Villa Toscana A Memory Care Community
939 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
"Welcome to Villa Toscana Memory Care! Growing older does not mean closing the book on adventure. Instead, it presents an opportunity to wri..."
READ MOREOur 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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939 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
"Welcome to Villa Toscana Memory Care! Growing older does not mean closing the book on adventure. Instead, it presents an opportunity to wri..."
READ MORE410 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..."
READ MORE22400 Second St., Hayward, CA 94541
" Bellara Living begins in our oasis-like courtyard, a place to sit comfortably with a friend, tap a foot to live entertainment or dine outs..."
READ MORE2000 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' ..."
READ MORE2800 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94061
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Residents at Kensington Place Redwood City feel like they are Home with Kensington’s kindness and great food and choices and dignity. Kensington is a parallel universe where the world is at its best. Our family is continually impressed and thankful f..."
READ MORE501 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Sequoias-Portola Valley was an excellent place. It has a square layout with a central office, a lounge, and a dining area. The units were scattered all around, and they were all on one level. There was a swimming pool, a gym, and an arts and crafts r..."
READ MORE160 Jewell Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
5.0
(6 reviews)
"I toured Westwind Memory Care. They had a lot of activities. There was a lot going on that was interesting for the people. Like they had flower arranging going on, and people were flower arranging, and then in another room they had a cultural event t..."
READ MORE801 Rose Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Pine Hills has a very low ratio between patient and caregiver; I really like it. My dad has his own room, the caregivers are very nice, and they cooked homemade foods. My dad has dementia, and they always have someone around my dad even someone watch..."
READ MORE34400 Mission Boulevard, Union City, CA 94587
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I've just moved my mom into a place called the Masonic Home of California. I have chosen them just for the quality of the place. They also have a program for widows of Masons that made it affordable. My mom has a little studio (without a kitchen) and..."
READ MORE1616 Gordon Street, Redwood City, CA 94061
4.7
(7 reviews)
"We chose Gordon Manor for my mother-in-law. They have a lot of outdoor space. She loves being outdoors and she loves gardens. They have chickens and fruit trees. We felt like she would like a space like that. We just talked to so many people whose pa..."
READ MORE2115 S. Winchester Blvd., Campbell, CA 95008
4.5
(23 reviews)
"My mother used to be a resident of Merrill Gardens. It was an excellent place, but it was more expensive than other places. It's a brand-new facility, just four years old, but they have a well-established system. She was very happy there, and she had..."
READ MORE1931 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
4.4
(11 reviews)
"I went to Palm Villas of Redwood City. It is very good for memory care, I believe. The drawback for them is they don't offer transportation, and my husband has to have immunotherapy every three weeks, so transportation is critical. The one thing abou..."
READ MORE707 Elm St, San Carlos, CA 94070
4.4
(9 reviews)
"My mother was a resident of The Elms for over four years before she passed away at the age of 90 this past holiday season. My brother and I couldn't have chosen a better place for Mom. The staff is amazing! Everyone is very caring, gentle and compass..."
READ MORE6127 E Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94552
4.4
(5 reviews)
"Mom was placed in Oak Creek. She was there for three months. They were accommodating. They let her keep her dignity as well as her freedom to move around the facility. She had previously lived in a different facility that didn't allow her to do those..."
READ MORE125 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..."
READ MORE14500 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
4.2
(16 reviews)
"I went to visit my mom's friend in Saratoga Retirement Community. She was there for rehab. It was absolutely outstanding. I would give it a 10. My mom going in said, I would go there. My mom felt that it was beautiful. What stood out were the grounds..."
READ MORE80 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
4.2
(20 reviews)
"Sunshine Villa was a very nice building. The atmosphere was lovely, and it was an interesting location to have, it is on the hill, just by the ocean. Although they didn't have as much of a view of the ocean, they were right there sort of next to it. ..."
READ MORE3850 Walnut Ave, Fremont, CA 94538
4.2
(14 reviews)
"Aegis Living Fremont was nice. It didn't feel like a convalescent hospital. It feels more like an apartment and a hotel. It was well taken care of and kept up. They kept the residents busy all day. They made sure they were getting stimulation and att..."
READ MORE24647 Mohr Drive, Hayward, CA 94545
4.1
(6 reviews)
"My Dad had been living in Arcadian for 5 years. This facility has provided a excellent care for my Dad. Two months ago, the doctor recommend my mother needed to have a high level care too. I toured my mother many places, but my mom only had chosen..."
READ MORE373 Pine Ln, Los Altos, CA 94022
4.1
(20 reviews)
"I moved into the Terraces at Los Altos. It was the best of what I looked at. We have two dining rooms, an exercise area, a meeting room, a pool, and all sorts of stuff. The staff members are very helpful. The facility is very clean. The food is good...."
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.
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.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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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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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...
Memory Care
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...