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7 Best Assisted Living Facilities in San Martin, CA

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Assisted living costs in San Martin average about $5,020 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 7 communities in San Martin. Our detailed directory has 117 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
2424 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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48 reviews
9.2
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48 reviews
5 star
63%
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21%
3 star
8%
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It took at least 6 months for my uncle to get accumulated with the change. We had many challenges in the beginning... most staff were helpful. It seems very clean there. They do a lot of activities. The cafe...
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 in addition to...
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1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.7
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53 reviews
9.7
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53 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
25%
3 star
8%
2 star
2%
1 star
4%
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Westmont is an Excellent facility for anyone that is looking for a place for your loved one to reside either on a long term or a short term basis. Starting with [name removed] the Resident Services Director...
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.
Westmont of Morgan Hill is an assisted living community located in Morgan Hill, CA, in Santa Clara County and home to about 38,000 people. An area considered to be part of Silicon Valley, Morgan Hill has relaxing parklike settings, shops, stores, restaurants and new homes. Residents will be able...
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9.3
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14 reviews
9.3
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14 reviews
5 star
79%
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21%
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I placed my sister who suffered dementia almost a year ago, staff at the Loma Clara are kind, patient, very knowledgeable in caring for her. ( she is not a easy one to deal with) she was provided three meals...
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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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, 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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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 San Martin, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Martin is $5,020 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Diablo Grande, CA with an average of $3,673 per month.

Assisted living costs in San Martin, CA, vs. nearby cities

San Martin, CA
$5,020/mo
$4,421/mo

Assisted living costs in San Martin, CA, vs. state and national averages

San Martin, CA
$5,020/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in San Martin, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,020/mo
$5,991/mo

Assisted living costs in San Martin, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,278/mo
Studio
$4,949/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,317/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,275/mo

Senior living costs in San Martin 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: San Martin, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Martin, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,020/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,991/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,387/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
San Martin, CA:$5,020/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
San Martin, CA:$5,991/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
San Martin, CA:$5,387/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in San Martin, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in San Martin 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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Assisted living cost trends in San Martin, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in San Martin 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
San Martin, CA$5,825/mo$5,518/mo+5.6%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
San Martin, CA
2024 average cost:$5,825/mo
2023 average cost:$5,518/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
California
2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in San Martin, 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 San Martin.

What families are saying about assisted living in San Martin

Recent reviews for assisted living in San Martin

Bon Homie III Lena in San Jose, CA

4.1
The staff at Bon Homie is very nice. The facility is nicer than some others I've seen, but I kind of wish it was a little more for the money we're paying.

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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Oakmont of San Jose

5.0
I give Oakmont a 5 for all the categories that are listed. I could not have asked for a better place or better staff. This was a dream place for Mom. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

San Martin review score based on 44 family reviews

9.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 44 reviews of 6 San Martin assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The San Martin review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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 Martin review score compared against nearby cities

9.4
San Martin, CA6 facilities
9.4
Morgan Hill, CA8 facilities
9.3
Gilroy, CA6 facilities

Review subcategories for San Martin assisted living

When assisted living 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 44 reviews of 6 San Martin assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare San Martin resident and family assisted living 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 Martin, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.2
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
4.0
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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San Martin assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Martin assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Martin, 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 Martin 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 San Martin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
San Martin, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
52.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
52.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in San Martin 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 San Martin Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
San Martin, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Martin 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 San Martin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Martin, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in San Martin 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 San Martin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Martin, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Martin 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 San Martin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Martin, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
50%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in San Martin

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in San Martin protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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