The Best Communities in San Jose, CA

"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 place."

"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, the ratio is 3:6, so it's a good level of care. They still have the usual activities. People come in and play music, there are arts and crafts, and so on. It's a lot less expensive than other facilities, but provides much better care."

Valora at Campbell is located at 2375 S. Bascom Avenue in Campbell, CA 95008, offering assisted living, memory care, and independent living services designed to support a range of resident needs. While specific community size and floor‑plan details weren’t conclusive from publicly available sources, Valora presents a thoughtfully scaled environment focused on individualized care and resident comfort. With a blend of warmth and daily conveniences, Valora offers an array of supportive offerings. Residents enjoy the convenience of an on‑site chef along with a café that even features ice cream service, fostering a vibrant and social dining atmosphere. Housekeeping and linen laundry services are available, along with clothing laundry support, guest and resident parking, resident transportation, and a beauty/barber shop. Outdoor enjoyment is encouraged through garden and patio spaces. Enrichment programming includes music, games, book clubs, yoga, gardening, arts and crafts, and off‑site excursions—all aimed at promoting connection and engagement. What truly distinguishes Valora is its attentive and professional staff, offering personalized, compassionate care in a secure setting. Special diet accommodations—such as diabetic, vegetarian, or kosher options—are available, and guests are welcome to mealtime visits. The location provides easy access to Downtown Campbell’s light rail station and a lively neighborhood with shopping, dining, parks, and community events nearby, making it easy to stay engaged beyond the property. While more layout specifics were elusive, Valora at Campbell clearly emphasizes a homelike atmosphere, safety, dignity, and enriching community life. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search

"My wife has moved into Carlton Senior Living San Jose. What I like best is its proximity to our home, so I can go visit her frequently without too much trouble. I have tried some of the food and it's quite good. There are plenty of activities she can participate in while she's there. It looks to be very well maintained inside and out. Everybody I have encountered there has been very pleasant and professional. They have a fairly large collection of books available to residents. Plus, they have movie nights and some other activities. We only looked at a studio because I was looking for the least costly option, but it is a reasonable space for one person to live in. They have a garden and an outdoor patio."

Welcome to Ivy Park at San Tomas! Situated in the beautiful and picturesque community of San Jose, Ivy Park is a specialized memory care community dedicated to providing a warm, supportive, and nurturing environment for your loved ones. Our mission is to create a place where residents not only receive expert care but also experience a true sense of belonging and purpose every day. With personalized support tailored to each individual’s unique needs, we ensure that residents feel comfortable, connected, and engaged in meaningful ways. Our compassionate and highly trained team is committed to fostering dignity, independence, and a vibrant lifestyle through enriching activities, social connections, and a thoughtfully designed setting. At Ivy Park, families can have peace of mind knowing their loved ones are in caring hands, surrounded by an atmosphere that promotes well-being, joy, and fulfillment. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search

"I toured Brookdale San Jose. It has a nice atmosphere and friendly staff. I met half a dozen residents, and they have very positive feelings about Brookdale. What I especially liked was that utilities included water, electricity, trash, and two meals a day. There is a parking fee of $50, which is okay since I still drive, and they would assist in moving into Brookdale. They have an exercise and workout room, a nice library, and quiet reading areas. If I have guests staying overnight, they have arrangements for $150 a night for out-of-town guests. So, that's nice too."

"Holiday Warburton Place is very clean and very organized. The person that was guiding me was extremely, extremely helpful and friendly. She provided a lot of information that we needed and answered all the questions that we needed to make the decision. They provide three meals a day inclusive and they have equipment for games and activities for the elders. They don't have staff onsite after 7 p.m., but they have that alert button. If there's an emergency, then the individual can press the button, which directly goes through 911 or the emergency people. I have seen the menu and it's pretty healthy and consistent. There's no extravagance about the meals but I think it is very doable and healthy for the elders. They have a beauty salon on the site. They have gym equipment. It's limited, but for the elders that should be sufficient. They have games, activities, and movie nights. There are a lot of things for them to be entertained with. "

"My relative has moved into Palm Villas of Campbell. We're impressed with the care that they're giving as he's getting more severe dementia, and he needs more care. Everything is excellent there. The facility is clean. They're attentive. They have many attendants. I'm just totally impressed with them. They cut his hair. It's near a hospital and a restaurant."

"I've toured Belmont Village Los Gatos' memory care and also looked at all of the levels. The tour was great, I thought it was a really beautiful facility. What I liked about the memory care is that they have a thing called Circle of Friends, where all the memory care unit residents get together and have activities every day, I like that. They were in a group at the time that we were there and they were just having a discussion, so they let us come in and say hi to everybody. And then we went to the actual memory care unit where they had activities individually with each person. The dining area was very nice. The staff who gave the tour was very, very good at her job. They had a patio, a garden with nice seating, and nice views out of their balconies. The place was just so, so clean."

"My wife has moved into Oakmont of Silver Creek. It is very presentable. The landscaping is very well done, and it's relaxing when you walk in. The front lobby is immaculate. The lady at the front desk always acknowledges me, and they greet you, and that's very good. When we first walked in for the first time, they had a big sign that said, 'Welcome,' and that was very impressive. The management is very good. They have lots of meetings with the residents to get their input. They are constantly trying to get information and input from the residents, which I think is a very, very good process that they use. The rooms are the right size. They're not too big, they're not too little. My wife has a studio. We were worried because she had to have a hospital bed in there, but there's plenty of room for the hospital bed. It's very spacious and clean. It is easy to get in and out if you're in a wheelchair. The showers are nice. They have a very small lift to get in. The hallways are very spacious, enough for two wheelchairs to pass. They have four or five elevators, and those are very nice and spacious, too. You could get five or six people there. The dining room is just unbelievable. The meals they cook are so good. They have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They have menus, and if you want to go off the menu, they have things like hamburgers, sandwiches, and stuff like that. If you don't feel like eating a full meal, that's there as well. If you're sick, they'll send it up to your room. The people who work there are unbelievable. They remember what their preferences are, like whether they drink coffee or tea or whatever. The caretakers are very, very good. They're very caring people. My wife gets her hair done. The caretaker will braid it and put it together, so she goes down for breakfast, and she looks different each day. It's the extra time that they do for them. It's a wonderful thing. They're so loving. Every time I walk into the community, everybody knows my name. It's remarkable. It's very welcoming and very thoughtful. The med techs are very good. They have bingo, poker, and flower arrangements. All the flower arrangements in the dining room have been done by the residents who are taking the flower arrangement class."

"I'm very interested in Villa Serena Retirement. If the seniors are considering a place to go, they have beautiful one-bedrooms, and some of them are far larger than other senior communities. You could get a large one-bedroom if you choose, and you could have a small kitchen in your unit, whereas at the other units, they don't give them that privilege. I highly recommend that place, no matter what happens. That is number one on my list. If I had the funds right here in my hand, I would take that in a heartbeat. I would put the money there because I'm so impressed. They have a beautiful garden, and the dining room is so beautiful. It's outstanding. It doesn't compare to any others. Another plus is that they give the seniors a panic button. Like if you happen to fall or need help, they come to your aid. They also have a van that takes you on tours if you need a ride to go to the city or what-have-you. You can't beat that. You get free cable and utilities. Everything is included. It's lovely. The staff was exceptional. The tour was beautiful. They had access to secure parking. I thought it was broken because I ended up parking and driving through there, and I had no idea that it was secured. Then I mentioned it to the director, and he said it was working, but they're going to update it, so that's great to know. Plus, he said I can have two parking stalls if I want to. I could have my travel van and a vehicle there. The director offered me a free meal to come there anytime I choose and test the quality of the food service that they serve there, and I said, 'Sure, I'll be delighted.' Their menus are exceptional. The dining room is exceptional. The facility is top-notch and very clean. It is impressive. Even though the outside of the building looks old, it doesn't compare to once you walk in. To me, the appearance of the outside could be updated. I feel like it could use some paint, and they need to redo the parking structure there, but other than that, the indoor is lovely."

"My mom was at Villa Fontana Retirement Community temporarily. She was there transitioning out of the hospital. She needed 24/7 care while she was recovering. After she recovered, we then relocated her to the other facility. If I had the option to keep her there, I would have kept her there because I think across the board, they were five-star. My only dissatisfaction was the cost, which was almost $8,000 a month. They have friendly staff and lots of activities for the residents and their families. They have ice cream socials, they have bingo, and they recognize the different holidays and celebrate them. I thought they were very engaging and very friendly."

"I went to Atria Evergreen Valley. I liked it. I have a friend that stays there, so I'm familiar with it. My friend is in independent living. The place was busy because they were about to serve dinner, but the staff took time to walk me around and answer my questions. They have an excellent concierge. They have a very nice and spacious area outside for them to walk. They have walking paths and different areas where they can sit and read. The inside was well maintained. The walls, the carpet, and everything inside were clean. It all looked nice. It seemed like it would make a resident comfortable. I also liked the prices. They were competitive."

"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. The staff is really good. I like them. The only problem we're running into is her apartment number isn't listed with the post office, which is weird, but they're working on that. They have a book club, a movie theater, field trips where they go shopping, and bingo, so they have a lot of stuff. Internet and cable are included, too."