
The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Santa Clara, CA for 2023
There are 91 Assisted Living Facilities in the Santa Clara area, with 6 in Santa Clara and 85 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Santa Clara is $4,387 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,860.
To help you with your search, browse the 342 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Santa Clara. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Santa Clara 4.4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Campbell with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Santa Clara, CA
Pacific Gardens Assisted Living & Mem...
Unicorn RCH
sunrise manor residential care homes
Atria Willow Glen
Atria Sunnyvale
Belmont Village San Jose
Belmont Village Sunnyvale
Oakmont of San Jose
Sunrise of Sunnyvale
Sonnet Hill Senior Living
Parkview RCH #2
Westmont Milpitas
All About Seniors Elder Care
2All About Seniors
Juliet Stephen RCH
Willie Care Home
Bellerose Senior Living
Villa Fontana Retirement Community
Belmont Village Los Gatos
Westgate Villa Assisted Living
Rose Garden Court
Palm Villas of Campbell
Villa Verde
College Manor
Villa Antonio
Willie Care Home II
Esther's Residential Care Home
Holy Spirit Residential Care
The Forum at Rancho San Antonio
Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen
Merrill Gardens at Campbell
Saratoga Retirement Community
Sunny View
Cedar Creek Alzheimer's & Dementia Ca...
Lincoln Glen Manor
The Watermark at Almaden
At Home Senior Living
Princess Lodge
Villa Siena
Pruneridge Residential Care Home 2
Pinehill
Epione Residential Care
Caring Hearts Senior Care Home, Inc
Our Lady of Fatima Villa
Campbell Village
Sunnyside Gardens
Magnolia Inn
Shalom Mountain View
Compassionate Eldercare Undajon Rcfe
Dry Creek Guest Home
Casa Alice Care Home
Rose Guest Home
Kimberly's Elder Kare Kottage
Golden Shore Care Home
Park Avenue Adult Residential Facilities
Florence Residential Care Home #2
Evonne'S Residential Care Home #1
St. Mary'S Residential Care Home Ii
Norseman Adult Residential Care Home
BonHomie III
BonHomie IV
Lincoln & Pine Care Home
A Home at Shaw
BonHomie in Saratoga
Marilag's Care Home
Precious Moments Residential Care Hom...
Precious Moments Residential Care Hom...
Casa Pastel Care Home
Paradise Care Home
Somerset Senior Living
Blossom Valley Care Home 2
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Santa Clara
Santa Clara, California, named for the Mission Santa Clara de Asís, which founded the city in 1777, is situated in the San Francisco Bay Area. Seniors here make up about 10 percent of the population. Santa Clara seniors considering assisted living facilities have seven local communities and 74 nearby from which to choose. Each facility is licensed and regulated by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. It evaluates all activities of daily living, among other things, during the annual license renewal process to ensure seniors are living a healthy, active lifestyle.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Santa Clara
- Residents in Santa Clara face an inflated cost of living. Total expenses are 60 percent higher than the state average and 152 percent higher than the national average, which impacts senior ALF costs and personal spending limits.
- Locals of Santa Clara enjoy mild year-round weather conditions that average between 50 to 70 degrees. Assisted living facilities in the city provides more outdoor ADLs due to warm winters and cool summers, which is beneficial to senior health and well-being.
- Locals of Santa Clara enjoy both lower property and violent crime rates. Compared to the national average, violent crime is 210 percent lower while property crime is 11 percent lower.
- California is known for not being tax-friendly and does not provide seniors with a tax-exemption on retirement income, besides SSI. Santa Clara residents have a combined 9 percent sales tax compared to the 6 percent national average and 8.54 percent state average.
- Santa Clara is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership "has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or country a great place for people of all ages," according to AARP.
- Santa Clara has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Santa Clara Senior Center, a program developed by the city of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department to provide facilities, programs and services to seniors as well as one senior center.
Paying for Assisted Living in Santa Clara
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in Santa Clara start around $4,387 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Santa Clara and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Santa Clara
Eligible seniors have three options for financial assistance in Santa Clara while applying for care in an assisted living facility, including Med-Cali (Medicare) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Assisted Living Waiver (ALW), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the optional state supplement (OSS).
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Santa Clara
Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Santa Clara
Santa Clara-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.


Other Options in Santa Clara, CA
Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Santa Clara
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Review of Pacific Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Support
Pacific Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Support had a very homey feeling. It was very comfortable. The rooms were lovely. Where they eat and dine was very nice. It was situated in a nice and s... Read more
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Review of Pacific Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Support
I've toured Pacific Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Support. Both assisted living and memory care are combined, one side of the facility is memory care and the other side is assisted living, a... Read more
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Review of Pacific Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Support
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