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Retirement Communities-Bay Area California

..retirement paradise ..

Retirement communities-Bay Area includes the cities of Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Cupertino, San Jose, Saratoga, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Fremont..

When I moved to Sunnyvale in the Bay Area of Northern California in 1970, there were fruit orchards everywhere--the Bay Area grew fast and changed. Now all the people who went there at the time I did (at the first beginnings of Silicon Valley and not called that yet) are in their 60's and are looking at retirement communities located there. I was surprised at how many communities there are today--now there is a need.

The Bay area is a beautiful place to retire whether you are new to the area and finally achieving the dream of going to California or have lived there all your life--the climate is wonderful in "the Valley" for retirement so people just don't want to move. There is so much to do you will never be bored.

Senior Retirement Living for Changing Needs

You may wish to downsize or you may need assisted living--or there are adult children looking for theirparents in assisted living or senior apartments (check those pages also).

Another scenario I have come across are older parents moving to where their children live and work and they aren't sure they can afford the area. Always keep your open mind. If there isn't anything in your price range in retirement communities, check out the senior apartments or assisted living. Check out areas close to but a little further away from Silicon Valley like Fremont, areas of San Jose or Santa Cruz County.

There are now some beautiful retirement communities there, so why not downsize to where you can have a more relaxed enjoyment of living with less time spent on maintaining a yard and home.

So here is my take on what is available in the Bay Area--Santa Clara County in the best places.

A bit of history..Today the cherry orchards are all gone with one exception:Charlie Olson's farm...Charlie Olson held out as long as he could not selling his land as Silicon Valley sprouted up all around him..Part of his cherry orchards was always dedicated to a farm stand and he wanted to keep that tradition...He managed to keep a couple acres and today it is a poetic reminder of what once was...Today you can still buy the sweet Bings CJOlson Cherries



Retirement Communities-Bay Area in Sunnyvale, California

Crescent Terrace Senior Apartments 130 Crescent Avenue Sunnyvale 408-749-1060

Atria Sunnyvale 175 E. Remington Dr. - this is a nice Sunnyvale neighborhood location and this retirement community is one of the oldest in the area. Near Senior Center, parks, shopping and medical.Atria Sunnyvale

Sunnyside Gardens Assisted Living Community Sunnyvale - Premier boutique retirement community. Sunnyside Gardens Assisted Living

Retirement Communities-Bay Area in Mountain View, California

Redwood Villa Since 1953. Exercise room, apartment homes, dining room, swim pool, shuffleboard, sauna/jacuzzi, library, activities, scheduled transportation, putting green, hair salon. 1981 Montecito Ave Redwood Villa

Retirement Communities-Bay Area in Santa Clara

The Westmont by Holiday Independent living community on Scott Blvd near Santa Clara University and Great America Amusement Park. Also close to Kaiser Hospital. 3 meals daily, housekeeping and linen service, activities, transportation, pet friendly. Part of the Holiday travel program. Studios, 1 and 2-bedrooms with kitchenette. Can contract with outside resources if personal care assistance is needed. The Westmont

Retirement Communities-Bay Area in Cupertino

The Forum Retirement Community Cupertino - Would you believe a country ambience in the Silicon Valley -- this community is for 60+ and is in the Cupertino foothills near an open space preserve. Also offers equity ownership and continuing care. So many amenities and services included you need to ask.The Forum Retirement Community

Chateau-Cupertino Retirement Residence Independent retirement living. 1 and 2-bedroom apartments with bath and kitchenettes with full-size refrigerators. One mile to one of the largest and nicest shopping malls in Silicon Valley. Of course, the medical facilities in the Santa Clara Valley are excellent. Dining room and housekeeping services. Chateau-Cupertino Retirement Residence

San Jose Retirement Communities

Atria Willow Glen Willow Glen is a very nice area in San Jose. This is an award winning community on seven acres with a resort-like campus. Heated pool. Atria Willow Glen

Atria Chateau Gardens Senior Living San Jose - Lots of charm and English gardens are soothing. Gardens are year-round in this amazing climate. Atria Chateau Gardens

The Villages Golf and Country Club East San Jose in the Foothills area -- This is a beautiful area up against the foothills near Evergreen College. Gated with 2 golf courses and 2500 homes. The foothills provide a respite from stress of San Jose with parks and trails very close. The Villages Golf and Country Club

Regency at Evergreen Valley San Jose - also assisted living by Brookdale senior Living In the foothills area of East San Jose. Regency at Evergreen Valley

The Atrium at San Jose by Brookdale Senior Living - An independent community in the midst of San Jose - gardening areas, fine dining and much more in the nice area. The Atrium at San Jose

Retirement Communities-Bay Area in Los Gatos

The Terraces of Los Gatos Los Gatos was always one of my favorite towns. I can remember the cool evening breezes coming off the Santa Cruz Mountains. Apartment homes. Assisted living and care is available should you need it. Uses the Posit Science Brain Fitness Program and Family Virtual Visits. The Terraces of Los Gatos

Retirement Communities-Bay Area in Campbell

Corinthian House Active adult living. Apartment homes for 62+. Corinthian House



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