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9 Best Nursing Homes in Gilroy, CA

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Gilroy is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 9 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Gilroy, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Gilroy is about $5,051, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 64 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Gilroy, CA

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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Gilroy
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66 Floor plans available
9.2
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48 reviews
9.2
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48 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
21%
3 star
8%
2 star
6%
1 star
2%
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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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9.3
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14 reviews
9.3
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4 star
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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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Gilroy, CA

The average cost of senior living in Gilroy is $5,051 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Diablo Grande, CA with an average of $3,913 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Gilroy, CA, vs. nearby cities

Gilroy, CA
$5,051/mo

Nursing homes costs in Gilroy, CA, vs. state and national averages

Gilroy, CA
$5,051/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Gilroy, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,044/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,051/mo

Nursing homes costs in Gilroy, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,198/mo
Studio
$5,437/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,198/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,995/mo

Senior living costs in Gilroy vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Gilroy, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGilroy, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,051/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,421/mo$4,504/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,044/mo$5,460/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,748/mo$4,699/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Gilroy, CA:$5,051/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Gilroy, CA:$4,421/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Gilroy, CA:$5,044/mo
California:$5,460/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Gilroy, CA:$4,748/mo
California:$4,699/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Gilroy, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Gilroy 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Gilroy, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Gilroy 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
Gilroy, CA$5,258/mo$5,715/mo-8.0%
California$5,867/mo$5,569/mo+5.4%
National$5,590/mo$5,314/mo+5.2%
Gilroy, CA
2024 average cost:$5,258/mo
2023 average cost:$5,715/mo
Percent change:-8.0%
California
2024 average cost:$5,867/mo
2023 average cost:$5,569/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,590/mo
2023 average cost:$5,314/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Gilroy

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Gilroy

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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Carlton Senior Living San Jose

4.0
My relative is doing fine at Carlton Senior Living San Jose. It has been going well for him and has been getting a positive experience.

Ivy Park at Salinas

3.5
My first year, the fees were raised 27%. That was totally level of care, cost per point (their cost system) and rent for room. It was quite a lot to accept all at once and will shorten the time until my sister will have to go on medicaid. Going in, I would recommend having a clear ...
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Gilroy nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilroy nursing homes 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 nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes 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
37.5%
2.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
62.5%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
62.5%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
62.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gilroy nursing homes

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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gilroy, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gilroy nursing homes

Nursing homes 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
37.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilroy nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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
37.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilroy nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Gilroy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilroy, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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