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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in San Jose, CA for 2024

San Jose, CA, is home to just under 1 million people, and 13.2% of them are seniors over the age of 65. As aging changes the brain, seniors become more likely to experience memory problems, cognitive impairment and dementia. According to data, 1 in every 9 people over 65 have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or a similar disease. In San Jose, Alzheimer’s-related deaths rose by a staggering 388.54% between 2016 and 2020. For context, total deaths in the city during the same period rose by only 19.75%.

Fortunately, San Jose has a range of dementia care communities for people who live with Alzheimer’s. These communities support the health and cognition of their residents through evidence-based interventions such as medication, physical activity, specialized nutrition and cognitive exercises. Staff offer emergency assistance and companionship to residents, which can help manage anxiety and improve neurological health.

This guide talks about the cost of memory care and other types of long-term care in San Jose and discusses the benefits and drawbacks of living in the city and some of its senior resources.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in San Jose

The California Department of Social Services’ Senior Care Licensing program oversees residential Memory Care in the city of San Jose and across the state. They do this with policy development and a schedule of inspections that enforce strict regulatory standards around care, food service, special programs and more. There is a regional office for this program in San Jose.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in San Jose

  • San Jose is a large and progressive city, and the local health care network reflects this. There are many fine area health care providers, with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara and its Memory Clinic and the Stanford Health Care system ranked high for senior care. The nearby University of California San Francisco Weill Institute for Neurosciences also has an acclaimed Memory and Aging Center. Seniors in San Jose enjoy a life expectancy of 80.8 years, higher than the national average
  • San Jose (and California) is famously car-dependent. Because traffic is so congested, public transportation options are widely available. Alternative transportation options for seniors living in San Jose include the R.Y.D.E. program, Paratransit Providers for seniors who require specialized travel equipment, and the Santa Clara County Transit Assistance Program (TAP) program, which provides assistance with public transit.
  • San Jose, like some other cities in California, is known for its higher cost of living, which is 49% higher than the national average. For Memory Care seniors, this is reflected in fairly high average monthly costs of $7,500 for residential care, higher by about 25% than the national average.
  • San Jose is warm and sunny year-round, part of the region’s charm for seniors and the rest of the population. The city gets an average of 17 inches of rain a year; by comparison, the U.S. average is 38 inches. Summer daytime high temperatures average 82 degrees F. During winter temperatures can go as low as 42 degrees, but there is usually no snow. Although California is known for periodic poor air quality, especially during wildfire season, San Jose generally has average air quality.
  • San Jose became a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities in 2016 with a focus on housing, communication and civic participation. Surrounding Santa Clara County joined the Network in 2020. The Network is an international initiative aimed at making cities and communities around the world more senior-friendly through developments in design and architecture, social programs and other areas. 

Paying for Memory Care in San Jose

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.

The average monthly cost of Memory Care in San Jose, CA is $7,500. This is higher than both the state average of $6,562 and the national average of $5,625. 

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

At $7,500, the monthly average cost of Memory Care in San Jose is above the state average of $6,562 and well above the national average of $5,625. Elsewhere in the state, costs remain high relative to the average cost of $4,687 in neighboring state of Nevada. In San Diego, costs average $6,842 and in Sacramento $6,531. In the large urban center of Los Angeles, average monthly costs are $6,562. A much less expensive location for Memory Care in California is Fresno, where it averages $4,875 monthly.

San Jose

$7,500

California

$6,562

The United States

$5,625

Nevada

$4,687

San Diego

$6,842

Sacramento

$6,531

Los Angeles

$6,562

Fresno

$4,875

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Memory Care, which often involves specialized professional providers, does not come cheap. Nursing Home Care is more expensive in the San Jose area with monthly average costs of $11,863 for a semi-private room. Assisted living in a facility runs $6,000 monthly, while non-medical In-home Care and Home Health Care that involves more complex medical care both cost $7,102. The least expensive type of organized support for seniors is Adult Day Care which costs an average $1,820 monthly.

Memory Care

$7,500

In-Home Care

$7,102

Home Health Care

$7,102

Adult Day Care

$1,820

Assisted Living

$6,000

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate)

$11,863

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in San Jose

In San Jose, 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, Memory Care in California page.

More ways to pay for memory care in CA

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.

Free Memory Care Resources in San Jose

San Jose has numerous free resources for seniors and families affected by dementia. These include information specialists, legal and financial advisors, support groups and early-stage engagement programs to enhance the lives of seniors with Alzheimer’s and help their families make informed decisions regarding their care.  

ResourceContactService
UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Program(310) 319-3222The UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program is an award-winning program that helps meet the medical, behavioral and social needs of those with dementia. Seniors obtain personalized care plans that begin with 90-minute evaluations. The program provides ongoing contact and support to make sure the care plan is implemented and adjusted as needed.
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles(844) 435-7259Alzheimer’s Los Angeles is a regional nonprofit organization that serves seniors in Los Angeles County. Through this organization, local residents can participate in support groups, meet with dementia specialists and sign up for The Memory Club, an 8-week program that provides education and support for individuals and their care partners. The organization also has a helpline staffed with live agents who provide referrals for community-based resources.
Alzheimer’s Association California Southland Chapter(323) 309-8821The Alzheimer’s Association has a 24-hour helpline that provides callers with emotional support and information on community-based services and programs in Los Angeles County. The local chapter also facilitates in-person and virtual support groups and early-stage engagement programs, and it has online resources such as discussion boards, educational workshops and a community resource finder.
Workforce Development Aging and Community Services(800) 510-2020WDACS operates the local Area Agency on Aging, which provides free and low-cost services to those aged 60 and over. Seniors and families can contact the AAA for expert financial and legal counseling, options counseling and information and referrals for community-based services and support groups. The AAA can also help older adults determine their eligibility for public benefits such as Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance, which can help them pay for residential memory care services.
Center for Health Care Rights(213) 383-4519The Center for Health Care Rights administers HICAP, which provides free information and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries. Seniors and families can meet with advisors for help with understanding Medicare coverage, private Medicare options that may cover memory care expenses and Medicaid’s eligibility requirements. They can also help seniors file appeals for denied health care coverage for eligible services.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in San Jose

San Jose 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.

Laws and Regulations for memory care in California

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Review of Atria Evergreen Valley

I liked Atria Evergreen Valley very much. They didn't have any openings, so we weren't able to select them. It was a very nice facility. The impression was very positive in terms of the look of the...

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I visited this facility

Review of Ivy Park at San Jose

I was not impressed with Ivy Park at San Jose. It didn't smell good, and I think that's terrible. If they can do anything to improve, I think they need to improve their housekeeping. It was not a...

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ampeabody

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Oakmont of San Jose

My mom lived at Oakmont San Jose for five years. After being at three other memory care facilities (Belmont Village Sunnyvale and Atria Foster City), OSJ was the perfect solution, and where she...

Provider response

Dear ampeabody, wow, thank you so much for sharing this glowing review! It was our honor to care for your mom. We are dedicated to providing this type of experience to every resident and we are so...

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