The 20 Best Independent Living Communities in San Jose, CA for 2018

There are 20 Independent Living Communities in the San Jose area, with 12 in San Jose and 8 nearby.

The average cost of independent living in San Jose is $4,157 per month. This is higher than the national median of $2,572. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Clara with an average starting cost of $2,509.

To help you with your search, browse the 98 reviews below for independent living communities in San Jose. On average, consumers rate independent living in San Jose 4.1 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Fremont with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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12 Independent Living Communities in San Jose, CA

Brookdale San Jose

Provides: Independent Living

1009 Blossom Riverway, San Jose, CA 95123

"Brookdale was the one I'm most impressed with. It was on a weekend, so there were not many people around. The food was good, the apartments were standard." More

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

Oakmont of San Jose

Provides: Independent Living

917 Thornton Way, San Jose, CA 95128

"We went to see Oakmont of San Jose, and it was OK,;it was a beautiful place. They had beautiful amenities, very nice people, and very nice facilities. They were very professional, and we felt that..." More

Assisted Living San Jose - All About ...

Provides: Independent Living

1319 Maria Way, San Jose, CA 95128

"My mother has been in this facility for 7 years and we just think you couldn't find a better, more loving environment that gives seniors care and true assisted living in San Jose. Their prices are..." 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

Lincoln Glen Manor

Provides: Independent Living

2671 Plummer Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125

"The only thing I would be able to afford at Lincoln Glen Manor was a one-bedroom. I would like a two-bedroom, but that’s out of the question. It had a little kitchenette where you can make your..." More

Atria Willow Glen

Provides: Independent Living

1660 Gaton Drive, San Jose, CA 95125

"I went to Atria Willow Glen. The tour was terrific. Everybody was very nice. It was very clean, and it just seems like a very nice place. The food looked nice. However, my parents are not..." 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

Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen

Provides: Independent Living

1420 Curci Drive, San Jose, CA 95126

"If I can afford Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen, it would have been fine. Even their one-bedroom would have been fine, but I’d really prefer a two-bedroom, which is out of my reach. Everything they..." More

Morrone Gardens Apartment

Provides: Independent Living

1107 Luchessi Drive, San Jose, CA 95118

"Morrone Gardens is a wonderful facility. The manager of the complex is very kind and informative, alleviating a great deal of our stress when my wife and I were looking for a place for my ailing..." More

Chai House Inc.

Provides: Independent Living

814 Saint Elizabeth Drive, San Jose, CA 95126

"For several years my grandmother lived in the Chai House, a Jewish assisted living facility that is strangely hard to find, just off of Fruitdale Ave., in San Jose, CA. It's a small quiet community..." More

San Jose Senior Housing - 2 All About...

Provides: Independent Living

1474 Pompey Drive, San Jose, CA 95128

"All About Seniors and Kimberly's Elder Kare offer personalized, quality assisted living in San Jose, California. We take pride in keeping our homes clean and cheerful with a cozy atmosphere..." More

8 Independent Living Communities near San Jose, CA

The Westmont

Provides: Independent Living

1675 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050

"The Westmont was very good, but it was not what I was looking for. The staff was very good, very kind, and showed me what I asked to be shown. They did a very good job. I saw the library and a few..." More

Chateau Cupertino

Provides: Independent Living

10150 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014

"Chateau Cupertino was a perfect place for my mother. It was clean. They were very friendly and accommodating. They explained everything really well. The rooms were clean, but they were a little bit..." More

Villa Serena

Provides: Independent Living

1340 Pomeroy Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051

"I have lived at Villa Serena for 4 ½ years. The grounds are lovely, the staff is very nice, I really like where I live. You can get three meals a day while having somebody to eat with in the..." More

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

Atria Sunnyvale

Provides: Independent Living

175 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

"Atria Sunnyvale was an excellent place. Everything that I saw was fine. I had a very favorable impression." More

Valley Village Retirement Community

Provides: Independent Living

390 N. Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95050

"Valley Village serves three meals a day, except on Sundays when they serve two meals. My father-in-law is renting a room on the 5th floor. The place is decent; it's an old building, but it's..." More

Redwood Villa Retirement Residence

Provides: Independent Living

1981 Montecito Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043

"Redwood Villa has beautiful grounds, lots of space, and lots of people walking around with canes, walkers, and walking independently. Just a wonderful place for seniors, very nice facility. " More

The Forum at Rancho San Antonio

Provides: Independent Living

23500 Cristo Rey Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014

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Recent Reviews of Independent Living in San Jose

Review of Brookdale San Jose

Brookdale was the one I'm most impressed with. It was on a weekend, so there were not many people around. The food was good, the apartments were standard. Read more

Colin
Review of Brookdale San Jose

I moved into Brookdale, and it's very friendly, both the staff and the people living there. So far, I have heard nothing but good comments from people who lived there for several years. There's qui... Read more

Stan
Review of Lincoln Glen Manor

Lincoln Glen Manor was very nice and much smaller with nice-sized rooms. The dining was fine, and the food was good. They had a chapel, cottages with patios, and nice landscaping. Read more

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