Santa Clara Assisted Living

The median cost of assisted living in Santa Clara for a single-occupancy apartment is $4,000/month (Genworth - 2013). This monthly cost typically includes rent, utilities, dining, housekeeping and transportation.

Santa Clara originated as a mission site, but is now a thriving city in California’s Silicon Valley. The fertile Santa Clara Valley lies at the southern tip of San Francisco Bay, and is ringed by rolling hills. The regional climate remains temperate all year due to the area’s geography.

A smaller city within the bustling Bay Area with a population of just over 100,000, assisted living in Santa Clara offers both a peaceful and interesting option for seniors.

Santa Clara Recreation

Residing in the same city as California‘s Great America, one of Northern California’s largest theme parks, seniors enjoying assisted living in Santa Clara will always know how to entertain the grandkids when they come to visit. For a more sedate excursion outdoors, your loved one can stroll through one of the 27 county parks covering more than 50,000 acres of the valley.

For shopping trips, try Westfield Shoppingtown Valley Fair, one of Northern California’s largest enclosed malls, featuring a wide variety of stores and a 450-seat food pavilion. Mercado Santa Clara offers more shopping, plus a 20-screen AMC Theatre complex. Not far out of the city, residents will find the Great Mall of the Bay Area containing over 185 outlet, off-price and specialty stores, in addition to numerous restaurants and two entertainment centers. Another nearby option is the year-round San Jose Flea Market.

Santa Clara Activities

The city of Santa Clara maintains several historic museums as well as the Santa Clara Mission and gardens located on the grounds of picturesque Santa Clara University. The Center of Performing Arts at Santa Clara University encompasses all aspects of dance, music and theatre. Santa Clara is the training home of the San Francisco 49ers and offers easy access to many Bay Area athletic teams, including the San Jose Sharks, the only professional ice hockey team in Northern California.

Residents of assisted living in Santa Clara will be delighted by the city’s elaborate senior center, complete with a computer lab and an indoor pool and spa. The center’s “Adventures to Go” program offers opportunity for exciting travel and tours.

Santa Clara Medical Facilities

The city is served by the highly acclaimed Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. This 574-bed hospital is recognized as providing a range of sophisticated specialty services, and is affiliated with the nearby Stanford University School of Medicine.

Seniors enjoying assisted living in Santa Clara may also visit the Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, along with other nearby Bay Area facilities.

Santa Clara Transportation

The city of Santa Clara is well-serviced by a wide variety of public transportation resources including the Altamont Commuter Express (ACE), Caltrain commuter trains and the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). For more specialized needs, a number of organizations provide free or low cost transportation for qualified residents of assisted living in Santa Clara.

A group called OUTREACH sends 220 vehicles on the road each day to help the elderly and disabled live self-sufficient lives, and a team of volunteers known as “Heart of the Valley” provides escorted transportation for people over 59 years of age. There are no financial eligibility requirements for this service.

Cost of Assisted Living in Santa Clara

Santa Clara seniors can expect to pay about $45,000* per year for a private, one-bedroom assisted living unit. Costs per month in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara region range from $2,150 to $9,500 depending on the size, quality and location of the assisted living facility. The median cost per month for assisted living in Santa Clara is $3,750, about $250 more per month than the rest of California.

Find Assisted Living in Santa Clara

In short, Santa Clara is a sunny, warm city with plenty to offer your elderly loved one. For more information on local assisted living options, visit our Santa Clara Assisted Living page.

*Genworth Financial 2011 Cost of Care Survey.

Written by senior housing staff writer.