Dawnview Care Almaden sits in San Jose, California, and is a small care home with only 6 licensed beds, so people get to know each other over time, and staff can pay close attention to each resident's needs, which is good for those who want a quiet place that feels more like a house than a big facility, and the staff includes CNAs, LPNs/LVNs, and RNs so there's nursing help available along with regular caregivers. The community helps elderly residents with the daily things like bathing, dressing, eating, getting around, and even helps with medications, diabetes care, and incontinence support, making it simpler for people who need a bit more help or have specific medical conditions like high blood pressure or need their insulin managed. They don't take Medicare for payments, but you can pay for care with private funds, long-term care insurance, or Veterans Aid and Attendance benefits, and the monthly cost for assisted living can start around $3,000 and might reach up to $7,000 depending on what kind of help or room is needed.
The place's got shared spaces, private units, and indoor common rooms, along with things to do like music, tabletop games, art and crafts, exercise, animal therapy, movie nights, reading, religion services, outdoor trips, and even a mobile hairdresser comes by to make life easier for folks who want that extra personal care. Nutritious meals are served, and there's help with housekeeping and laundry, so residents can focus on the things and activities they enjoy or maybe just relax in the yard or community rooms. Transportation is available for doctor visits or errands which helps folks keep a bit of independence and connection with the outside, and trips out or structured social times help residents form friendships and keep active.
Dawnview Care Almaden is licensed by the state of California as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, and carries the license number 435201870, staying regulated for safety and care standards, and their services also include respite care for those who need a shorter stay, along with memory care support for people who may need help with cognition or behavior changes. The facility gets good reviews, with one recent review rating it 4.0 stars as Excellent, and Good Samaritan Hospital, a well-rated hospital, is close by in San Jose, which adds some peace of mind for families. It gives a homey, safe, and supportive setting where seniors can get individualized care and a full range of help with health and social needs.
