Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Gilroy, CA below include 22 memory care communities with 320 reviews. On average in Gilroy, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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CARING STARS WINNER
7600 Isabella Way, Gilroy, CA 95020
4.1
(37 reviews)
"My mom is on a waiting list at Merrill Gardens at Gilroy. The cleanliness was fine. The rooms were clean and spacious. They offered a lot more activities there than they did at the other place. They were doing activities when we were there. The staff..."
$3,050
290 Regency Circle, Salinas, CA 93906
4.5
(5 reviews)
"We chose Vista Harden Ranch for my relative because of the pricing. The whole staff is nice. The communication is excellent and they're always willing to answer any questions I have. It's a very clean facility. He's gained 25 pounds since he's been t..."
$3,495
16515 Butterfield Blvd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
4.5
(12 reviews)
"Our tour at Loma Clara Senior Living went well. It seemed to have good options as far as activities, and there seemed to be a fairly lively community there. The staff was professional and informational. I think the place was pretty clean. I didn't se..."
$4,645
CARING STARS WINNER
1320 Padre Drive, Salinas, CA 93901
4.4
(21 reviews)
"We loved Ivy Park at Salinas. It was very well run and maintained, but I think the size of it would make it easy for some people to kind of get lost in the big crowd. It was nice for a retirement community, but it was too big for what we wanted. The ..."
$4,595
1009 Blossom River Way, San Jose, CA 95123
4.3
(49 reviews)
"Of the places we saw and what they all offered, Brookdale San Jose's independent living seemed to fit us better. My wife and I were more comfortable there than at any of the others. We went to an event there that had food, and it was very good. The s..."
$5,250
CARING STARS WINNER
PROMOTION!
380 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95136
4.3
(24 reviews)
"Carlton Senior Living San Jose was clean. The guests looked like they were all decent people and they were all dressed up. The area was nice. The atmosphere and the ambiance were nice. The staff members were knowledgeable of the area, and they were g..."
$5,995
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1335 Byron Dr, Salinas, CA 93901
4.3
(12 reviews)
"My dad moved into Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care. It's a small facility, but it is very nice. The people are very caring and attentive. It just got renovated, so it looks like a boutique hotel. I'm really very, very pleased with it. He..."
$4,350
4855 San Felipe Road, San Jose, CA 95135
4.2
(29 reviews)
"My wife and I moved to Ivy Park at San Jose. They take care of you very well, and consistently, and the care is very good. We have diabetic care and also personal care. The structure of the building is pretty good. They have excursions and travel. Th..."
$4,495
5121 Union Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124
4.2
(4 reviews)
"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 al..."
$6,520
4463 San Felipe Road, San Jose, CA 95135
4.0
(32 reviews)
"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 a..."
$2,995
3544 San Felipe Road, San Jose, CA 95135
4.0
(11 reviews)
"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 t..."
$6,495
1160 Cochrane Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
3.9
(37 reviews)
"Westmont of Morgan Hill seemed to be very clean and very well maintained. They were cleaning the rooms while we were there. Their housecleaning was up to par. We were very pleased with them. However, they turned my mom down because she had a problem ..."
$2,995
2177 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
3.7
(8 reviews)
"This is one of the best facilities! We moved our dad in here and his health and overall happiness has improved tremendously!! They always seem to have some sort of activity going on & Dad has taken a liking to being involved in those! Thank you to th..."
$3,800
777 Volz Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
3.6
(3 reviews)
"I toured Twin Lakes Manor. It was just a small place, and I liked it. It was very clean. The residents looked cared for and content. The person who gave me the tour was very friendly and gave me a thorough tour. I liked the grounds. There's a great b..."
$6,200
2000 Brommer Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
The Maple House staff are proud of our reputation of providing high quality services to residents. Our mission is to respect our residents' efforts to be as independent as possible, and at the same time, accommodate their changing needs of individual limitations. Our goal is to create a cheerful environment that brings enjoyment and dignity to lives. Services - Basic Services 24-hour onsite caring staff & emergency call system Basic medication management & administration Nutritious meals & snacks Companion to the dining room or in-room meal services Shower assistance twice a week Daily & weekly housekeeping Weekly laundry service Communicating needs with doctors, pharmacies, & related parties, making arrangements for medical, transportation & other needs Supervised daily group activities Religious services, if desired Additional Services The following additional services are offered at reasonable extra cost: Special meal service Wander guard system & services Incontinent management Hospice services In-room cable or satellite TV, & wireless internet Dry-cleaning Professional hair and nail services Companion services To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$5,850
4610 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95118
4.8
(6 reviews)
"We toured The Watermark at Almaden. I think all the amenities that they have to offer are great, and their whole staff, and the room. My relatives liked everything about it. They have a beautiful gym, a putting green, and they had different crafts th..."
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2671 Plummer Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
4.4
(10 reviews)
"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. They have different workout routines and games. There a..."
$3,140
125 Heather Terrace, Aptos, CA 95003
4.3
(15 reviews)
"Aegis of Aptos was gorgeous. It was like a 4-star hotel. The apartments were unfurnished but clean, bright, good-sized, and comfortable. The staff who assisted us with the tour was fantastic. She was thoughtful and she engaged us well. She paid atten..."
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673 Jennings Drive, San Jose, CA 95111
4.0
(1 reviews)
"JNJJ Care Home is an older residential community. The lady there gave me a nice tour, and she's very polite. They have a nice backyard with some fruit trees and a shed. They have a small kitchen, and the room they showed me was small but neat and nic..."
$2,200
410 Fieldcrest Drive, San Jose, CA 95123
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My husband is now at Harvy's Home Care. Their rooms are very nice. The bathroom facilities are all compliant for people with disabilities. They have activities and they try to provide some music and entertainment throughout the week. There are some r..."
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Memory Care
Tom951
5.0
Review of Merrill Gardens at Gilroy
My mom is on a waiting list at Merrill Gardens at Gilroy. The cleanliness was fine. The rooms were clean and spacious. They offered a lot more activities there than they did at the other place....
Provider response
Hi Tom, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! We look forward to welcoming you to Merrill Gardens at Gilroy once you're off the wait list. Please don't hesitate to reach...
Memory Care
Pat
4.0
Review of Merrill Gardens at Gilroy
My mom moved into Merrill Gardens at Gilroy. We live in Gilroy, and it was a perfect transition. Everybody seems so caring and nice there. It's a very bright and warm feeling when you enter the...
Provider response
Hi Pat, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are happy to hear that your mom is being cared for and that all her needs are being met at Merrill Gardens.
Memory Care
Allen
4.0
Review of Merrill Gardens at Gilroy
My mother-in-law is moving this month to Merrill Gardens at Gilroy. We chose it because it's close by so we can walk over and visit. We feel very confident because we have friends whose parents...
In Gilroy, memory care residents pay $7,500 monthly for specialized care. This is higher than California’s average of $6,563 and the national norm of $5,625, as well as rates in most nearby cities. For example, in Santa Cruz, monthly rates are hundreds of dollars less than in Gilroy at $6,938, and in Modesto, memory care facilities charge $5,000 for care. However, Gilroy offers a budget-friendly alternative to San Francisco, where monthly memory care rates average $7,899.
Gilroy
$7,500
California
$6,563
United States
$5,625
Santa Cruz
$6,938
San Francisco
$7,899
Modesto
$5,000
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Memory care facilities in Gilroy charge $7,500 per month for dementia-specific services.
In Gilroy, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
Memory care communities in the Gilroy region charge an average monthly rate of $7,500 for care, exceeding the costs associated with most other local senior care solutions. For example, seniors who live in their own homes and arrange private care services pay $7,102 for in-home care, a nonmedical option that includes basic housekeeping, companionship and personal care, as well as home health care, which features skilled nursing. Similarly, seniors who live in residential care facilities but don’t need dementia support pay $6,000 to cover housing and personal care services, and those who attend adult day health care facilities during the day pay $1,820 for personal care and skilled nursing services.
Memory Care
$7,500
In-Home Care
$7,102
Home Health Care
$7,102
Adult Day Health Care
$1,820
Assisted Living Facility
$6,000
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,863
Note: Data for Gilroy was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Jose, was used instead.
Gilroy and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Gilroy, please visit our Memory Care in California page.
The California Department of Social Services licenses all memory care communities in Gilroy, as well as in the rest of the state, through the Community Care Licensing Division, Senior Care Licensing Program. The department publishes information on how facilities obtain licensure, as well as details on statewide resources for seniors and families seeking memory care services.
Gilroy Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
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