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6 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gilroy, CA

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Assisted living costs in Gilroy average about $4,160 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 6 communities in Gilroy. Our detailed directory has 56 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Gilroy
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66 Floor plans available
9.2
Review score
43 reviews
9.2
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43 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
19%
3 star
9%
2 star
7%
1 star
2%
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Like everywhere, some employees are fantastic, others less so, and some are somewhere in between. But overall, we feel like she is in good hands. I would recommend Merrill Gardens at Gilroy to others...
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.
Merrill Gardens at Gilroy is a gated senior community set on a tranquil five-acre tract near downtown Gilroy. Enjoy a plethora of relaxing activities and attractions — art and food festivals, boating, hiking areas, golf and shopping. The team provides a high level of services, including diabetic...
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Photo of Loma Clara Senior Living
2020 Photos available
9.0
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11 reviews
9.0
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11 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
27%
3 star
0%
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I would say that initially we were happy with the way my dad was doing. Once his needs became more demanding, Loma Clara was not able to deal with it. Its memory care is not sufficiently staffed. They corral...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Photo of Valley Pines Assisted Living
22 Photos available
5 star
100%
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I am so happy with Valley Pines. My dad has been here for 3 months. He tells me the food is great. He has a lot of room and is happy to have his own bathroom. The place is exceptionally clean. The...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Villa Monte
Provides: Assisted 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.
Morgan Hill Villa is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly providing harmonious living and care right in the heart of Morgan Hill. Here you'll enjoy all the benefits of a warm home atmosphere. You will have confidence knowing that your needs will be met - now and in the future. We...
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Cost of assisted living in Gilroy, CA

The average cost of senior living in Gilroy is $4,160 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Nella, CA with an average of $3,783 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gilroy, CA vs. nearby cities

Gilroy, CA
$4,160/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gilroy, CA vs. the state and national average

Gilroy, CA
$4,160/mo
U.S. national average
$4,623/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gilroy vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,160/mo
$4,720/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Gilroy, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,698/mo
Studio
$5,559/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,398/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,798/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Gilroy over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gilroy, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Gilroy.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gilroy

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gilroy

Ivy Park at Salinas

5.0
Friendly staff, clean facility, and proactive. I would recommend to others. I picked this community because of the atmosphere and pricing.

Whispering Pines Inn, LLC in Hollister, CA

5.0
Whispering Pines Inn has devotedly served the San Benito County for over 26 years. The management & staffs are caring & very responsive to their elderly residents. Being a caregiver is not an easy task. You have to have the heary & compassion which I have seen with the employees as well ad ...
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Ivy Park at San Jose

5.0
Very pleased with the community. What stood out is their direct concern and care for my mother and us. Wonderful place and people!

Gilroy assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilroy assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilroy, 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 Gilroy assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Gilroy that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gilroy, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
52.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gilroy assisted living

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 Gilroy Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gilroy, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gilroy assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gilroy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilroy, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
35.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilroy assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gilroy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilroy, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
40%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilroy assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Gilroy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilroy, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gilroy

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Gilroy protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

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There are 6 assisted living facilities near Gilroy, California. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Gilroy, California is Atria Evergreen Valley. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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