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10 Best Nursing Homes in Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara 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 73 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Santa Clara, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Santa Clara is about $6,521, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 891 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as San Lorenzo Park, Brookdale and Fruitdale.
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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.
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Santa Clara, CA
The average cost of senior living in Santa Clara is $6,521 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Carlos, CA with an average of $6,262 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Santa Clara, CA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Santa Clara
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Santa Clara
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 .
Ivy Park at Palo Alto
5.0
From the looks of our visits, my mom is experiencing a good, new lifestyle. She has made the transition just fine. We are getting the doctor set up and I am familiar with the staff. They are great workers and I think the facility is great too. The manager, staff, nurses, are all very nice, all ...
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The Watermark at Rosewood Gardens in Livermore, CA
5.0
We chose The Watermark at Rosewood Gardens because it was very close to me--less than a mile and we knew 3 others who had or do have a family member there. the front room of the apartment is spacious in comparison to some.
Santa Clara nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Clara nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Santa Clara, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.4%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.7%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Santa Clara, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Santa Clara, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Santa Clara, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Santa Clara, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of San Mateo, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Sunrise of Sunnyvale are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Santa Clara, California. See full list of communities.
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Nursing Homes in Cities Near Santa Clara
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