Assisted Living in Gilroy, CA
Support every step of the way
Support every step of the way
Countryside Villa is a six-resident, purpose-built assisted living home with 24/7 awake staff and personalized care plans. We serve seniors who need daily support in a real home environment, not a large institution.
What Is Assisted Living?
Assisted living is licensed residential care for seniors who need help with daily activities — bathing, dressing, medication management, or mobility — but do not require skilled nursing care. In California, assisted living facilities are licensed as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) by the California Department of Social Services.
What's Included
- Every resident receives a personalized care plan. Services include:
- Bathing, grooming, and personal hygiene assistance
- Medication management and assistance
- Mobility and transfer assistance
- Incontinence care
- Three daily meals and snacks
- Housekeeping and laundry
- Daily activities tailored to ability and interest
- Transportation coordination to local medical appointments
- 24/7 awake staff — including overnight, every night
The Countryside Villa Difference
The Countryside Villa Difference
Why us over the large facilities?
Most assisted living facilities in Gilroy and South Santa Clara County house 60 to 130+ residents. Countryside Villa houses six.
That difference shows up every day — in the caregiver who notices a resident is quieter than usual, the meal adjusted without being asked, and family calls being returned quickly. Our single-story home was built from the ground up for senior residential care. It was never a converted building. Every detail — doorways, bathrooms, layout — was designed specifically for the people who live here.
One other thing worth knowing: our overnight caregiver is awake. Not on call. Not sleeping in a back room. Present. That is not standard at most homes in this area, and for families, it matters.
Is This Right for Your Loved One?
- Assisted living at Countryside Villa is a good fit for seniors who:
- Need help with daily tasks but not continuous skilled nursing care
- Are no longer safe or comfortable living alone
- Would benefit from a small, calm, consistent environment
- Are recovering from a hospital stay (short-term respite care is available)
- Not sure whether assisted living or memory care is more appropriate? Call us — we will give you an honest answer.
- Location
800 Las Animas Avenue, Gilroy, CA 95020 — on the quiet outskirts of the city, with open country-style surroundings. St. Louise Regional Hospital is less than a mile away and open 24 hours. Quest diagnostics, labcorp and pharmacies are minutes away. Easily accessible from Morgan Hill, San Martin, and Hollister.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does assisted living include?
At Countryside Villa, assisted living includes personal care, medication management, meals, housekeeping, laundry, daily activities, and 24/7 awake staff. Every resident receives an individualized care plan developed with their family and reviewed regularly as needs change.
How is a residential care home different from a large assisted living facility?
A residential care home like Countryside Villa houses a small number of residents — in our case, six — in a real home environment. The caregiver-to-resident ratio is significantly higher, care is more consistent, and daily life feels like home rather than a facility.
When should someone move into assisted living?
When daily tasks like bathing, dressing, or managing medications have become difficult, unsafe, or overwhelming for a family caregiver to manage alone. If safety at home is a concern, it is worth having the conversation sooner rather than later.
Does Countryside Villa have staff overnight?
Yes. Countryside Villa maintains awake staff on-site 24 hours a day, including overnight — not on-call staff, but a caregiver who is physically present and awake throughout the night.
How much does assisted living cost in Gilroy, CA?
Cost depends on the level of care required. At Countryside Villa, pricing reflects the high staffing ratio and personalized attention of a six-resident home. Contact us for a straightforward conversation about pricing — no pressure, no obligation.
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Countryside Villa | 800 Las Animas Avenue, Gilroy, CA 95020 Serving Gilroy, Morgan Hill, San Martin, Hollister, and South Santa Clara County