The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in San Jose, CA for 2023
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There are 19 Independent Living Communities in the San Jose area, with 12 in San Jose and 7 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in San Jose is $4,490 per month. This is higher than the national median of $2,812. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Clara with an average starting cost of $3,274.
To help you with your search, browse the 167 reviews below for independent living communities in San Jose. On average, consumers rate independent living in San Jose 4.4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Mountain View with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Independent Living Communities in San Jose, CA
Caring Star 2015
Atria Willow Glen
Provides: Independent Living
1660 Gaton Drive, San Jose, CA 95125
"Atria Willow Glen was very thorough on the pricing, their activities, and everything that they do there. The grounds were beautiful. They have a koi pond and a swimming pool. They have a lot of..." More
"Atria Willow Glen was very thorough on the pricing, their activities, and everything that they do there. The grounds were beautiful. They have a koi pond and a swimming pool. They have a lot of..." More
Brookdale San Jose
Provides: Independent Living
1009 Blossom Riverway, San Jose, CA 95123
"Brookdale San Jose has been remodeled. The one bedrooms are pretty good sized. They provide meals, laundry, help, transportation, and activities. It's very close to shopping, which is nice, and..." More
"Brookdale San Jose has been remodeled. The one bedrooms are pretty good sized. They provide meals, laundry, help, transportation, and activities. It's very close to shopping, which is nice, and..." More
Oakmont of San Jose
Provides: Independent Living
917 Thornton Way, San Jose, CA 95128
"I love Oakmont of San Jose, I want to live there. It was clean, new, inviting, and there was parking, too. The activities they offered seemed to be something my in-laws would enjoy. They have an..." More
"I love Oakmont of San Jose, I want to live there. It was clean, new, inviting, and there was parking, too. The activities they offered seemed to be something my in-laws would enjoy. They have an..." More
Ivy Park at San Jose
Provides: Independent Living
4855 San Felipe Road, San Jose, CA 95135
"Ivy Park at San Jose was a very beautiful place. It was very spacious with friendly workers. The dining area was nice and I liked the little workout room that they had there for the residents. It's..." More
"Ivy Park at San Jose was a very beautiful place. It was very spacious with friendly workers. The dining area was nice and I liked the little workout room that they had there for the residents. It's..." More
Caring Star 2018
Carlton Senior Living San Jose
Provides: Independent Living
380 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95136
"My relative is in Carlton Senior Living San Jose. They have a high level of caring and desire for the residents to be happy. It's clean, attractive, and easy to get to. It's close to where her..." More
"My relative is in Carlton Senior Living San Jose. They have a high level of caring and desire for the residents to be happy. It's clean, attractive, and easy to get to. It's close to where her..." More
Villa Fontana Retirement Community
Provides: Independent Living
5555 Prospect Road, San Jose, CA 95129
"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
"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
Caring Star 2016
Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen
Provides: Independent Living
1420 Curci Drive, San Jose, CA 95126
"We have chosen Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen. I've visited several times, and I'm familiar with it. It looks comfortable. It was a very good visit, the place was clean, it seemed to be well run,..." More
"We have chosen Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen. I've visited several times, and I'm familiar with it. It looks comfortable. It was a very good visit, the place was clean, it seemed to be well run,..." More
Lincoln Glen Manor
Provides: Independent Living
2671 Plummer Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
"My mother has been in Lincoln Glen Manor. She likes it. I think all these places are way too expensive, but it's a nice building and the people are very nice. They have all their meals provided...." More
"My mother has been in Lincoln Glen Manor. She likes it. I think all these places are way too expensive, but it's a nice building and the people are very nice. They have all their meals provided...." More
The Watermark at Almaden
Provides: Independent Living
4610 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95118
"We visited here. I saw a lot of people. I also saw a lot of families visiting the residents, which I liked. There was a lot of activity. It is a new facility, so it was clean and very nice. The..." More
"We visited here. I saw a lot of people. I also saw a lot of families visiting the residents, which I liked. There was a lot of activity. It is a new facility, so it was clean and very nice. The..." More
Belovida at Newbury Park
Provides: Independent Living
1777 Newbury Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95133
"I chose Belovida at Newbury Park for myself. The room size was what I liked. I can put most of the furniture that I have, and the price is between $1000 to $1500 a month. I like the manager. He was..." More
"I chose Belovida at Newbury Park for myself. The room size was what I liked. I can put most of the furniture that I have, and the price is between $1000 to $1500 a month. I like the manager. He was..." More
The Villages Golf and Country Club
Provides: Independent Living
5000 Cribari Ln, San Jose, CA 95135
"The facilities at The Villages were excellent. They have condominiums for sale, work out facilities, pool, and golf course. The staff was very nice. I was very impressed by them. The place looked..." More
"The facilities at The Villages were excellent. They have condominiums for sale, work out facilities, pool, and golf course. The staff was very nice. I was very impressed by them. The place looked..." More
Morrone Gardens Apartment
Provides: Independent Living
1107 Luchessi Drive, San Jose, CA 95118
"My mother moved into Morrone Gardens Apartment. It's nice. It's small, I like that, and it's affordable, and that's the main thing. We're living on a fixed income. I like the parking, It's a..." More
"My mother moved into Morrone Gardens Apartment. It's nice. It's small, I like that, and it's affordable, and that's the main thing. We're living on a fixed income. I like the parking, It's a..." More
Holiday Warburton Place
Provides: Independent Living
1675 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050
"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..." More
"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..." More
Villa Serena Retirement
Provides: Independent Living
1340 Pomeroy Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051
"My dad has been at Villa Serena Retirement for a few weeks now. It is affordable, and it's a smaller community. It is just a nice place. His room is a fairly good size for a studio. Many of the..." More
"My dad has been at Villa Serena Retirement for a few weeks now. It is affordable, and it's a smaller community. It is just a nice place. His room is a fairly good size for a studio. Many of the..." More
Westmont Milpitas
Provides: Independent Living
1620 So. Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
"I was able to visit Westmont of Milpitas. It was a very clean facility and organized. I like that it's brand-new, it's only been open for 2 years. The person who met with me and gave the tour was..." More
"I was able to visit Westmont of Milpitas. It was a very clean facility and organized. I like that it's brand-new, it's only been open for 2 years. The person who met with me and gave the tour was..." More
Caring Star 2018
Merrill Gardens at Campbell
Provides: Independent Living
2115 S. Winchester Blvd., Campbell, CA 95008
"Merrill Gardens was my favorite. It was newer, and everything was bright and clean. It was closest to where my son and daughter-in-law lived. The one-bedroom had a small kitchen and better closet..." More
"Merrill Gardens was my favorite. It was newer, and everything was bright and clean. It was closest to where my son and daughter-in-law lived. The one-bedroom had a small kitchen and better closet..." More
Chateau Cupertino
Provides: Independent Living
10150 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014
"I like Chateau Cupertino a lot because when I was there, they had all kinds of decorations, it made everything very homey. They had decorations everywhere. I like the homey-ness of that place. The..." More
"I like Chateau Cupertino a lot because when I was there, they had all kinds of decorations, it made everything very homey. They had decorations everywhere. I like the homey-ness of that place. The..." More
Caring Star 2016
Terraces of Los Gatos
Provides: Independent Living
800 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
"We visited The Terraces of Los Gatos, and it was an excellent place. The staff members were very friendly. The residents were very friendly. The facility was top of the line.
My only concern..." More
"We visited The Terraces of Los Gatos, and it was an excellent place. The staff members were very friendly. The residents were very friendly. The facility was top of the line.
My only concern..." More
Valley Village Retirement Community
Provides: Independent Living
390 N. Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95050
"I visited Valley Village Retirement Community. It was the most affordable one. I think it's $1900 for a little apartment with three meals a day and one weekly housekeeping. They have a little..." More
"I visited Valley Village Retirement Community. It was the most affordable one. I think it's $1900 for a little apartment with three meals a day and one weekly housekeeping. They have a little..." More
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Recent Reviews of Independent Living in San Jose
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Review of Brookdale San Jose
We went to Brookdale San Jose. It was very favorable. It was clean. It was pretty much updated. The staff was very attentive, professional, and kind. I was favorably impressed with the accommodatio... Read more
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Review of Atria Willow Glen
Atria Willow Glen was very thorough on the pricing, their activities, and everything that they do there. The grounds were beautiful. They have a koi pond and a swimming pool. They have a lot of nic... Read more
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Review of Belovida at Newbury Park
I chose Belovida at Newbury Park for myself. The room size was what I liked. I can put most of the furniture that I have, and the price is between $1000 to $1500 a month. I like the manager. He was... Read more
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