Ivy Park at San Tomas sits in San Jose and offers care for older adults who want to stay active but might need help with their daily routines or more medical support as things change, and it includes a secured memory care neighborhood that's dedicated to Alzheimer's and other memory loss, which really puts a focus on familiarity, simple routines, and safety. The community has both assisted and independent living, plus skilled nursing, hospice, adult day services, and home health care right on-site for residents who need a higher level of support, and there's an awake staff all day and night with regular visits from licensed nurses and local doctors, which helps a lot. Apartments come in studio and companion layouts, each offering wheelchair-friendly bathrooms, emergency call systems, and kitchenettes; plus, everything's kept clean with daily housekeeping and weekly laundry, which takes one less worry off the list, and they're pet friendly too. There's a secure building with easy-to-follow hallways, two outdoor patios, sky terrace, gardens, and plenty of space for everyone to spend time inside or out, and memory care uses the Lavender Sky program which leans on Montessori therapy, music, art, aromatherapy, and animal visits-these things really help folks with memory loss feel at ease, and staff are trained as certified dementia practitioners including support with complex medical needs like diabetes, wound care, and catheters.
The dining options let residents have someone bring their meals, enjoy a shared table with friends, or grab a snack at the bistro, with special diets like diabetic, vegetarian, kosher, or low-salt all covered, and there's a Superfoods Program for extra nutrition. Ivy Park offers exercise like Tai Chi and yoga, a fitness center, all-day dining room, social outings, community gardening, entertainment areas, art studio, movies, and resident-run activities as part of the Ever You and Opening Minds Through Art programs, and family members can join a monthly support group. A cognitive learning center and sensory-based programs give people with dementia or cognitive changes something meaningful to do each day, and therapy services like physical and occupational therapy are available right on-site along with rehab, so folks needing to get stronger or recover from illness don't need to leave the community. There's an emergency response system throughout the campus, a gated setup for extra safety, on-site religious services, parking for residents and guests, internet and cable TV, and a full-service salon for haircuts and grooming. The place accepts check or credit card payments for rent and care, runs scheduled transportation for errands or appointments, and offers respite stays if short-term help is needed.
Ivy Park at San Tomas has been recognized for its dining, activities, and friendly atmosphere, and keeps everything current with the latest in senior care design and technology like SafelyYou's AI for fall prevention in memory care, and it stands out as a large but homey community with 82 bedrooms, awake staff all day and night, and lots of chances for residents to find fulfillment each week. Tours are open for those who'd like to get a look at the setting and meet the staff and residents to see how daily life works here. The facility is state licensed under number 435202874, and keeps services available in English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese, aiming to make everyone feel welcome and supported whether they need just a little help around the house or around-the-clock medical supervision.
