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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in San Jose, CA
If your loved one needs memory care in San Jose, A Place for Mom can help. With 45 memory care facilities in San Jose, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in San Jose incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. San Jose memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in San Jose, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West San Carlos / Burbank, Rose Garden and Santa Clara - East Central.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Santa Clara, Campbell and Santa Cruz.
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It seemed fine. My uncle went in here for rehab, got better and got out of there so that's great. Everything was good. They were nice and good at communicating.
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My experience with Rose Garden City has been good. The facility is clean, the staff is friendly, and they provide good care. Overall I'm satisfied with the services they offer.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
If you are searching for an assisted living facility in sunny San Jose, Calif., look no further than Rose Garden Court. This is a medium-care facility that accepts patients that are over 55 years old. The community setting provided at this assisted living facility provides senior citizens with...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I know my mother-in-law seems to be eating better at Golden Heritage Living. The staff are real good about getting her to eat. She still doesn't eat as much as she should, but it's an improvement. They have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Golden Heritage Living is an assisted living situated in San Jose, California, meaning that our residents benefit from a Mediterranean-like climate with warm summers and mild winters. Our closeness to the city's center ensures convenient access to its amenities, while our multi-floor setting...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
HMC of Campbell is located in the beautiful state of California where the weather is deemed to be perfect year round. The senior care facility that has been in business for more than 30 years provides superior care for the elderly that requires assisted living. We are known for the compassion...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Cedar Creek is particularly well-suited to mobile, active, social residents. However we pride ourselves on providing care to our residents throughout their journey. Our one-of a kind activity program helps our residents stay engaged in the day at any stage of their process, boasting several...
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This place was highly recommended by my accountant, who has many clients in TLG, so she knows they don't do funky financial stuff (unlike Forum). My mother stayed here from age 89-93, 2017-2021, in The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cost of memory care in San Jose, CA
The average cost of senior living in San Jose is $6,441 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, CA with an average of $5,469 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in San Jose, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in San Jose, CA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in San Jose
Recent reviews for memory care in San Jose
Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA
5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .
Fremont Hills
4.9
If you’re looking for peace of mind, this is the place to bring your loved ones. The care team are kind hearted and take good care of the residents. All the residents are well cared for, their clothes are kept clean and washed and beds are made daily. Residents always look neat and tidy.
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Oakmont of San Jose
4.6
Oakmont SJ provided wonderful care to our Mom in her years there. A place like this is only as good as the people they employ and we found the Oakmont SJ staff kind and compassionate. During our search, a senior placement consultant had advised us no place is perfect but what you want is ...
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San Jose review score based on 121 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 121 reviews of 36 San Jose memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The San Jose review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
San Jose review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for San Jose memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 121 reviews of 36 San Jose memory care communities. This chart helps you compare San Jose resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.San Jose, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
3.7
3.9
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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San Jose memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Jose memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Jose, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in San Jose memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in San Jose that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
San Jose, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.2%
65%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.2%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.4%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.9%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.2%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in San Jose memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of San Jose Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
San Jose, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.2%
73.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.8%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Jose memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of San Jose partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Jose, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.8%
43.7%
No sugar
No sugar
47.2%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.3%
49.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in San Jose memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of San Jose communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Jose, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.8%
39.1%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.8%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Jose memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in San Jose offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Jose, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.6%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
51%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
36.1%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
21.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
45.9%
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Research services for seniors in San Jose, CA
In San Jose, California, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
San Jose, California, is car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in San Jose include bus routes and train routes. Seniors may receive fare discounts. San Jose has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is somewhat walkable.
San Jose offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San Jose and the Regional Medical Center of San Jose.
San Jose offers a variety of entertainment options. The city’s rolling hills and year-round sunshine make it the perfect place for outdoor activities. Seniors can enjoy strolling the city’s gardens, golfing at the local courses, or visiting the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo. San Jose also offers several historic sites and museums to explore — tour the infamous Winchester Mystery House to view peculiar architecture, view famous paintings at San Jose Museum of Art, or visit the beautiful Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph. Seniors can even visit the Cypress Senior Center to find new events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale North Fremont, Sunrise of Sunnyvale and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near San Jose, California. See full list of communities.
There are 45 memory care facilities near San Jose, California. See the full list.
The 45 memory care facilities near you in San Jose, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in San Jose, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in San Jose, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in San Jose, California ranges from $480 to $115000. The average Memory Care cost in San Jose, California is $6,441. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in San Jose, California typically starts at $480. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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