Mountain View Assisted Living

Nestled between Palo Alto and Sunnyvale at the south end of San Francisco Bay, the city of Mountain View is aptly named for its spectacular views of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Mountain View has evolved from a largely agricultural town into the economic powerhouse of Silicon Valley. It is home to the corporate headquarters of many large technology companies including Google, LinkedIn and AOL.

The mild California climate is a joy to every Mountain View assisted living resident, with an average of 106 days of clear skies each year and temperatures that are moderate even in winter. Mountain View is a great choice for seniors with a variety of long-term residential options available.

Mountain View Recreation

Mountain View senior living residents will find a lot to do on Castro Street, also popularly known as Downtown Mountain View, the activity center of the city. Here seniors can find restaurants offering an exotic variety of Asian and European cuisine, as well as specialty shops, bookstores and sidewalk cafés, and the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.

The year-round Farmers’ Market offers best of the bunch fresh produce every Sunday. A walk along Shoreline Park proves it isn’t only for hiking or biking, as it is home to The Rengstorff House, Mountain View’s oldest home, and has over 750-acres of green space which are perfect for strolling, bird watching and kite flying. Additionally, the park is equipped with a 25,000-seat Amphitheater for musical performances and private functions.

Mountain View Activities

Mountain View assisted living residents exercise their minds while inside the modernized Mountain View Public Library, which contains convenient resources and facilities that make reading more entertaining and the pursuit of knowledge more enjoyable.

The one-of-a-kind Jehning Family Lock Museum displays a unique collection of antique locks and keys. In contrast, the Computer History Museum will take you on a trip to the future.

The Mountain View Senior Citizens Center is considered a place of interest for more than just seniors as an all-purpose facility that offers many programs and services, including computer classes, a social dance club, yoga and free use of their exercise room.

Mountain View Medical Facilities

Residents of Mountain View senior living communities receive quality medical care at El Camino Hospital, ranked among the top five percent of all hospitals in the country for overall clinical excellence.

It houses state-of-the-art surgery equipment and facilities, and most importantly, provides comprehensive senior care.

For more specialized care, visit the Mountain View Health Care Center. Nearby medical centers include the Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto and the Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Santa Clara.

Mountain View Transportation

Mountain View assisted living residents will certainly find a friend in the Road Runners. A service managed by the El Camino Hospital, it offers door-to-door transportation to seniors who have no other way of meeting their medical appointments. For regular travel within the city, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) presents excellent bus transportation.

With all that this city can give in terms of entertainment and leisure, Mountain View is an ideal place for your loved one. To find local assisted living options, please visit our Mountain View Assisted Living page.

Written by senior housing staff writer.