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The cost of independent living in Sunnyvale is about $5,870 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 85 options. Read 975 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.

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Photo of Saratoga Retirement Community Cal Villa Assisted Living
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My Mom and Dad chose this place for themselves. They have been at this facility for 14 years. It has been a wonderful place for both of them. My dad passes away in 2008 and my mom has since moved into...
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.
We are located just miles from the Saratoga Village and Downtown Los Gatos. Our home city, downtown Saratoga features a year-round farmers’ market, and the Hakone Gardens, located just minutes from our campus, hosts one of the most authentic Japanese-style gardens in North America. Our Assisted...
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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.
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley California, Vi at Palo Alto is a Life Plan community, also known as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), situated on 23 lush acres of Stanford Property. Our assisted and independent living community offers a wide array of amenities and benefits to...
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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.
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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 Sunnyside Gardens
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.
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: 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: 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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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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Photo of Ellore Senior Living
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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.
Discover a new vision of luxury senior living, now brought to life at Ellore Senior Living. Built from the ground up, with modern interiors by March and White Design, Ellore Senior Living is thoughtfully crafted for older adults who seek a lifestyle of abundant style, wellness, and social...
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Photo of Central Park 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 Noor Active Living
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: 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: 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.
Santana Terrace is a brand new Apartment community, we are located only steps away from Santana Row and more! Our amazing community features amazing common areas to enjoy with your Family and Friends. Our amenities include a roof deck with BBQ grills, serene gardens, a pet run, dog wash area,...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Moldaw Family Residences a CCRC
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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.
Located in beautiful Palo Alto on the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life, Moldow Family Residences aims to be a "place where your spirit can thrive." We offer a complete care system for senior adults. Our independent living apartments cater to active adults. The maintenance-free units vary in...
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: 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 Valley Village
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 The Terraces at Los Altos
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.
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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 MorningStar at West San Jose
77 Photos available
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.
MorningStar at West San Jose is dedicated to making your retirement years carefree through a lifestyle of comfort, enjoyment and wellness. Our four-story community in beautiful west San Jose offers 69 assisted living suites (studio, one and two-bedroom) and 34 suites devoted to the individualized...
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Cost of independent living in Sunnyvale, CA

The average cost of senior living in Sunnyvale is $5,870 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Carlos, CA with an average of $5,724 per month.

Independent living costs in Sunnyvale, CA, vs. nearby cities

Sunnyvale, CA
$5,870/mo

Independent living costs in Sunnyvale, CA, vs. state and national averages

Sunnyvale, CA
$5,870/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Sunnyvale, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,665/mo
Independent Living
$5,870/mo

Independent living costs in Sunnyvale, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,652/mo
Studio
$6,888/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,394/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,259/mo

Senior living costs in Sunnyvale 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: Sunnyvale, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSunnyvale, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,870/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,283/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,665/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Sunnyvale, CA:$5,870/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Sunnyvale, CA:$5,283/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Sunnyvale, CA:$6,665/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Sunnyvale, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sunnyvale 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
Sunnyvale, CA$3,926/mo$4,051/mo-3.1%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Sunnyvale, CA
2024 average cost:$3,926/mo
2023 average cost:$4,051/mo
Percent change:-3.1%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Sunnyvale

Recent reviews for independent living in Sunnyvale

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 .

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

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

Warm and welcoming staff. Numerous reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff at various communities, creating a welcoming environment for residents. At Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, for instance, the staff's empathetic approaches have made a significant difference for families and their loved ones.
Diverse activities for social engagement. Communities like Holiday Warburton Place and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living provide a variety of activities tailored to residents' interests, promoting socialization and community involvement. Activities range from music programs, exercise classes, to field trips and group dining experiences ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of community living areas, including private rooms and common spaces. Residents of Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, Ivy Park at Milpitas, and Holiday Warburton Place appreciate the cleanliness and modernity of the facilities.
Reasonable pricing and value for money. Several reviews praise the affordability of communities like Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, Holiday Warburton Place, and Ivy Park at Milpitas, providing good value for the services and amenities offered.
Attentive communication between staff and families. Clear and consistent communication between staff and families is a key feature in many reviews. At Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, for example, the community director regularly meets with senior residents and their loved ones to update them on care and community activities.
Individually catered meals and dietary accommodations. Customized meal plans based on residents' dietary needs and preferences are a common theme in community reviews. For instance, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living provides delicious and accommodating meals to cater to diverse tastes and restrictions.
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Sunnyvale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunnyvale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sunnyvale, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sunnyvale, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunnyvale, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37%
46.4%
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