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Memory care in Santa Clara offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Santa Clara is about $6,690 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 61 communities, read 989 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
Welcome to The Grove of Los Gatos!The Grove of Los Gatos is the newest addition to the Calson Community portfolio. With over 20 years of experience in managing communities and holding partial ownership in several properties, Calson Management is committed to providing exceptional living...
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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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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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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.
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Cost of memory care in Santa Clara, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Clara is $6,690 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Atherton, CA with an average of $6,468 per month.

Memory care costs in Santa Clara, CA, vs. nearby cities

Santa Clara, CA
$6,690/mo
$6,665/mo
$6,579/mo

Memory care costs in Santa Clara, CA, vs. state and national averages

Santa Clara, CA
$6,690/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in Santa Clara, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,690/mo

Memory care costs in Santa Clara, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,680/mo
Studio
$7,390/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,696/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,436/mo

Senior living costs in Santa Clara vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Santa Clara, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSanta Clara, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,690/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,305/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$5,851/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Santa Clara, CA:$6,690/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Santa Clara, CA:$5,305/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Santa Clara, CA:$5,851/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Santa Clara, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Santa Clara and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Santa Clara, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Santa Clara have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Santa Clara, CA$8,170/mo$7,999/mo+2.1%
California$6,659/mo$6,315/mo+5.4%
National$6,439/mo$6,063/mo+6.2%
Santa Clara, CA
2024 average cost:$8,170/mo
2023 average cost:$7,999/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
California
2024 average cost:$6,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,315/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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2024 average cost:$6,439/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Santa Clara

Recent reviews for memory care in Santa Clara

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 .

Oak Creek in Castro Valley, CA

4.5
They really care about their residents. Many employees have worked there for decades. They are very caring and attend to specific needs of their residents. You do need to stay on top of them about certain hygiene issues. They do not raise rates based on care levels and include so many items in ...
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The Parkview in Pleasanton, CA

5.0
The food the staff and the activities are all great my mom is very happy here. I would recommend this community to others.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and Knowledgeable Staff. Several reviews at Brookdale North Fremont, Atria Sunnyvale, and Atria Willow Glen highlight the kindness and expertise of the caregivers. They provide attentive care and develop strong relationships with residents. One family member expresses their gratitude for the staff's dedication and ...
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Engaging Activities for Memory Care Residents. Facilities like Belmont Village San Jose, Brookdale North Fremont, and Oakmont of San Jose offer ample activities tailored to memory care residents. These activities encourage socializing and help keep residents active and engaged, as mentioned by several families.
Quality and Personalized Meal Services. Reviews at Ivy Park at San Tomas, Brookdale North Fremont, and Belmont Village San Jose emphasize the importance of good nutrition and quality meals. Some communities, like Belmont Village San Jose, even accommodate individual dietary preferences and restrictions.
Secure and Well-Maintained Facilities. Several families at Brookdale North Fremont, Atria Sunnyvale, and Marbella San Jose remark on the cleanliness and safety of their loved ones' living spaces. The communities prioritize proper maintenance and upkeep to ensure a comfortable and secure environment.
Flexible and Supportive Administration. At Brookdale North Fremont, Oakmont of Silver Creek, and Pacific Gardens, residents and their families appreciate the responsiveness and adaptability of the facility's administration. They communicate effectively and make accommodations to meet the evolving needs of the residents.
Personalized Care Plans for Memory Care Residents. Reviews at Oakmont of San Jose, Atria Sunnyvale, and Ivy Park at Milpitas mention the importance of individualized care plans for memory care residents. These plans cater to the unique needs and preferences of each resident, ensuring they receive the best possible care.
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Santa Clara review score based on 192 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 192 reviews of 52 Santa Clara memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Santa Clara 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

Santa Clara review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Santa Clara, CA52 facilities
7.8
Sunnyvale, CA55 facilities
8.5
Cupertino, CA55 facilities

Review subcategories for Santa Clara 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 192 reviews of 52 Santa Clara memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Santa Clara 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.
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Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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Santa Clara memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Clara memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Santa Clara, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.9%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.8%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.2%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.2%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Santa Clara, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.1%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.8%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Santa Clara, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
55.8%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
65.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.6%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Santa Clara, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.7%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.6%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Santa Clara, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
67.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
65.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Santa Clara

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Santa Clara protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Pacific Gardens, Sunrise of Sunnyvale and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Santa Clara, California. See full list of communities.
There are 61 memory care facilities near Santa Clara, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Santa Clara, California are Sunrise of Sunnyvale, Carefield Pleasanton Memory Care and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 61 memory care facilities near you in Santa Clara, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, California ranges from $695 to $19750. The average Memory Care cost in Santa Clara, California is $6,690. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Santa Clara, California typically starts at $695. 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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