Essential Care - Santa Clara

Nutritious meals are one of the most important and valued benefits of senior living. Chefs and meal planners provide residents the right balance of vitamins and minerals – and so much more. The best make sure every dish is made with quality ingredients, tastes great and leaves diners excited for their next meal.

The highest-rated senior living communities stand out for their exceptional care and support of seniors in independent living, assisted living, memory care and home care. Our Best of Senior Living Award winners represent the top reviewed senior care providers nationwide based on reviews submitted by residents and families.

The Best of Senior Living All Star Award recognizes the Best of Senior Living Award winners who received 25 or more reviews during the 2024 year award period. The support provided by these independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and home care agencies have resulted in strongest reviews of the year from families and residents alike.

Our Best Activities in Senior Living Awards celebrate assisted living, memory care and independent living communities that go above and beyond in offering activities that engage residents socially, physically, mentally and emotionally. Our awards recognize communities with at least six website reviews from residents and families that average at least 4.5 stars out of 5.

Our Most Friendly in Senior Living Awards celebrate assisted living, memory care and independent living communities whose staff stands out for being helpful, joyful and kind to residents, visitors and each other. These communities exude a culture of friendliness, making them a welcoming, happy place to live and visit. Our awards recognize communities with at least six website reviews from residents and families that average 4.5 stars or more out of 5 in the friendliness category.