San Jose Retirement Communities

With its Mediterranean climate and diverse culture, San Jose could be an ideal assisted living option for many seniors. "Silicon Valley" is a melting pot of high-tech talent from around the world with companies such as Cisco Systems, HP, eBay, and IBM employing thousands. So it's not surprising that residents produce more patents than any other city. And this city of just under 1 million people has the highest median income of any U.S. city. As a result, San Jose's cost of living is also among the highest in the country; it is 62% higher than the U.S. average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The median sales price for homes in early 2011 was $372,084. This was, however, 7% lower than the median price the year before. And the number of homes sold was 28% less than the prior year. These factors could help when looking for an assisted living facility. If you can afford San Jose, you'll never be at a loss for activities. Active seniors will enjoy the city's 50 miles of trails, the 30 golf courses, and the 720-acre Alum Rock Park with its biking and hiking trails. Nearby San Francisco has plenty of opportunities for sightseeing, shopping and for boaters, sailing. Heritage Rose Garden, with more than 3,000 varieties of roses, will surely appeal to your senses. Other cultural amenities include the Opera San Jose, Symphony Silicon Valley, Ballet San Jose, and Children's Musical Theater. The symphony has a concert series and other events.The 20,000-seat HP Pavilion hosts the NHL's Sharks, lacrosse, arena football, figure skating, tennis, concerts, and other events. In San Jose, there is no shortage of excellent health care. Good Samaritan Hospital has been rated as one of the best in the country by U.S. News and World Report. The region has 38 hospitals, among them Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Regional Medical Center of San Jose, Kaiser Permanente, and Mayview Hospital. Finding an assisted living facility in San Jose is easy. Use the above advance search feature to locate by address, zip code or city. You can also click on one of the facility tabs at the top to further refine your search.