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ManorCare Health Services-Sunnyvale is a 140 bed nursing home facility located within the Ortega neighborhood of Sunnyvale, California. The encompassing area has a dense population, with roughly 55,000 residents in the zip code of 94087. With a median ...
Atria Sunnyvale is a senior care facility for individuals 65 and over situated within the Ortega neighborhood of Sunnyvale, California. The community is in a largely wealthier area, with a median family income of $105,592. It is densely ...
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819 W Washington Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
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2 miles away from Sunnyvale, CA
1340 Pomeroy Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95051
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3 miles away from Sunnyvale, CA
2454 Alvarado Dr
Santa Clara, CA 95051
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3 miles away from Sunnyvale, CA
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3 miles away from Sunnyvale, CA
Situated around the Loyola neighborhood of Mountain View, California, Mountain View Healthcare Center is a 138 room nursing home facility. The neighboring area is densely populated, with roughly 34,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 94040. It ...
4 miles away from Sunnyvale, CA
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4 miles away from Sunnyvale, CA
801 Rose Ave
Mountain View, CA 94040
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4 miles away from Sunnyvale, CA
3030 Pruneridge Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95051
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4 miles away from Sunnyvale, CA
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4 miles away from Sunnyvale, CA
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5 miles away from Sunnyvale, CA
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5 miles away from Sunnyvale, CA
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5 miles away from Sunnyvale, CA
Known for its plethora of tech start-ups, Sunnyvale California is a key part of the Silicon Valley region. In Sunnyvale, seniors make up 12% of the 150,000 residents. While the senior community accounts for a small portion of the population compared to the national average of approximately 17%, the increased rate of Alzheimer’s disease outpaces the national rate. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there were 176 Alzheimer’s-related deaths in the Sunnyvale region in 2014. That year, Alzheimer’s deaths made up 2% of the total number of deaths in the region. In 2018, the number of deaths linked to Alzheimer’s increased by over 250% to 628, or 8% of the total number of deaths in the region.
For Sunnyvale seniors with Alzheimer’s, memory care provides a safe, nurturing environment with round-the-clock care and monitoring, specialized activities programming and specially trained staff members. These facilities often implement familiar therapeutic activities and have open floorplans to promote independence.
In this guide, we cover the cost of memory services in the Sunnyvale region and compare monthly rates in other California cities. It also includes a summary of the services and programs available to local seniors and families living with dementia.
The SeniorScore is a livability index that scores communities based on the amenities they have for seniors, with a higher score indicating a higher degree of comfort for retirees. Nationally, the SeniorScore is 72, and in California, it’s slightly lower at 71. Sunnyvale’s SeniorScore is relatively consistent with state and national scores at 70.
Sunnyvale scores highest in the General Quality of Life category at 76. The city has mild temperatures throughout the year and receives ideal levels of rainfall, and its water quality is better than average. While the population is very dense with nearly 7,000 people per square mile, public transportation ridership is very high, which helps ease traffic congestion. The high graduation supports the city's strong economy. The city scores 67 in Health & Safety, indicating that seniors have a range of healthcare amenities available. There are over a dozen hospitals in or near the city and a very high number of practitioners who accept Medicare. The life expectancy is about two years higher than the national average, and property and violent crime rates are low.
Sunnyvale scores 54 in Recreation & Leisure. There are 19 parks, 68 golf courses, 16 malls and shopping centers and 33 movie theaters for local memory care facilities to visit. The city scores lowest in the Finances category at 52. Its cost of living is very high compared to the national average, and senior care expenses, including assisted living and memory care, are relatively high.
In Sunnyvale, seniors obtain memory support in residential care facilities for the elderly, also called assisted living facilities. At these facilities, staff members must complete extensive dementia-specific training and implement positive therapeutic interventions. These facilities also meet additional security requirements to prevent wandering and implement special programming to promote residents’ independence and quality of life. Because of these features, memory care typically costs 20-30% more than standard assisted living. The following cost estimates are based on assisted living rates in the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey with a 25% increase.
The Sunnyvale region is among the most expensive in the country for memory support. On average, seniors in this city pay $7,625 per month for services. This is 22% higher than the state median of $6,250, indicating that most California cities are more affordable for seniors seeking memory care. Local rates are approximately 40% higher than the national average monthly rate of $5,375.
At $7,625 per month, Sunnyvale is an expensive option for memory care, and only a few cities in the state have higher monthly care fees. In Napa, monthly rates are a little higher at $7,813, and in Salinas, fees are the highest in the state at $8,875. In San Luis Obispo, care costs are a little lower than in Sunnyvale at $7,250. Fresno and Redding are affordable compared to the state median, with respective monthly fees coming in at $5,938 and $5,625. In Riverside, monthly rates are lower than the national average at $4,875, and in Stockton, fees are the lowest in the state at $4,375.
Note: Data for Sunnyvale was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
Alzheimer’s Association Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter The local chapter of the Alzheimer's Association provides advocacy, information and referrals for seniors with Alzheimer’s. It hosts early stage engagement programs for those who’ve been recently diagnosed or who have early-onset dementia, and it has in-person and virtual support groups for seniors and their loved ones. The agency also operates a 24/7 helpline that’s staffed with live agents who help callers connect with local resources. The helpline is reached at (800) 272-3900. 2290 North First Street, Suite 101, San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 372-9900 |
Sourcewise Sourcewise promotes access to dementia resources in Sunnyvale through its Information & Awareness Program, which is staffed by Community Resource Specialists who help families find dementia resources in the Sunnyvale region. The agency also administers the statewide Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program. This program provides free, unbiased health insurance options counseling for seniors. Its advisors can answer questions about Medicare benefits, Medicaid and long-term care insurance, which can help families find ways to cover memory care expenses. 3100 De La Cruz Boulevard, Suite 310, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (408) 350-3200 |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates on behalf of Sunnyvale seniors in memory care. The ombudsman visits local assisted living and memory care facilities to ensure that they abide by state mandates. They can mediate conflicts that arise in community living environments and investigate reports of abuse or neglect. The ombudsman can also counsel families on residents’ rights and ensure that residents receive all the services in their care plans. 195 E. San Fernando Street, San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 944-0567 https://www.catholiccharitiesscc.org/long-term-care-ombudsmen |
Senior Adults Legal Assistance Senior Adults Legal Assistance is a local nonprofit agency that provides free civil legal services to older adults. It specializes in helping seniors navigate the public benefits application process and can help individuals obtain disability benefits, Social Security and Medicaid. It can also help resolve problems related to memory care, including discharge issues, care planning and residents’ rights violations. 160 E. Virginia Street, Suite 260, San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 295-5991 |
Sunnyvale Senior Center The Sunnyvale Senior Center provides an array of social and recreational programs for older adults in Sunnyvale. At this location, seniors obtain information and referrals to local agencies that serve seniors and families living with Alzheimer’s. The center also has a congregate lunch program to encourage social connections. 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (408) 730-7360 https://sunnyvale.ca.gov/community/centers/senior/default.htm |
Santa Clara County Office of Veteran Services Santa Clara County’s Office of Veteran Services supports qualifying veterans with dementia by helping them access service-related programs and benefits that may help them cover memory care expenses. Its officers can help seniors and families obtain necessary documents and discharge upgrades to help them qualify for services. Through this office, veterans can apply for the Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefit, which can be used at their discretion for care and living expenses. Veterans can also be screened for veterans’ home placement. 68 North Winchester Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA 95050 (408) 918-4980 |
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