| San Jose is the largest city in Northern California, and | | | | For the geeky residents of assisted living facilities, |
| a major city in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is also | | | | SeniorNet offers membership in a community of |
| the unofficial "Capital of Silicon Valley" and has | | | | computer-users, with venues at the Almaden |
| become the center of booming local technology. | | | | Community Center, Cypress Senior Center and |
| Its size and name aren't the only attractions which | | | | Willows Senior Center. |
| have drawn residents over the last three decades, | | | | Medical Facilities |
| for within the city there are numerous areas of | | | | Assisted living residents have access to a wide range |
| interest that will surely entertain even the most | | | | of medical services. The San Jose Medical Group has |
| active senior living resident. | | | | been caring for the locals around the South, Central |
| With almost year-round sunshine, the city is perfect | | | | and East San Jose for over fifty years, and John Muir |
| for touring the many parks and museums that have | | | | Health, although relatively new, is actually two |
| been inspired by the diverse culture. The annual San | | | | merged institutions that have offered first-class and |
| Jose International Auto Show and family-fun | | | | extensive aid to seniors for decades. Stanford |
| Presidents' Day Volleyball Tournament, not to | | | | Hospital and Clinics is currently recognized as one of |
| mention the many cultural feasts and festivals, will | | | | "America's Best Hospitals" and specializes in the |
| certainly make this city an ideal choice for any senior. | | | | treatment of rare and complex disorders, most |
| Recreation | | | | notably cardiac care. |
| Senior living residents will especially enjoy shopping at | | | | Transportation |
| the famous San Jose Flea Market on Fridays from | | | | Residents of senior living facilities will find the city to |
| early May until December at the Downtown Farmers | | | | be a friendly place for them. Santa Clara Valley |
| Market in San Pedro Square. For family outings or | | | | Transportation Authority (VTA) operates many bus |
| picnics, residents may visit Emma Prusch Farm Park, | | | | routes in San Jose and the surrounding communities, |
| San José Municipal Rose Garden and Kelley | | | | as well as the local light-rail system connecting |
| Park. The city is also the home of Winchester | | | | downtown to Mountain View, Milpitas, Campbell and |
| Mystery House and Lick Observatory. | | | | Almaden Valley. But most importantly, VTA offers |
| Activities | | | | paratransit services for seniors with limited mobility or |
| Those who reside in senior living communities can | | | | bus access. Occasionally, historic streetcars from |
| participate in many exciting cultural exchanges at the | | | | History Park run on the light rail lines in the downtown |
| Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican and Indian | | | | area. |
| festivals, which occur frequently throughout the year. | | | | With all the entertainment and convenience the city |
| The Plaza de César Chávez holds | | | | can bring, a San Jose assisted living community is |
| outdoor concerts and a Christmas in the Park display, | | | | sure to bring new excitement into your loved one's |
| and every year there is the San Jose Jazz Festival | | | | life. Find more information on our San Jose Assisted |
| downtown. | | | | Living page. |