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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Santa Clara County, CA

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The cost of independent living in Santa Clara County is about $5,000 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 326 options.

Read 4847 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as San Jose, Watsonville and Los Gatos.

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Photo of The Park at Modesto
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I find most of the staff is so kind and helpful. The girls in the Bistro are excellent workers and friendly. I cannot say enough kind words about them. The girl in the dining room (morning) is so kind and...
Provides: Independent Living
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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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My mom is in the independent side of the facility. She is happy and feels safe and comfortable. I like the apartment itself and the parking next to the back door is a huge plus for seniors, but not all...
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.
The stunning landscaped campus of Casa De Modesto assisted living is in the heart of Modesto and is home to over 200 residents. Your loved one will be surrounded with the fragrant smells of flowers, plants that are enjoyable to look at, and trees that provide shade during leisurely walks through...
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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.
Golden Memories Assisted Living is a licensed, Assisted-Living community offering a warm home environment for seniors looking for companionship, added security, activities, assistance with dressing and bathing, medication reminders, housekeeping, laundry, transportation and other personal care...
Photo of Byron Park
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I'm glad that my loved ones moved in here. My loved ones really like the community. There is a health provider that comes on site and this is a big plus that the doctor can see my loved ones on site in...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Nestled in the foothills of Walnut Creek, Byron Park is the premier choice for senior living in the East Bay. Since 1991, our dedicated staff has been serving the community with both independent and assisted living, creating a vibrant and safe atmosphere for residents to thrive. Invigorating...
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Lakeshore Residential Care in Oakland has made a huge, positive change in the life of a friend. The facility is clean, I smell delicious food cooking when I visit. The staff is always busy cleaning and...
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.
Lakeshore Residential Care is located in the City of Oakland in the Lake Merritt commercial district, only a few blocks from the unique Lake Merritt and the shopping center, medical facilities, Physician facilities, banks, senior centers, churches, parks and Parkway Theater are close by, there...
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The Tiffany Court staff is wonderful to my Mom. My Mom needed assisted living with memory care, and Tiffany Court at Kingston is the unicorn for our family. Private rooms with private bathrooms and...
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.
TIFFANY COURT is a unique assisted living community, located in the heart of beautiful Walnut Creek. Our intimate size, elegant homelike environment, and unsurpassed location make Tiffany Court the number one choice for seniors in Contra Costa County. Tiffany Court resident independence is...
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he staff are very friendly and fluently bilingual which done would like to have; meals are home cooked by ladies who really do a good job. The medical technicians who manages meds for those who need this are...
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.
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Fremont Hills staff has worked with us for many months. Working though medical challenges. It has been a fun place to be. Good food, fun activities, very accessible. We made friends right away and that was...
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 appreciate the fact that they clean my room once a week and they have a really helpful staff I chose a very small unit In hindsight wish I'd chosen a bigger one But I can always change when a bigger one...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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They took very good care of my mom. Sadly, She passed away in May of this year. She had many health issues. The staff was very caring and she felt loved there. They were very attentive to her, always catered...
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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The things I like most: -the staff are friendly and warm with my dad -the staff are well-trained in redirecting my dad who has memory issues -the staff have contacted me quickly when there was an issue that...
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.
Welcome to The Reutlinger, we are a non profit senior living community that is proud to offer a true continuum of care that really does allow you to age in place. The Reutlinger started in 1950 as The Home For Jewish Parents in Oakland, California serving those with skilled nursing needs. In 1996...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Photo of Villa San Pedro Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of San Jose Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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 Hilltop Manor
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Evonnes Residential Care Facility II
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.
Photo of Arbor Apartnments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Village Green Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Palm Court Senior Homes
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Villa De Guadalupe Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 independent living in Santa Clara County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Clara County is $5,000 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Diablo Grande, CA with an average of $3,512 per month.

Independent living costs in Santa Clara County, CA, vs. nearby counties

Santa Clara County, CA
$5,000/mo

Independent living costs in Santa Clara County, CA, vs. state and national averages

Santa Clara County, CA
$5,000/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Santa Clara County, CA, vs. other senior living options

$8,739/mo
Independent Living
$5,000/mo

Independent living costs in Santa Clara County, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,596/mo
Studio
$4,402/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,751/mo

Senior living costs in Santa Clara County 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 County, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSanta Clara County, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,000/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,482/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,739/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Santa Clara County, CA:$5,000/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Santa Clara County, CA:$7,482/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Santa Clara County, CA:$8,739/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Santa Clara County, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Santa Clara County 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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Independent living cost trends in Santa Clara County, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Santa Clara County 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 average 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
Santa Clara County, CA$4,192/mo$4,261/mo-1.6%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Santa Clara County, CA
2024 average cost:$4,192/mo
2023 average cost:$4,261/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
California
2024 average cost:$3,916/mo
2023 average cost:$3,864/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Santa Clara County

Recent reviews for independent living in Santa Clara County

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

J and C Care Center, LLC in Oakland, CA

4.0
I like the care that my father is getting in this community. I really liked that the community is clean and well maintained. He is happy with the caring staff who are attentive and caring. They try and get him involved with the activities that are helpful. The meals are a good variety. I would ...
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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.

Santa Clara County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Clara County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Clara County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santa Clara County independent living

Independent living 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 County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Santa Clara County, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.5%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Clara County independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Santa Clara County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Santa Clara County, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.7%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Clara County independent 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 independent living communities in Santa Clara County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Santa Clara County, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.4%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
36.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
22.1%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.9%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.5%
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Ivy Park at San Jose, Oakmont of Silver Creek and Pacific Gardens are the top-rated independent living facilities near Santa Clara County, California. See full list of communities.
There are 326 independent living facilities near Santa Clara County, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Santa Clara County, California are Cogir of Brentwood, Harbor at Hillsdale and Atria Sunnyvale. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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