Assisted Living Communities in Cupertino, California

Cupertino's median assisted living fee of $5,550 is higher than the state's midrange cost of $5,250 and the country's median cost of $4,500. Both Merced and Modesto show a monthly midrange assisted living cost of just $4,000, much lower than Cupertino's price. However, assisted living costs in Cupertino are less expensive than those in nearby San Jose, at $6,000. They are also cheaper than fees in San Francisco, at $6,319 monthly. 

 

In the Cupertino area, seniors can expect to pay a midrange price of $5,550 per month for assisted living.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

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

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.

At $5,550 per month, assisted living includes housing, meals, transportation and other day-to-day expenses. In-home care, where an aide provides personal care services in the home, and home health care, which also includes medical services, are more expensive at $6,864 and $7,007 per month, respectively. Nursing home care includes around-the-clock skilled nursing, pushing the price up to $10,646 monthly for a semi-private room. 

Part of the California Department of Social Services, the Senior Licensing Program oversees assisted living communities in Cupertino. It handles licensing and conducts regular inspections to ensure each facility is providing the right level of care and adhering to regulatory mandates. The program also handles complaints, issuing citations as needed. 

 

• The city's violent crime rate is only 9.3 — much lower than the national average of 22.7. Even property crime is low for the area, at 25 points compared to the national average of 35.4, making Cupertino a safe city for seniors.

 

• Health care is typically top of mind for seniors, and Cupertino offers plentiful options for medical care. It has a patient-to-doctor ratio of only 947 to 1, down from 962 to 1 the previous year. Though there are no hospitals in Cupertino proper, six rest within a 10-mile radius, including the Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, just over 2 miles away. 

 

• California features balmy weather, and Cupertino is no exception. The warm summer months rarely exceed 76 degrees Fahrenheit and boast dry, sunny days. The winter months trend cold and wet, with temperatures as low as 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Fortunately, the winter season only lasts 2 to 3 months, giving seniors plenty of time throughout the year to comfortably enjoy the great outdoors. 

 

• The cost of living in Cupertino, CA, is higher than the national and state averages. However, much of that doesn't impact seniors residing in assisted living communities, as the main driver for the high cost is housing. Additionally, the cost of health care, typically a significant spend for seniors, is only 10 points higher than the state average.

 

• Though California fully taxes seniors' wages, pensions and retirement account withdrawals, it's still an affordable place to live for many older adults. It levies no taxes on Social Security, benefiting seniors who live on this as income.