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Assisted living in Santa Clara County, CA

261 licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities across 15 cities in Santa Clara County, with all-in monthly costs on every listing. That includes 185 small board-and-care homes and 4 homes approved for Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver.

Cost of care

What senior living costs in Santa Clara County

All-in monthly cost (base rent plus a typical care add-on) across every licensed community in the county.

261communities
$6,966average all-in / mo
$6,950median all-in / mo
$6,500–$7,750range / mo
Level of care
Communities
Avg / mo
Median / mo
Independent living
10
$7,030
$7,250
Assisted living
261
$6,966
$6,950
Memory care
3
$7,517
$7,400

At about $6,966/mo all-in, Santa Clara County runs 9% above the California average of $6,401, and 22% above the national benchmark of about $5,700/mo (Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care).

Most prices are Chapter estimates based on area averages, marked on each listing, until the community verifies its own rate. See the California cost report for statewide figures.

By city

Senior living costs by city in Santa Clara County

Every city in the county with a licensed community, by number of communities.

City
Communities
Avg all-in / mo
San Jose
147
$6,960
Sunnyvale
26
$6,888
Santa Clara
17
$6,921
Campbell
14
$6,936
Morgan Hill
9
$7,144
Los Gatos
8
$7,025
Palo Alto
7
$7,179
Mountain View
6
$7,250
Cupertino
5
$7,100
Gilroy
5
$6,960
Los Altos
5
$6,820
Saratoga
5
$6,730
Milpitas
3
$6,883
San Martin
3
$7,083
Soquel
1
$6,950
Small homes

Board and care homes in Santa Clara County

185 licensed homes with six or fewer residents, averaging about $6,950/mo all-in. Board and care homes offer the same licensed help with daily living as larger assisted living, in a regular house with more one-on-one attention.

Paying with Medi-Cal? 4 communities in Santa Clara County are approved for the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW), which pays for care (not room and board). See ALW homes in Santa Clara County · How Medi-Cal & Medicare work

Communities in Santa Clara County

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Vi At Palo Alto

Palo Alto, CA
Independent livingAssisted living
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Est. all-in from
$7,450/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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Channing House

Palo Alto, CA
Independent livingAssisted living
New listing · no reviews yet
Est. all-in from
$7,200/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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Palo Alto Commons

Palo Alto, CA
Assisted living
New listing · no reviews yet
Est. all-in from
$7,300/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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Senior living in Santa Clara County — FAQ

How much does assisted living cost in Santa Clara County?

Across 261 licensed communities in Santa Clara County, the average all-in cost is about $6,966 per month (median $6,950). All-in means base rent plus a typical care add-on; one-time move-in fees are extra. Most prices on Chapter are estimates until each community verifies its own rate.

What are the most and least expensive cities for senior living in Santa Clara County?

Among cities with at least five communities, the lowest average all-in costs are in Saratoga ($6,730), Los Altos ($6,820), Sunnyvale ($6,888), and the highest are in Mountain View ($7,250), Palo Alto ($7,179), Morgan Hill ($7,144).

How many board and care homes are in Santa Clara County?

185 of the county's 261 licensed communities are small board-and-care homes with six or fewer residents, averaging about $6,950 per month. They're licensed as residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs), just like larger assisted living communities, but operate in ordinary houses with a few caregivers.

Does Medi-Cal pay for assisted living in Santa Clara County?

Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) is available in Santa Clara County, and 4 communities here are on the state's participating list. ALW pays for care services, not room and board, and there is a statewide waitlist.

Does Chapter charge families or sell my information?

No. Chapter is free for families and never sells or shares your contact information. When you book a tour, your details go only to that one community.

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Listings are sourced from public California licensing records. Pricing is estimated from regional averages until each community verifies its own.