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Atria Willow Glen in San Jose, CA

Atria Willow Glen is an assisted living and memory care community in San Jose, CA.

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Atria Willow Glen in San Jose, CA

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  • Interior

    A cozy library space featuring bookshelves and a grand piano.
  • Outdoors

    A serene garden with a winding pathway, shaded benches, and lush greenery.
  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a sofa, dining table, and warm lighting.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative elements.
  • Building

    A well-maintained building with a prominent sign and lush landscaping under the shade of trees.
  • Architecture

    A view of a building with a sign and American flag, surrounded by trees.
  • Bedroom

    A modern bedroom interior with a neatly made bed, decorative pillows, and ample natural light streaming through the window.
  • Trees

    A cozy patio setup with wicker furniture and a garden view.
  • Dining

    An elegantly set restaurant table with a menu and fresh flowers.
  • Landscaping

    A landscaped garden featuring a small stream and rocks, surrounded by lush greenery and adjacent to a building.
  • Garden

    A cozy outdoor patio setup with tables, chairs, and umbrellas surrounded by lush greenery.
  • Floor Plan

    A simple floor plan showing a one-bedroom apartment layout with designated living room and bedroom spaces.
  • Outdoor

    A tranquil outdoor patio area featuring a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and set with a table and chairs under an umbrella.
  • Patio

    A cozy outdoor patio area with wicker furniture and a garden umbrella surrounded by lush greenery.

1660 Gaton Drive, San Jose, CA 95125

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4.5 from 165 reviews
5 stars
117
4 stars
33
3 stars
7
2 stars
1
1 stars
7

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Atria Willow Glen Costs & Pricing

Atria Willow Glen offers competitive pricing for its living accommodations compared to the broader market in Santa Clara County and the state of California. For a studio apartment, residents pay $3,595 per month, significantly lower than the county average of $5,155 and the statewide average of $4,145. In contrast, the semi-private room option at Atria is priced at $5,295, which exceeds both county and state averages of $3,943 and $3,333 respectively. One-bedroom units are offered at $5,595, closely aligning with the county average of $5,861 but surpassing California's average of $4,340. Finally, two-bedroom apartments are available at $6,295 - a figure that is notably competitive relative to the county's higher price point of $7,339 while still being above the state average of $5,270. Overall, Atria Willow Glen positions itself as an appealing option for those seeking quality senior living in a bustling area without straying too far from affordability on select options.

Floor plansAtria Willow GlenSanta Clara CountyCalifornia
Studio$3,595$5,155$4,145
Semi-Private$5,295$3,943$3,333
1 Bedroom$5,595$5,861$4,340
2 Bedrooms$6,295$7,339$5,270

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Overall Review of Atria Willow Glen

common

Caring team and responsive help

Residents and families consistently describe supportive, responsive staff.

Many reviews highlight staff members who feel approachable and attentive to individual needs, including prompt help with concerns and maintenance requests. Several families also describe specific points of support during stressful transitions, such as helping find placement or guiding them through questions. Across independent-living and memory-care experiences, reviewers repeatedly mention feeling safe and well cared for because staff follow up and stay engaged with residents.

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Memory care leadership stands out

Memory care is often praised for its dementia knowledge and leadership.

A recurring theme is confidence in the memory care team, especially the director’s dementia expertise and practical approach. Multiple reviewers describe the memory care experience as understanding individual needs, with programs and staff that feel attentive and caring. Reviews also point to a dedicated outdoor garden space for memory care residents as part of why the setting works for daily time outside.

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Food is a frequent plus

Dining quality and service come up often in reviews.

Food is repeatedly mentioned as a strength, with residents and families describing meals and desserts as enjoyable and prepared well. Several reviewers also comment on the dining room experience, including table service and the option to order from menus or specials. Where dietary needs come up, at least one review notes that meals accommodate special dietary requirements.

  • An elegantly set restaurant table with a menu and fresh flowers.
  • An elegantly set restaurant table with a menu and flower arrangement.
caveat

Pricing feels complicated or costly

Pricing concerns show up, including complexity and upfront fees.

Some reviewers say pricing is complicated to understand and that you need to look at the numbers differently. There are also complaints about an upfront, non-refundable facility fee, with one review describing the fee as burdensome after a short stay. Multiple comments frame overall cost as a concern, even when the community’s other features are considered strong.

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Park-like grounds and amenities

The outdoor setting and on-site amenities are repeatedly praised.

Reviews frequently describe the community as park-like, walkable, and full of mature landscaping features. Several also mention specific outdoor touches such as a koi pond and a pool, including using the heated pool regularly. A few reviews connect the outdoor environment and garden spaces to a calmer, more home-like feel and more opportunities to spend time outside.

  • A cozy outdoor patio area with wicker furniture and a garden umbrella surrounded by lush greenery.
  • A serene backyard setting featuring a swimming pool with lounge chairs and patio furniture under an umbrella.
  • A tranquil outdoor patio area featuring a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and set with a table and chairs under an umbrella.

How we summarize

We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 63 resident community capacity 63 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • San Jose International (5 miles away) San Jose International (5 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Brain fitness Brain fitness
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Water aerobics Water aerobics
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of San Jose, California, offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to seniors looking for convenience and comfort. With multiple pharmacies in close proximity, accessing medication and healthcare supplies is easy. Additionally, there are several cafes, restaurants, and theaters nearby for leisure activities and socializing. For those seeking medical care, there are reputable physicians and hospitals within a short distance. The abundance of parks provides opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. The transportation options make it convenient for seniors to travel around the area or visit nearby cities. Overall, this neighborhood offers a good balance of essential services, entertainment options, and natural surroundings that could make it a desirable location for senior living.

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Philz Coffee (1.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Boba Pub (2.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Nirvana Soul (3.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Pacific Catch (1.2 miles)
  • Orchard City Kitchen (1.3 miles)
  • Meso Modern Mediterranean (2.9 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.9 miles)
  • Fogo De Chao (3 miles)
  • Luna Mexican Restaurant (3 miles)
  • Haberdasher (3 miles)

Theaters

  • Pruneyard Cinemas (1.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Obstetrix Medical Group (1.4 miles)
  • Santa Clara Valley Speciality Center (2.1 miles)
  • South Bay Allergy and Asthma Group (2.2 miles)
  • Ear Associates & Rehabilitation Services (2.3 miles)
  • Comprehensive Pain Management Center (2.7 miles)
  • Shen Medicine Pediatrics and Associates (3.3 miles)
  • California Skin Institute (3.4 miles)

Parks

  • AT Dog Park (1.8 miles)
  • Rubino Park (2 miles)
  • Vieira Park (2.7 miles)
  • Frank M Santana Park (2.7 miles)
  • Houge Park (2.9 miles)
  • San Jose Municipal Rose Garden (3 miles)
  • Lone Hill Park (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Valley Health Center Bascom (2 miles)
  • O'Connor Hospital (3 miles)
  • Valley Medical Center Clinic (3.4 miles)

Transportation

  • San Jose Diridon Station (2.8 miles)
  • Santa Clara Caltrain Station (4.6 miles)
  • Santa Clara Transit Center (4.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Calvary United Methodist Church (3.2 miles)

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