86 Assisted Living Communities in San Jose, California

The average cost of assisted living in the city is $5,500 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 86 Assisted Living Communities in San Jose and several in surrounding areas.

Assisted living: $5,500
Nursing home semiprivate room: $9,125
In-home care: $5,720
Adult day health services: $1,993

Assisted Living Facilities near San Jose, California

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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in San Jose

Craig

April 17, 2019

I visited this facilityReview of Ivy Park at San Jose

Everybody was very friendly, very nice, and informative. The place was bright and cheery. I have no complaints about it at all. The person during the tour was very business-like and friendly. They had movie nights, bingo, and music. The layout seemed like a big hotel, and more than a home.

Pru

April 15, 2019

I visited this facilityReview of Ivy Park at San Jose

It was fairly nice, but the room was a little bit small. It was a one-bedroom with not much closet space and the only thing in the kitchen was a microwave. It's clean and they've got nice people there. They have a bus that will take you to the food store once a week, doctors' appointments, and to San Francisco. They had a TV room, there were gentlemen playing cards, and a beauty parlor. It was in a nice area with nice gardens on the outside. The staff was very nice, and the residents seemed happy and friendly.

March 23, 2019

I visited this facilityReview of Rose Garden Court

Rose Garden Court was a good place. It was roomy inside. It looked dated as far as the interior but it was clean. The price is reasonable compared to other places, so it would have been fine. It looked like they had adequate number of staff. There was a lot going on, too. They had a common area, a dining area, and a small outdoor area.

Linda

January 25, 2019

I visited this facilityReview of Brookdale San Jose

Brookdale San Jose was very nice. I liked it. It had a huge lobby and you can see the dining room. Maybe it could use a little updating, but it was clean and nice. The person who accommodated me during the tour was great. The dining room looked very nice, and they also had a computer area.

Victoria

January 21, 2019

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Villa Fontana Retirement Community

My mom started in independent living at Villa Fontana Retirement Community and moved to their memory care. They're an amazing facility and pretty competitively priced. The owners are in healthcare prior to doing this so their focus is on nutrition and their meals are nutritious and delicious. They have exercise classes, bingo, and for the independent people they'll have the bus take them to museums and other places. There's also a dance studio with young girls who come over and dance, and the residents love that. They also have other outside people come in and play the piano. They have lots of choices for things to do. Theyre very good about everything and the staff is excellent and outstanding. The place is very nice and clean, the layout is very nice, and easy to get around, and it smells good.

visitor01

January 21, 2019

I visited this facilityReview of Atria Willow Glen

Atria Willow Glen was one of the better placed we looked at. It seemed like a really nice place. I'm looking forward to moving there. The food was very good. The whole experience was good. It was very pleasant. The room I saw was like an apartment with a living room, a bedroom, and a bath. They have several buildings there.

visitor111

January 17, 2019

I visited this facilityReview of Brookdale San Jose

We had a favorable impression of Brookdale San Jose. We put my mother on the waiting list. The staff was able to address a number of the residents by name. There seemed to be a good deal of activities and transportation to doctors' appointments. We visited three places and this was the preference. It's also closest to me and the lowest in price. The receptionist was just a bit brusque. We had lunch there and the dining area looked fine and the food was good enough. They offer two meals a day.

visitor111

January 17, 2019

I visited this facilityReview of Carlton Senior Living San Jose

Carlton Senior Living San Jose was OK, but it felt much more like assisted living. Even though they have an independent living section, the overall feel and appearance that we got was that a very large percentage of the residents are in assisted living and it's somewhat less active and less cheerful. I was also less impressed with the marketing person, but it could just be that her communication style and mine rubbed a little bit the wrong way. She was very friendly, but some of it was slightly irritating. The service in the dining room was not good, but the food was OK. It was also very expensive.

JAS

November 27, 2018

I visited this facilityReview of Belmont Village San Jose

Belmont Village San Jose is senior assisted living. The rooms were OK. However, I was not pleased when I walked into the lobby. The person that was greeting us was at this small desk and behind her were these two filing cabinets, the wide kind; they sounded so cheap and they were jiggling. It made me wonder what was the rest of this place was like quality wise. Also, it was very expensive. They did have a nice menu. They were lots of activities going on.

Map of San Jose, California

Assisted Living Costs in San Jose

According to the Genworth 2018 Cost of Care Study, San Jose’s average monthly cost of assisted living is among the highest in the state, along with San Francisco ($5,500) and Napa ($5,425). Assisted living costs in the city are substantially higher than both the national average ($4,000) and the state average ($4,500). Assisted living is much more affordable in smaller cities throughout California, such as Fresno ($3,500) and Riverside ($3,500).

Care Cost Comparison

Average monthly costs for long-term care vary significantly depending on the type of care required, and in San Jose, this is especially true. Nursing care in the city is nearly $4,000 higher than assisted living. While the cost of home care is similar to that of assisted living, seniors who choose to remain in the home should take into consideration the extra costs that will be incurred, such as rent, groceries and general upkeep, which are typically included in the cost of assisted living. Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart

Assisted living: $5,500

Homemaker services: $5,720

Home health aide: $6,006

Adult day health: $1,993

Nursing home care (semiprivate room): $9,125

Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart

Assisted living

$5,500

Homemaker services

$5,720

Home health aide

$6,006

Adult day health

$1,993

Nursing home care (semiprivate room)

$9,125

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in San Jose

Medicaid in California

Assisted Living Waiver

California’s state Medicaid Managed Care program is called Medi-Cal. There are several waivers that operate under this program that are designed to provide seniors and disabled individuals with access to long-term care. The Assisted Living waiver exists to help seniors who require a nursing level of care but wish to remain in an assisted living facility and avoid further institutionalization. The waiver helps seniors by providing them with services such as nurse visits, medical care, nonmedical transportation and case management. The program also provides financial aid with the cost of assisted living services. However, seniors participating in the Medi-Cal Assisted Living waiver are required to pay for room and board expenses.

To be eligible for this waiver, seniors must require daily nurse support and be able to continue to live in their assisted living community without endangering themselves. Seniors participating in this program may not have an income that exceeds $1,242 for individuals or $1,682 for couples, and assets owned may not be worth more than $2,000 for individuals or $3,000 for couples.

To apply for the Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver program, seniors can contact their nearest care coordination agency in person or by telephone.

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

The Multipurpose Senior Services program (MSSP) is another Medi-Cal waiver program. It’s intended to provide seniors with financial assistance when accessing services that allow them to continue living in their own home or in an assisted living facility instead of moving to a nursing facility. The program exists to help reduce the load on the state’s Medicaid system, which can be heavily affected by the high volume of seniors who require access to costly nursing care in California.

Seniors participating in the MSSP are assessed to determine their specific needs. They may be provided with access to services such as nurse visits, adult companions, respite care, nonmedical transportation, occupational therapy, speech therapy and physical therapy. Those participating in this program also receive assistance with the cost of assisted living or home care services but, as with the Assisted Living waiver, they’re required to pay the cost of room and board.

The MSSP only accepts 12,000 applicants at a time, which means the waiting list can be quite long. Eligibility requirements are the same as the assisted living waiver, and seniors may be required to reapply annually.

To apply for the waiting list or to learn more about the enrollment process, seniors can contact the California Department of Health Care Services.

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

State Supplemental Payment

Seniors who are receiving federal Supplemental Security Income can apply to receive an additional top-up via California’s State Supplemental Payment benefit program. The benefit was created with the intention of providing additional financial support to seniors in long-term care facilities who may not be able to pay their room and board costs with their own income. The amount of the benefit is determined by the applicant’s income and is paid out to a maximum of $160.72 monthly.

Financial requirements change frequently, so it’s best for those wishing to apply to contact their local Social Security office in person or call 1-800-772-1213.

Long-Term Care Insurance

Long-term care insurance is generally purchased by older adults as they prepare for their future. Seniors who hold these insurance policies are eligible to have their assisted living costs covered by their insurance provider after paying any required deductibles, which are typically paid annually.

The exact terms of long-term care insurance policies vary between insurance providers, but generally, they cover the cost of care in an approved assisted living facility provided they’re purchased prior to the need for long-term care. Deductibles, rates and eligibility are typically dependent on the provider, the plan and the health history and age of the policyholder.

Elderlife Bridge Loan

Companies such as Elderlife Financial Services offer bridge loans to eligible seniors to help them pay for the cost of long-term care in assisted living facilities or nursing homes. These loans are a good option for seniors who aren’t eligible for social assistance via Medi-Cal or other government financial aid programs and subsidies. Bridge loans are applied for by seniors and paid directly to their care facilities. Seniors can repay the loan in monthly installments, and the loans have low interest rates and flexible terms.

Seniors who may be unable to obtain approval on their own may apply with up to six cosigners, which may increase the likelihood of approval and reduce monthly payments.

Assisted Living Resources in San Jose

San Jose Senior Centers

Senior centers in San Jose are open to residents aged 50 and older. They offer a range of programs and activities that include classes, daily meals, occasional free access to health checks and social activities.

Cypress Community and Senior Center
403 Cypress Avenue San Jose, California 95117
(408) 244- 1353

Alma Senior Center
136 West Alma Avenue San Jose, California 95110
(408) 275-1315

Yu-Ai Kai Japanese American Community Senior Service Center
588 North 4th Street San Jose, California 95112
(408-294-2505

Eastside Neighborhood Center
2150 Alum Rock Avenue San Jose, California 95116
(408) 251-0215

Senior Advocacy Programs

Senior advocacy programs provide support to seniors when they need it most. Services may include benefits assistance, long-term care ombudsmen, grief or abuse support groups and community resource facilitation. Sourcewise/Area Agency on Aging
2115 The Alameda San Jose, California 95126
(408) 350-3200 Senior Citizens Commission
200 East Santa Clara Street San Jose, California 95113
(408) 535-5659

Veterans Affairs

Seniors who have served their country in the military are typically eligible for financial, social and medical benefits that are provided by Veterans Affairs (VA). To learn about available programs and eligibility, seniors can visit their local VA Administration office, and for those who are eligible for medical benefits, health care services are available at VA Medical Centers.

Veterans Services Office
68 North Winchester Boulevard Santa Clara, California 95050
(408) 918-4980

VA San Jose Clinic
5855 Silver Creek Valley Place San Jose, California 95138
1-800-455-0057

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