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Named for its scenic views of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Mountain View is a beautiful city on the southernmost shores of San Francisco Bay. It has an estimated 83,000 residents, about one in 10 of whom are at retirement age. Residents enjoy accessible health care, with affordable costs and a high number of physicians per capita, and Mountain View’s exceptionally comfortable weather provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy local amenities, such as parks and community gardens. The city has a well-stocked public library where members can borrow digital and print media and access free and discounted museum passes, as well as an active senior center with a broad range of services and programs.
Assisted living is a good option for older adults who need help with daily living activities and want a maintenance-free lifestyle. Mountain View is home to four assisted living facilities. On average, seniors in the region pay $6,100 per month for assisted living, which is over $1,000 more than the state and national averages.
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The Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey reports that assisted living rates in Mountain View average $6,100 per month, which exceeds the state median of $5,000 and the national average of $4,300. Care costs tend to be cheaper in nearby states, including Oregon, where assisted living fees average $4,659 per month. In Arizona and Nevada, rates are even more budget-friendly at $3,900 and $3,595, respectively. Utah is the cheapest nearby state for assisted living, with local facilities charging $3,400 per month.
Assisted living rates in Mountain View are on the higher end of the price range in California at $6,100. However, the city is an affordable alternative to Napa and Salinas, where facilities charge an average of $6,250 and $7,100, respectively. Care in the Los Angeles area is consistent with the state median at $5,000. In Riverside, seniors pay $3,900, and in Bakersfield, assisted living rates are among the lowest in the state at $3,613.
Note: Data for Mountain View was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
Seniors in Mountain View may qualify for the Assisted Living Waiver to help cover their care costs. This waiver is a provision under Medi-Cal that covers services in Medicaid-approved facilities such as meals, housekeeping, transportation and personal care. To qualify for this program, applicants must meet income, asset and functional requirements.
For more information on the Assisted Living Waiver or to learn about other options for paying for local assisted living services, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Sourcewise | (408) 350-3200 | Sourcewise provides a broad range of services to those aged 60 and over in the Mountain View area to help them obtain the care they need in assisted living. It administers the statewide HICAP, which offers free health insurance options counseling for seniors. HICAP counselors are trained to answer questions regarding Medicare benefits, Medicare Advantage and Medigap options and long-term care insurance, which may help seniors identify their best options for paying for assisted living. The agency also has information and awareness specialists who connect older adults with community-based services. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (408) 944-0567 | Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County administers the region’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. Through this program, the organization visits and makes phone calls to assisted living residents in the Mountain View area to prevent isolation, help individuals understand their rights and identify and resolve issues of abuse, neglect or exploitation. The ombudsman can also help seniors and families research local assisted living facilities and identify options for paying for care. Help is available in English, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, Punjabi, Hindi and Farsi. |
| Mountain View Senior Center | (650) 903-6330 | The Mountain View Senior Center is open to those aged 55 and over. At this center, members participate in scheduled games and activities, including dances, gentle yoga, knitting classes and age-friendly fitness classes. The center also provides over-the-phone legal assistance through Senior Adult Legal Assistance’s central office, and it has health insurance options counselors who provide free advice and assistance. |
| Santa Clara County Office of Veterans Services | (408) 918-4980 | The county’s Office of Veterans Services advocates on behalf of veterans and their families in the Mountain View region. Through this office, veterans get information about community-based services such as transportation, social clubs, health and wellness programs and financial assistance. The office staff screens for eligibility for veterans’ home placement, which may be more affordable than private assisted living services. It also has specialists who help qualifying individuals apply for veterans’ and survivors’ pensions and Aid and Attendance benefits. |
| Bay Area Older Adults | (408) 774-0593 | Bay Area Older Adults is a local nonprofit organization that offers a range of services to those aged 50 and over. Membership is free and entitles individuals to members-only discounts in the community, a free monthly newsletter and free contests. It also hosts the region’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, which helps older adults connect with service opportunities in the community. |
California’s Department of Social Services, Senior Care Licensing Program, licenses assisted living facilities, officially called residential care facilities for the elderly, in Mountain View. This program ensures a high standard of care by enforcing regulations and investigating complaints via a complaint hotline.
More information about assisted living regulations in Mountain View is available on our Assisted Living in California page.
