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Friendship House

Residential care in San Jose, California

Checked November 1, 2026

Provider details
Address1511 PRINCETON DRIVE
CitySan Jose
StateCalifornia
ZIP code95118
CountySANTA CLARA
Phone(408) 665-0911
License number430708648
License typeResidential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) — California's assisted living license
Licensing statusLICENSED
Licensed since12/4/1989
LicenseeSOLORIO, ELIZABETH
Capacity6
Care typesresidential care, assisted living
Services offered24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living
CMS quality noteLicensed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division.

Friendship House is in 1511 PRINCETON DRIVE, San Jose, CA 95118. Phone: (408) 665-0911. Ownership: not stated in the source file. It holds California RCFE license 430708648 (status LICENSED, first licensed 12/4/1989, capacity 6). In California, assisted living is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.

Who pays for residential care?

What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:

Residential care guide · Paying for care

Other residential care in SANTA CLARA County

Common questions about Friendship House

Where is Friendship House located?

Friendship House is at 1511 PRINCETON DRIVE, San Jose, California 95118.

What care and services does Friendship House offer?

Friendship House offers residential care, assisted living, 24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living.

How do I contact Friendship House?

Call Friendship House at (408) 665-0911.

How much does assisted living cost?

The national median cost of assisted living is $6,200 a month (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in California can be higher or lower. The price goes up when a person needs more help with daily tasks. See our guide to assisted living costs and who pays for the full picture.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living?

No. Medicare does not pay for the rent or the day-to-day help in assisted living. That help is called custodial care, and Medicare does not cover it. Medicare still pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits.

What is the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?

Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. Staff are on hand day and night, but it does not give round-the-clock nursing care. A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home.

Who else pays for assisted living besides Medicare?

Most people pay out of pocket. Medicaid pays for care services in assisted living in many states through waiver programs, but it does not pay the rent. A VA pension called Aid and Attendance can add money each month for veterans who need help with daily tasks. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost.

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