
60 Assisted Living Facilities near Sunnyvale, CA
There are 60 Assisted Living Facilities in the Sunnyvale area, with 12 in Sunnyvale and 48 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Sunnyvale is $4,934 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,630. Cheaper nearby regions include Mountain View with an average starting cost of $4,000.
To help you with your search, browse the 308 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Sunnyvale. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Sunnyvale 4.2 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Cupertino with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 18 families in Sunnyvale find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Sunnyvale, call (855) 863-8283.
Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in Sunnyvale, CA
Atria Sunnyvale
Belmont Village Sunnyvale
Sunrise of Sunnyvale
Parkview RCH #2
Willie Care Home
Willie Care Home II
At Home Senior Living
Sunnyside Gardens
Magnolia Inn
Rose Guest Home
St. Mary'S Residential Care Home Ii
Belmont Village San Jose
Pacific Gardens Assisted Living & Mem...
Oakmont of San Jose
BridgePoint at Los Altos
Sunrise of Palo Alto
2All About Seniors
Juliet Stephen RCH
Pinehill
Bellerose Senior Living
Palo Alto Commons
Villa Fontana Retirement Community
Westgate Villa Assisted Living
Rose Garden Court
Westmont Milpitas
College Manor
Casa Pastel Care Home
Somerset Senior Living
The Forum at Rancho San Antonio
Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen
Merrill Gardens at Campbell
Saratoga Retirement Community
The Terraces at Los Altos
Sunny View
Villa Siena
All About Seniors Elder Care
Pruneridge Residential Care Home 2
Caring Hearts Senior Care Home, Inc
Our Lady of Fatima Villa
Campbell Village
Shalom Mountain View
Moldaw Family Residences
Casa Alice Care Home
Unicorn RCH
Kimberly's Elder Kare Kottage
Golden Shore Care Home
Park Avenue Adult Residential Facilities
sunrise manor residential care homes
BonHomie in Saratoga
Paradise Care Home
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Sunnyvale
Seniors looking for a fast-paced, high-tech environment may love Sunnyvale. Nestled on the south end of San Francisco Bay, it is a bustling, sprawling metro area and technology hub. Sunnyvale boasts a population of 154,000 residents, 12 percent of whom are age 65 and older. Seniors desiring support in the activities of daily living find 12 assisted living facilities in Sunnyvale to choose from with an additional 48 communities in the nearby cities of Mountain View, Cupertino and Los Altos.
California’s assisted living communities are called Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs). The California Department of Social Services’ Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) and Continuing Care Contracts Branch licenses and regulates the state’s RCFEs.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Sunnyvale
- Sunnyvale has a warm climate with clear and dry summers and mild winters. True to its name, Sunnyvale offers 260 days of sunshine per year, a high in July of 77 degrees and a January low of 43 degrees.
- Violent and property crime rates in Sunnyvale are significantly lower than the U.S. average. The city’s violent crime is 11.8, compared to the national average of 22.7. Property crime in Sunnyvale ranks 25.3, which is lower than the U.S. average of 35.4.
- Sunnyvale gets an air quality grade of “F” from the American Lung Association for ozone pollution and a “C” for particle pollution. This can limit the time that seniors with respiratory or cardiovascular illnesses are able to spend outdoors.
- Sunnyvale has an extremely high cost of living. The cost of living in Sunnyvale is nearly 300 percent higher than the U.S. average, with most of that attributable to housing.
- Sunnyvale 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 county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP.
- The Sunnyvale area is home to world-class medical facilities, including El Camino Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
Paying for Assisted Living in Sunnyvale
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in Sunnyvale start around $4,934 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 Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale
California's Medicaid system, or Medi-Cal, offers four programs to help seniors pay for assisted living. The Assisted Living Waiver Program (ALWP) is currently available in 15 California counties, including Santa Clara County. The program helps seniors who are eligible for nursing home care to live in an assisted living facility. The program does not cover room and board, but services such as personal care assistance, medication administration and prepared meals are covered.
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 Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
The 10 Best Assisted Living Communities in Sunnyvale Area
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale-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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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Sunnyvale
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Review of Atria Sunnyvale
Atria Sunnyvale was clean. For an older, smaller property, they do a good job making it look homey. They have this one little courtyard inside and nice common sitting areas. There's also a sitting ... Read more
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Review of Sunrise of Sunnyvale
Sunrise of Sunnyvale was very clean and very quiet. It was a nice facility. It was multi-level, so they had a facility upstairs as well as the ground level. The lady who gave the tour was great and... Read more
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Review of Sunrise of Sunnyvale
My sister is currently staying at Sunrise of Sunnyvale. I like the way it's organized. The staff seems pretty good. The portions are too big, but the food tastes good. They have games like Bingo, t... Read more
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