10 Best Independent Living Communities in San Jose, CA

 

Learn More About Independent Living in San Jose, CA

 

Independent living communities – also known simply as retirement communities – in San Jose, California are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of San Jose retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in San Jose, CA

The median monthly cost of independent living in San Jose is about $4,675 in the city proper, and $4,457 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost for independent living in the state of California is around $3,045.

For this type of senior living, San Jose, California offers many great options, and A Place for Mom can help you find the right one.

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Cost of Living

 

Living in San Jose is very expensive as it is the largest city at the center of Silicon Valley, one of the country’s most technologically innovative regions. In total, the San Jose cost-of-living index is rated 115 points higher than the national average of 100. The grocery index is also quite high at 14 points above the national average.

Cost-of-living index	Grocery index	Median rent	Rent burden	Median home value	Median family income
215	114	$2,338	22.5%	$711,511	$96,662

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

There are 13 general hospitals that service the emergency needs of the greater San Jose area. Three of the top-rated hospitals in San Jose are:

• Stanford Health Care is ranked No. 12 on the Best Hospitals Honor Roll, it is nationally ranked in 10 adult specialties and rated high-performing in four adult specialties and nine procedures and conditions. It is a general medical and surgical community as well as a teaching hospital. Notably, it earned a perfect score of 100 on the 2019 Human Rights Campaign Foundation “Healthcare Equity Index,” which is the national LGBTQ benchmarking tool that evaluates healthcare communities’ policies and practices related to the equity and inclusion of their LGBTQ patients, visitors, and employees.
• El Camino Hospital is rated high-performing in one adult specialty and seven procedures and conditions. It is a general medical and surgical community. El Camino Hospital is a non-profit hospital with 420 beds based on a 41-acre campus in Mountain View, California.
• Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center in Santa Clara, CA is rated high performing in six adult procedures and conditions. It is a general medical and surgical community.

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

San Jose has a Mediterranean type of climate with warm, dry summers and wet, mild winters. During the summer the city receives a high volume of direct sunlight. On average, the humidity level for San Jose is roughly 74%. The average humidity levels are highest during the month of January at roughly 80%.

Seasonal Temperatures

Average summer temp	Typical summer high	Typical summer low	Average winter temp	Typical winter high	Typical winter low
80°F	82°F (July)	56°F (June)	60°F	63°F (February)	42°F (January)

 

Air Quality

Average air quality index rating	Average maximum air quality index rating
13 (Good)	66 during October (Moderate)

Moderate conditions mean that those who are sensitive to particulates in the air should consider limiting the amount of time they spend on outdoor exertion.

Precipitation and Inclement Weather

Average monthly precipitation	Average maximum monthly precipitation	Inclement weather
1”	2” (January)	Earthquakes (high), wildfires, drought

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Santa Clara County

Voted Democratic	Voted Republican	Voted Third Party
73.37%	20.77%	5.86%

 

Population

Population city proper	Population metro area	Population density
1,100,000	1,100,000	2,257 people per square mile

 

Age

Median	60+	70+	80+
36	9%	5%	3%

 

Education

High-school diploma	College degree	Graduate degree
17%	41%	17%

 

Race & Ethnicity

Asian	Black	Hispanic	Native American	Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian	White	Two or more
35.4%	3.0%	32%	0.5%	0.5%	26%	5.2%

 

Crime

Total crimes	Property crimes per 1,000 citizens	Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens
23,873	39	6

 

Miscellaneous

Unemployed	Participate in the labor force	Have some form of disability	Live in poverty	Widows	Veterans
6%	68%	8%	10%	4%	4%

San Jose is considered very friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community are accepted by the general public and can actively participate in public life without fear of bigotry.

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

San Jose is right in the heart of Silicon Valley, which means it invests in its city and helps it grow. San Jose receives lots of support for their 25 museums in order to create unique, memorable experiences for the community. Some of the top museums include the San Jose Museum of Art, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and the world-renowned Computer History Museum.

San Jose’s rolling hills and year-round sunshine also make it a golfer’s paradise. You can play one of nine local or championship golf courses, including two signature Jack Nicklaus golf courses. The nice weather also allows for a good amount of hiking, walking on trails, and general outdoor activity.

For sports fans, you’re located right by Levi’s Stadium, host to the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers. If you prefer an indoor sport, the NHL’s San Jose Sharks also play nearby.