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The Watermark at San Jose

1015 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

4.38 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About The Watermark at San Jose

THE WATERMARK AT SAN JOSE NOW OPEN! A premier senior living destination for Assisted Living and Memory Care in San Jose, California. Introducing The Watermark at San Jose – a community meticulously designed with your utmost comfort and vibrant lifestyle in mind. The Watermark offers both Assisted Living and Memory Care residences. Living choices range from studios to one- and two-bedroom options, all outfitted…

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,300/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$7,175/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Assisted Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$11,175/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
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Studio

Memory Care · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$7,565/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
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Semi-Private

Memory Care

Published starting price

$5,965/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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assisted living$3,975 currently · −$25 since Aug 9, 2026
$4,000$3,975Aug 9, 2026

Based on 2 observed source-published starting-price points. Dates are when we observed each value.

Tracked public-data history

Recent changes

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  1. August 9, 2026 at 1:01 PM PDT

    1 change detected in this data refresh

    Operator information updated

    Operator changed from Watermark Retirement Communities to Watermark.

Family and resident feedback

4.3 out of 5 from 8 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

All personnel helpful; clear information, friendly residents. Beautiful facility. I am moving in middle of month.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Patricia MilsteadAugust 4, 2026

★★★★

Critical

Watermark at San Jose

This place is very cliquey, and it's hard to feel welcome. It's difficult to join any group because everyone already seems to have their own circle of four. I haven't had a good experience here and honestly don't enjoy being here.

AnonymousJuly 31, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Watermark at San Jose

Staff for the vast majority were friendly and most helpful, attentive and caring. Food was great and varied. Activities were plentiful and well attended. Room was clean and functional. Condition of the resident made it more difficult to call it a pleasant experience, but they tried to accommodate.

AnonymousJune 30, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Highs and lows

Cleanliness -- For months we complained about the public bathroom that was never stocked and was filthy. Memory Care patients have to use that bathroom , most do not have keys to their room b/c they lose them. Finally, the bathroom is cleaned 3x a day.Quality of care -- memory care is significantly understaffed. Sr. Leadership changes, poor communication, housekeeping issues constantly. Value - for almost $10k a month I expect clean bathrooms, a room that is cleaned at least weekly, adequate staffing so that I do

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Cleanliness
3.0 / 5
Friendliness
4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
Care Services
3.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
1.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
AnonymousApril 8, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Watermark at San Jose

the key for us was location rated 2 or 3. The sales person was great. Overall similar to the Almaden location but location and surrounding areas pushed us to pay more for the Almaden location.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
AnonymousDecember 16, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

The Watermark of San Jose

My wife and I moved into the Watetmark of SJ in [removed date]. This Watermark …. there are two in San Jose….. suits our needs well. 1….Right size…. Current population is 110 (residents Inc. 25 memory care). Max 160 total. Not too small…not too large. 2…. Right staffing. Large enough population for management to hire enough staffing in dining room, care giving, management etc. 3….. Right size facility. All common facilities are on first floor. Everything ( Dining Rm, Exercise, Theater, Beauty Salon, Living Rm,

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
RoyDecember 10, 2025

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Operator
Watermark
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 21, 2026

Current source-published prices

Other published starting prices

These published prices could not be tied to a specific floor plan. A published price does not confirm current availability.

Assisted Living$3,975/monthPublished starting price · Official operator website · checked August 9, 2026
Assisted Living$4,000–$11,500/monthPublished starting price · Official operator website · checked August 9, 2026
Memory Care$5,000–$10,000/monthPublished starting price · Official operator website · checked August 9, 2026
Memory Care$6,330/monthPublished starting price · Official operator website · checked August 9, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Room Service
  • No Sugar
  • Meals Provided
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Pureed Meals
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Anytime Dining
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Guest Meals
  • Low / No Sodium
  • International Cuisine
  • Vegetarian
  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Memory Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • English
  • Covered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Cats Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed

Activities & engagement

  • Birthday Parties
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Stretching Classes
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Cooking Club
  • Men's Club
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Cooking Classes
  • Activities On-site
  • Christian Services
  • Wine Tasting
  • Dances
  • Happy Hour
  • Catholic Services
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Community Service Programs
  • Live Well Programs
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Gardening Club
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Karaoke
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Book Club
  • Art Classes
  • Current Events Club
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Jewish Services
  • Holiday Parties
  • Walking Club

Outdoor spaces

  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio
  • Library
  • Barber Shop
  • Meeting Room
  • Private Bath
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Central Fireplace
  • Piano or Organ
  • Game Room
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Fitness Center

Apartment & room features

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Air Conditioned
  • Full kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Garden View
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 21, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
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Move-in fee
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