regulatory inspections of residential care facilities for the elderly, such as assisted living facilities. This program is part of the California Department of Social Services, Senior Care Licensing Program, which is in charge of monitoring and licensing facilities in Milpitas and throughout the state.
Milpitas’ proximity to San Francisco may contribute to its higher assisted living costs. According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Milpitas is $6,100, which is $1,100 more than the statewide average and $1,800 higher than the national median.
Milpitas’ higher-than-average cost of assisted living makes it more expensive than many other surrounding communities, but not all of them. Its cost is higher than Modesto’s by $2,100 and Vallejo’s by $1,600. Alternately, Milpitas’ cost is lower than Napa’s by $150 and Santa Cruz’s by $700.
Milpitas
$6,100
California
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Modesto
$4,000
Vallejo
$4,500
Napa
$6,250
Santa Cruz
$6,800
Seniors who are unsure of the right type of care for their needs and budget may compare assisted living to other options. Adult day health care is the least expensive option and provides the lowest amount of care. In Milpitas, it costs an average of $1,950 per month. In-home care, which includes both homemaker and home health aide services, is only $1 more per month than assisted living. Nursing home facilities are the highest cost option and provide the most care. Semiprivate rooms run about $12,471 and private rooms cost about $15,208 in Milpitas.
Homemaker Services
$6,101
Home Health Aide
$6,101
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$6,100
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,471
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$15,208
Note: Data for Milpitas was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
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 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.
Assisted Living
Tina
5
Review of Westmont Milpitas
We toured Westmont Milpitas. Everything was great. The director I met with was great. I had nothing negative to say about it. I met with the director and one of their restaurant managers and they...
Assisted Living
Diedre
4
Review of Westmont Milpitas
The tour we had at Westmont Milpitas was nice. The facility was new. Everything was kind of a la carte there. Although it seemed affordable at first, they kind of added on a lot of different fees....
Assisted Living
Terry
3
Review of Westmont Milpitas
My mother moved into Westmont Milpitas. Unfortunately like everywhere, they're understaffed and poorly managed. They've had a lot of turnover in every position, from the chef to the director to the...
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