The reason why we chose Villa Fontana for my mother-in-law is, first of all, it's close to the home, and actually the rooms are a good size. They're open, bright, and well-lit. They have nice lighting. They have a little balcony for each of the residents, so that's nice. My mother-in-law can get out on her little balcony and get some fresh air. Their outdoor space in the middle is really nice. The only person that we really had any interaction with was Jan, and she was great and helpful. The facility seemed busy and active, versus some other places that we went into where everything was kind of quiet. We actually saw residents out and talking, and they seemed to be happy there.
The cost was considerably less from the place that we were moving her from. I'm thinking that it's probably going to be pretty comparable to where we're moving my mother-in-law from, and at a significant saving for her estate, which is for her care, but her money will go longer. Right now, she is in a facility that's owned by a big corporation, and Villa Fontana is owned by a family. Because it's a family, they're more flexible. They're more willing to work with us or be flexible with what we need, whereas where she is at now, it's a corporation, and you're just a number sort to speak, and there's not that flexibility.
Villa Fontana Retirement Community
Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care
7 Reviews
5555 Prospect Road, San Jose, CA 95129
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Villa Fontana Retirement Community
Assisted Living Reviews for Villa Fontana Retirement Community
November 08, 2021
I visited this facility
August 07, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My aunt has moved into Villa Fontana Retirement Community. She's in assisted living. It seems to be nice. We were referred to it by a senior advocate and they've been very accommodating. I know that it's a pandemic so they don't have all of the activities that she wants to do but it's all gradually opening.
They have a big variety of rooms. We moved her into a studio first and she didn't like the studio. They had a 1-bedroom available and everything worked out fine. They were always cooperative and available.
They have a library that looked nice but a lot of the amenities were closed down because of the pandemic. They are supposed to have an ice cream bar and they're supposed to have different things but they were all closed.
For the pricing, they give you a price and if you need something else, they'll add that one on. If you need something else again, they add that one again. I think it's a little deceptive but I guess they all do that. I don't know because I'm new at this.
Independent Living Reviews for Villa Fontana Retirement Community
October 13, 2018
I visited this facility
We really liked Villa Fontana. It was clean and didn't smell. The lobby was small. It's a smaller facility and gave us a favorable impression. The person during the tour was very charming. She answered all of our questions and took us around a couple of studios and talked about them. The food was quite good. The portions were a bit on the small side, but my brother was very happy with it. The layout was very nice. They had a very nice common area, but they didn't have enough small sitting spaces where a person could sit down and read the paper or book without being bothered.
July 23, 2018
I visited this facility
Villa Fontana takes in independent and assisted care occupants as well as memory care people. The ambience was acceptable, except the one room that they were trying to sell was too small. I got a full tour of the whole place. I had my father in there 20 years back and it has changed significantly. They overhauled the whole place and it was brought up to current expectations. There were people getting primed up to go have lunch when I was there.
August 24, 2016
I visited this facility
Villa Fontana is an older building and not quite as nice. The rooms are a little bit smaller and have a closed-in feeling, but the people are really nice. This is a private organization, so you don't have to be worried about changing care providers. There are three different places in the organization, and one of them is a nursing home, which is very good. They also do memory care and assisted living. There is another building that's basically for independent living/retirement. The third building is a nursing home, which is really excellent. The people seem to be happy, and the staff does a good job of caring for them. They do chair exercises, outings, and get-togethers in the afternoon. They play bingo and games. After dinner, they have Wheel of Fortune watch parties. They try to keep people's minds active. There are arts and crafts, and people come in from outside for activities.
January 26, 2015
I visited this facility
The rooms were bigger at Villa Fontana compared to the ones where my mother-in-law is. Everything was very nice and clean. The staff was very nice. The apartments were larger, but they were also more expensive. Unfortunately, we could not afford to go there.
February 07, 2014
I visited this facility
I visited my friend's mother who lived at Villa Fontana and it was an older facility, which they had redone. It was nice and it had a pleasant environment. It was conveniently located and it was a very desirable place. I don't know how much she's paying but it is in the upper medium range. It had a lot of pluses and I liked. It had the nurses checked on her and does vital signs hourly, which was kind of above and beyond, but they were doing it to reassure her more than anything. They had a nice dining room and she had her meal either in the dining room or in her own room.
Costs for Villa Fontana Retirement Community
Services and Amenities of Villa Fontana Retirement Community
Costs
- Entry Fee
- Fee Structure Extra: Al Is Rent + Care/Mc Is All Inclusive/$2000 Community Fee
- Assisted Living Starting At: $5490/month
- Independent Living Starting At: $5490/month
- Memory Care Starting At: $6290/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Do Not Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
General
- Resident Capacity: 104
- Pets: No Pets Allowed
Licenses
- State Licenses: 435294328
About Villa Fontana Retirement Community
Villa Fontana combines the independence desired with the daily assistance needed to continue a rewarding lifestyle.
Accommodations:
- Private apartments with private baths
- Wall-to-Wall carpeting
- Ample closet space
- Individual thermostat controls
- Courtyard views, balconies and
- Walk-in closets in select units
Basic Services:
- 3 meals and snacks served daily
- Bistro open 24 hrs a day for snacks
- Weekly housekeeping
- Personal laundry service
- Fire detection, sprinklers and
- Emergency call system
- Catering and in-room food service if needed
- Beauty shop located inside the facility
- Scheduled shopping and leisure
- Hospice Care
Amenities:
- Elegant lobby and resident areas
- Hobby areas
- Cozy lounge areas
- Ice cream Parlor
- Library
- Serene courtyard
- Weekly communion service and church transportation on Sundays
- Intercom System
Personal Care:
- Trained caregivers on duty 24 hours a day
- Personal care assistance in bathing, dressing and grooming
- Assistance in making arrangements for transportation
- For medical and dental appointments
- Medication monitoring
What Makes Us Special
As we care for your loved one with professionalism and compassion, we aim to create a warm and joyful setting. Our activities create a sense of family between fellow residents and staff.
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