Best Senior Living in Sunnyvale, California
15 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 18 senior care options in Sunnyvale: 15 communities and 3 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 558 public reviews. 3 are small licensed homes with ten residents or fewer, the kind most directories leave out.
- 18options listed
- 4.4average rating, 13 rated
- 558family reviews read
- 3small homes, 10 or fewer
From $5,800/moPartnerSunrise of Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, California
4.8(47)
Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care
From $8,700/moPartnerSunrise of Cupertino
Sunnyvale, California
4.7(22)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Sunnyside Gardens
Sunnyvale, California
4.9(19)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Belmont Village Senior Living Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, California
4.7(53)
Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care
Cedar Crest Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Sunnyvale, California
4.6(158)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
From $5,195/moAtria Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, California
4.5(49)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Life's Garden | Human Good
Sunnyvale, California
4.4(8)
Independent Living
Idylwood Care Center
Sunnyvale, California
4.4(7)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Madera Villa Residential Care
Sunnyvale, California
Assisted Living
Peninsula Senior Living Magnolia
Sunnyvale, California
Assisted Living
Sunflower Care Home
Sunnyvale, California
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Sunnyvale Post-Acute Center
Sunnyvale, California
4.1(91)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated senior living in Sunnyvale
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
4.8 (47 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care
- 2
4.9 (19 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 84 units
Reviewers describe Sunnyside Gardens as a small, family-run assisted living and memory care community in downtown Sunnyvale where staff know residents by name and care feels personal rather than corporate. Families…
- 3
Belmont Village Senior Living Sunnyvale
4.7 (53 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care· 150 units
Families describe Belmont Village Sunnyvale as a warmly staffed, clean, and well-run community that handled transitions from assisted living through memory care and hospice with compassion. Reviewers consistently praise…
- 4
Cedar Crest Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
4.6 (158 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 99 units
Cedar Crest is a 90-bed skilled nursing facility in Sunnyvale focused on short-term rehabilitation after hospitalization, with a strong Google rating (4.6 from 156 reviews) though no individual review text was provided…
- 5
4.7 (22 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 134 units
Reviewers describe attentive, kind staff, a clean and bright building, and meals they rate highly, with the chef and management team singled out by name. One family praised the team's support around their father's death.…
- 6
4.5 (49 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care· 160 units
Families describe Atria Sunnyvale as a warm, well-run community where many caregivers have stayed for years and know residents by name. Reviewers consistently praise the staff's attentiveness, cleanliness, and…
- 7
4.4 (8 reviews)· Independent Living
- 8
4.4 (7 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 185 units
Idylwood Care Center is a skilled nursing campus in Sunnyvale with two distinct buildings serving different needs: one focused on complex medical/behavioral care and the other on short-term rehabilitation. Review data is…
- 9
4.1 (91 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 99 units
- 10
4 (70 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 140 units
What families say about senior living in Sunnyvale
Counted across the review summaries of 13 Sunnyvale communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 62%
- Food and dining 38%
- Activities and social life 38%
- Medical and nursing care 31%
- Building and grounds 31%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 54%
- Communication with families 46%
- Staff attitude 15%
- Management 15%
“Nice staff, Mother Bernadette is phenomenal, Jade at the front desk is lovely & professional. The facility is SO clean and well kept. It feels good being there. Lovely visit with a relative today.”
“Everyone is so kind, caring and helpful at Sunnyvale Sunrise from above the line to below the line. My Mother loves the food and enjoys the activities and the friendships she’s developed. Highly recommend. The staff is sensitive to all the needs of both the resident and their families and are easy to communicate with!”
“Awesome help with hosting a 100th birthday party!! Special praise to Rosalba for making this a special and memorable time. Family members that came from Hawaii and Oregon and locally were treated to balloons, cake, ice cream and song in a semi-private setting to honor our matriarch on her 100th!”
Senior Living in Sunnyvale: the figures
- •Of the 14 with a known size, 3 have ten residents or fewer, 3 have 11 to 60, and 8 have more than 60.
- •4 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.3 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Among the 3 that publish a starting price, prices start at $5,195 a month with a median of $5,800.
- •Most common amenities: emergency call system (10), medication management (10), 24-hour staff (10), housekeeping (10), wheelchair accessible (9), private rooms (9).
Senior Living near Sunnyvale
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View3.5 mi | 6 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.5 mi |
| Santa Clara4.1 mi | 9 | 4.3 / 5 | 4.1 mi |
| Campbell7.2 mi | 14 | 4.6 / 5 | 7.2 mi |
| Palo Alto8.2 mi | 8 | 4.4 / 5 | 8.2 mi |
| Milpitas8.2 mi | 7 | 4.7 / 5 | 8.2 mi |
| San Jose8.7 mi | 83 | 4.4 / 5 | 8.7 mi |
| Los Gatos9.3 mi | 6 | 4.3 / 5 | 9.3 mi |
| Fremont12.6 mi | 37 | 4.3 / 5 | 12.6 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 21, 2026 from the 18 communities listed in Sunnyvale, 558 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Sunnyvale ask about.
- Home Care in California: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in Sunnyvale: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Sunnyvale, California?
MyLivingChoice lists 18 senior living communities in Sunnyvale, California, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
How much does senior living cost in Sunnyvale?
Among Sunnyvale communities that publish pricing, senior living starts around $5,195/month, with an average published starting rate near $6,565/month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment choice.
Which senior living communities in Sunnyvale are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Sunnyside Gardens (4.9★, 19 ratings), Sunrise of Sunnyvale (4.8★, 47 ratings), Belmont Village Senior Living Sunnyvale (4.7★, 53 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Sunnyvale?
Beyond senior living, Sunnyvale has assisted living (10 communities), memory care (6 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (4 communities), home health (2 communities), independent living (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Sunnyvale?
Families rate Sunnyvale senior living communities 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 558 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Sunnyvale senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 13 Sunnyvale communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 62%), food and dining (mentioned for 38%), activities and social life (mentioned for 38%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (54%), communication with families (46%), staff attitude (15%).
Are there small senior living homes in Sunnyvale?
Yes. Of the 14 Sunnyvale communities with a known size, 3 have ten residents or fewer, 3 have 11 to 60, and 8 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Sunnyvale nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Sunnyvale carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.3 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Sunnyvale bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
