Assisted Living in San Jose, CA

What does assisted living in San Jose, CA mean to you and your loved one?

Having your loved one in a Residential Care Facility in San Assisted Living Options in San JoseJose means having the peace of mind that they are receiving care in a comfortable & supervised community that is licensed by the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division. In California, assisted living communities are licensed as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly. RCFEs provide care, supervision and assistance with activities of daily living, such as grooming and bathing. They may also provide incidental medical services under special care plans.


FAQs on Assisted living in San Jose

Is assisted living costs covered by Medicaid or Medicare?

Medicaid can be used to cover the costs of care and programs received in an assisted living facility but it will not take care of the costs of housing. With room and board expenses in the thousands of dollars on a monthly basis, states have invented packages and waivers to help off-set the costs of housing in assisted living communities.

Medicare insurance is designed to cover temporary medical care expenses for retired adults. Assisted living expenses tend to be long run and ongoing care that is going to fall outside of Medicare coverage. Medicare handles prescription medication or prescribed stays in a hospital or care facility that has a set length of time. Medicare can help with short-term or initial costs at an assisted living facility if the relocation is prescribed because of a health problem.

How much does assisted living cost you in California?

The average cost of assisted living care in California is $4,500 per month as per the annual questionnaire done by Genworth every year. Genworth has been surveying senior care facilities in the US annually for 15 years.

What expert services are available for occupants in assisted living facilities?

If you take residence in an assisted living facility, there are particular care services and programs that one can assume will be supplied. Each assisted living community is unique and state laws may require some states to provide services not supplied in others. In many assisted living communities you should expect:

  • Assistance with Daily Life Activities
  • Meal Preparation and Dining Services
  • Medication Management
  • Exercise and Social Activites
  • Medical and Health Related Services

What assisted living fees are tax deductible?

Extended care services that are made available at assisted living centers are tax deductible for occupants under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. To benefit from these write offs occupants must be able to make a list of the deductions. Unreimbursed medical costs must meet or exceed 7.5% of a taxpayers adjusted gross income. Occasionally, housing fees may be 100% deductible on top of individual care programs being deductible as well.

Are assisted living facilities licensed in California?

Just before opening an assisted living community in California the care provider must move through a senior care licensing procedure. Personnel will provide an in-person trip to the facility and a licensure exam must be passed so authorities can make sure care providers are familiar with guidelines that must be met and maintained. All listings on our website are of licensed care providers.


The Facts about Assisted Living in San Jose, CA

In the 1990's Assisted living as it exists today started as an alternative for elder care. These communities are for elders who do not need the 24-hour medical care provided by a nursing home and cannot live independently. These providers help seniors with their daily activities. Living in a Residential Care Facility can be described as a combination of independent housing, personal support services and healthcare. Other states may use similar terms to describe a Residential Care Facility such as assisted living facilities, family care homes and personal care.

San Jose, CA Assisted Living Communities

See below or click to view a list of the Residential Care Facilities located in San Jose that may be the right fit for you and your family. See the list below or click here for Assisted living providers in San Jose. Assisted living communities in San Jose can range from smaller residential home settings to grand communities, most offering the same personal care services for your loved one.

The San Jose Area

San Jose is a populous suburb located in the southern region of the Bay Area. Cities surrounding San Jose include Cupertino, Sunnyvale and Willow Glen. The City of San Jose has over 100 parks for recreation and scenic trails as well as many museums. San Jose serves as a comfortable setting for you and your loved one.

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Baywood Court

21966 Dolores St
Castro Valley, CA 94546

Our assisted living program provides care for residents’ activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming. We provide medication management and accommodate special diets as recommended by the...

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Carlton Senior Living

1000 E 14th St
San Leandro, CA 94577

Are your parents truly independent and able to care for themselves? Are they able to drive? Do they remember to take their medications on time and in the right amounts?...

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Fremont Hills

35490 Mission Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536

Fremont Hills, located in Fremont, CA is a retirement community offering boutique-style Assisted Living and Memory Care on an intimate senior campus. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown...

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The Pavilion at the Masonic Homes of California

34400 Mission Blvd
Union City, CA 94587

Assisted Living Care at the Pavilion provides residents with high-level assistance with day-to-day activities, such as mobility support, diabetes management, and medi­cation assistance. With care options available for every level...

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The Watermark at Rosewood Gardens

35 Fenton Street
Livermore, CA 94550

The Watermark at Rosewood Gardens, located in Livermore, California is a retirement community that offers Assisted Living and Memory Care on a comfortable senior campus notable for a high standard...

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The Watermark at San Ramon

12720 Alcosta Blvd
San Ramon, CA 94583

The Watermark at San Ramon is a retirement community offering exceptional Assisted Living and Memory Care in an intimate and tranquil park-like wellness setting. Considered one of the East Bay’s...

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All About Seniors

1319 Maria Way
San Jose, CA 95117

Institutional setting? No thanks! Imagine instead a cozy bed and breakfast with lots of hugs, smiles and patient help with daily living activities. Clients enjoy spacious private rooms (many with private baths)...

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San Carlos Elms

707 Elm St
San Carlos, CA 94070

We offer the finest senior housing on the peninsula offering independent and assisted living. Centrally located in a residential neighborhood near shopping, library, active senior center and city hall. Extra...

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Waters Edge Lodge

801 Island Dr
Alameda, CA 94502

Seniors thrive in this beautifully-designed residence nestled in the center of a safe, secure, active community next to Harbor Bay Shopping & Community Center. The Lodge offers full meal service,...

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Brookdale San Ramon

18888 Bollinger Canyon Rd
San Ramon, CA 94583

Our Assisted Living Facilities are available in Brookdale’s freestanding senior living communities, and as part of a full continuum of care on a single campus. The Brookdale approach provides services...

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Brookdale Scotts Valley

100 Lockewood Ln
Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Our Assisted Living Facilities are available in Brookdale’s freestanding senior living communities, and as part of a full continuum of care on a single campus. The Brookdale approach provides services...

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Brookdale Tracy

355 W Grant Line Rd
Tracy, CA 95376

Our Assisted Living Facilities are available in Brookdale’s freestanding senior living communities, and as part of a full continuum of care on a single campus. The Brookdale approach provides services...

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Magnolia Inn

176 South Bernardo Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Welcome to Magnolia Inn – a happy place where you see smiles on everyone’s faces! We provide a pleasant family environment for seniors who require a measure of assistance...

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The Villas at Saratoga

20400 Saratoga Los Gatos Rd
Saratoga, CA 95070

Nestled in a park-like setting in Saratoga, we provide respite, hospice, independent living and assisted living designed to nurture the soul of today’s senior. Based on a Dominican tradition of...

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Brookdale Redwood City

485 Woodside Rd
Redwood City, CA 94061

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Marymount Villa

345 Davis St
San Leandro, CA 94577

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Palo Alto Commons

4075 El Camino Way
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Where assisted living is carefree living. 
Palo Alto Commons offers flexible personal care options, engaging activity programs and fresh and delicious meals by a dedicated, caring staff.  We believe in finding...

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Carlton Senior Living

3800 Walnut Ave
Fremont, CA 94538

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Pacifica Senior Living Union City

33883 Alvarado-Niles Rd
Union City, CA 94587

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