Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in San Jose, CA below include 101 memory care communities with 1187 reviews. On average in San Jose, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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4075 El Camino Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306
4.5
(8 reviews)
"I went to Palo Alto Commons for my husband. We love it. The most important thing is that they treated us as humans coming to them. Their main goal is the well-being of the body, brains, and minds of the residents. And also, this is a very small place..."
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1039 E. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
4.4
(29 reviews)
"My mother-in-law will be moving into Belmont Village Sunnyvale. Tim, the sales guy, was very detailed. He asked a lot of questions as to what my mother-in-law's needs were. And I felt that because he was so detailed in trying to understand what her n..."
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33883 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City, CA 94587
4.4
(48 reviews)
"I went to Pacifica Senior Living Union City. It was very nice and very clean. We saw some of the residents, and they looked happy. The person who gave us the tour was really helpful, and he answered all our questions, too. The area was nice. We were ..."
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1200 Russell Way, Hayward, CA 94541
4.4
(47 reviews)
"I have a friend who lives in MorningStar Senior Living of Hayward. They completely remodeled all the common areas. The whole lobby and dining room looks like a nice hotel. And they modernized all the hallways. They also came in and put in Wi-Fi. They..."
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175 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
4.4
(39 reviews)
"My wife moved to Atria Sunnyvale. The facility was nice and clean, and everything was well organized. The rooms are fine. I was impressed with the gentleman that gave me the tour. He was very thorough in explaining everything about how their program ..."
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1620 So. Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
4.3
(20 reviews)
"Westmont Milpitas was a nice place. It's a new building and everything seemed clean. The people seemed like they were having a good time there. They had a gym, a swimming pool, and a live band once a week. The staff was amazing...."
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4115 Mohr Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566
4.3
(3 reviews)
"We like Carefield Pleasanton Memory Care. The only downside was (it's not that big a distance), but it would take us 45 minutes to an hour to get there because of traffic and stuff. The Bay Area traffic is a total nightmare and you're only going a fe..."
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800 Roble Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
4.3
(6 reviews)
"Meadow Gardens of Menlo Park was our second choice and I loved it. The outside of it was very pretty. There were multiple outside areas that the patients had access to, and they were very nice. It felt very welcoming. It was a small facility compared..."
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2701 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
4.3
(10 reviews)
"I went here. It's really beautiful. I liked the fact that they have a dedicated staff so that the residents would know who their caregivers were. Where my husband was before, there would be like a pool of caregivers, and he would never know which car..."
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35 Fenton Street, Livermore, CA 94550
4.1
(8 reviews)
"We had an excellent tour experience at The Watermark at Rosewood Gardens. I think they had a good program in the memory care. The person that took me for the tour actually sat down with me after and we kind of discussed what are the options and what ..."
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633 S. Knickerbocker Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
4.0
(31 reviews)
"My Parents room is spacious clean and very comfortable. All of the staff that I have come in contact with are polite, caring and professional. The common areas of the facility are very inviting and nicely arranged, there are plenty of places to sit, ..."
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19960 Santa Maria Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546
3.9
(17 reviews)
"We toured Carefield Castro Valley Assisted Living & Memory Care. It was very nice, clean, and has kind of a medium-sized environment as far as people living there. They're in a good location with access to stores. The rooms were clean, they had studi..."
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1160 Cochrane Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
3.9
(35 reviews)
"I went to Westmont of Morgan Hill. It's a beautiful community. It just was gonna be $11,000 a month for the care that I needed for my mother, so there's no way I could do that. I saw a studio apartment. It was very large. It had a kitchenette and a..."
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1235 Hopkins Ave., Redwood City, CA 94062
3.7
(4 reviews)
"Hopkins Manor is the best of the best! They provide outstanding and loving service to their residents. My mother was one. Honestly, my family and I feel so blessed to have had them provide the care to our wonderful mom. And during her last weeks ..."
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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..."
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1 East Selby Lane, Redwood City, CA 94063
3.6
(6 reviews)
"I toured Oakmont of Redwood City. They were all great. I would have been happy with any of them if I needed a place. Everyone was prepared when I got there. They have multiple movie rooms. They had a room for after-hours food where customers could he..."
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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..."
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16 Coleman Place, Menlo Park, CA 94025
2.0
(2 reviews)
"Silver Point Plaza was an old facility that needed updating. It did not meet the needs of my dad, but the staff seemed to be very friendly and eager. The place was clean and provided activities. ..."
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410 Pennsylvania Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95052
"The Maple House staff is proud of our reputation of providing high-quality services to residents. Our mission is to respect our residents' e..."
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8552 Briarwood Ln, Dublin, CA 94568
"Our community offers 24-hour care with a full staff. Our staff has over 12 years of experience giving quality loving care. All of our room..."
READ MOREAt $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
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.Â
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.
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, 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
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. Â
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Program | (310) 319-3222 | The 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) 435-7259 | Alzheimer’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) 309-8821 | The 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) 510-2020 | WDACS 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) 383-4519 | The 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. |
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.
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.
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Reviewer#ET1109b
2.0
Review of Atria Evergreen Valley
My husband moved to Atria Evergreen Valley. It was just convenient to the home location. His apartment was fine. There are no issues there. The food, I think he likes it. The food is okay. They...
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Karen
5.0
Review of Oakmont of San Jose
I toured Oakmont of San Jose. They're always trying to be interactive with the people there, getting them out and doing things and going where they're at. They have window walls that open up, so it...
Provider response
Hi Karen, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Oakmont of San Jose! We sincerely thank you for the positive review and hope to see you again soon!
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Sam.3
5.0
Review of Brookdale San Jose
I toured Brookdale San Jose. I like the presentation of the place. It was pretty smooth and clean. They look well-kept. Older people looked active and thriving; I was a little impressed with all...
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