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Retirement communities-Bay Area includes the cities of Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Santa Clara, Cupertino, San Jose, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Scotts Valley, Campbell, Palo Alto, Redwood City, San Mateo..

When I moved to Sunnyvale in the Bay Area of Northern California in 1970, there were still 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).

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.

A bit of history..Today the cherry orchards that once covered Silicon Valley 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

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

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. Also has assisted living and memory care options. Atria Sunnyvale

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

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

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

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. Family-owned with month-to-month rates. Rates on website. Great location. Chateau-Cupertino Retirement Residence

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

Saratoga Retirement Community - Nestled in foothills of Santa Cruz mountains near Silicon Valley. Apartments and cottages for independent living. Also assisted living available. Continuing care community. Saratoga Retirement Community

Los Gatos was always one of my favorite towns. I can remember the cool evening breezes coming off the Santa Cruz Mountains. Depending on what part of Los Gatos you are in, it can be the gateway to the Santa Cruz Mountains.

The Terraces of Los Gatos Apartment homes by ABHOW Retirement Communities. Assisted living and care is available should you need it at this continuing care community. Uses the Posit Science Brain Fitness Program and Family Virtual Visits. The Terraces of Los Gatos

Oak Tree Villa Scotts Valley near Santa Cruz by Brookdale - Independent and assisted living - not too far to ocean and redwoodsOak Tree Villa

Corinthian House Active adult living. Apartment homes for 62+. Income requirements and a few apartments through HUD. Corinthian House

Northern Bay Area

Vi at Palo Alto Formerly The Park Lane - Palo Alto. Luxury retirement living. Classic Residence by Hyatt. $370 million property opened in Palo Alto in 2005 near Stanford University. Some programs from Stanford.

All the luxury amenities. "Classicly Caring Cuisine" features low fat and low salt entrees and desserts lower in sugar. This is one of the best locations for Northern California retirement communities with access to San Francisco, San Jose and the Pacific Coast. Some of the most expensive and elegant retirement homes in the country are at the Park Lane. Also has assisted living and continuing care available. Vi at Palo Alto

Woodside TerraceRedwood City by Brookdale Senior Living - Independent and assisted living is an option - apartment homes with services - healthy menus - by the Bay Woodside Terrace in Redwood City

Versailles - in San Mateo - great Peninsula location - 7 miles to San Francisco International Airport. Luxury 55+ condominium Northern California retirement community. All the luxury amenities. One and two-bedrooms. French architectural style. Gourmet dining program tailored to meet your needs. Concierge and spa services and much more. Call 1-888-655-5433. Versailles

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