Jorge Speede
December 2015
This home offers great customer service by an owner who is very involved. She is involved in every way from meals to transportation. The look of the home is clean and modern. Her patient population is mostly male.
1511 Princeton Drive, San Jose, CA 95118 ·
Page info provided by: Friendship House · Last updated Oct 24, 2026
Friendship House is an Assisted Living community in the San Jose area that also offers Memory Care and Board and Care Home. Costs for this community start at $4,500/mo, which includes certain standard amenities and services but the final cost may vary according to care needs and accommodation type.
My name is Elizabeth. I am very excited to welcome you to Friendship House. Friendship House is a residential community for the elderly located near De Anza Park within walking distance to many shopping centers and other great services. \r\nFriendship House is a six bedroom house with private and semi-private rooms. We have two living rooms and an open dining room with an aquarium. Our community has a very large sunny garden patio area that really creates the community. Please check us out, and I look forward to meeting you.\r\n Friendship House is a six bedroom house that is licensed to take care of 6 residents. There are two semi-private rooms that are very large, giving residents privacy. The community has a spacious open floor plan giving residents the choice between two living areas, and also has a welcoming dining room with an aquarium. The community has a very large outdoor space that includes fruit trees surrounding a large arboretum where residents routinely enjoy socializing. The home is rounded off with a recently renovated kitchen allowing the staff an area to prepare delicious meals, and also encouraging residents to mingle.Pricing starts from
$4,500/mo
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Lucas Court has earned overwhelmingly positive reviews from residents, family members, healthcare professionals, visitors, and prospective families. Most describe it as a warm, welcoming, family-oriented assisted living community where residents are treated with compassion, dignity, respect, and individualized attention. Families repeatedly say staff members go above and beyond, communicate promptly, respond thoughtfully to concerns, and provide reassurance during difficult transitions. Several reviewers specifically praise administrators, caregivers, nurses, activity directors, and community relations staff for their kindness, professionalism, and genuine commitment. The facility is commonly described as clean, well-maintained, comfortable, bright, and home-like. Its smaller size and intimate atmosphere are viewed as advantages, helping staff build meaningful relationships with residents. Reviewers appreciate the studio apartments, courtyards, attractive grounds, and welcoming common areas. Activities receive frequent praise, including music, bingo, games, crafts, prayer groups, outings, holiday celebrations, and monthly family dinners. These events help residents stay socially engaged and create a strong sense of community. Families value regular updates about health and well-being, as well as support during hospital stays, rehabilitation, hospice, and move-in planning. Many say residents are happy, safe, active, and genuinely regard Lucas Place or Lucas Court as home. Reviews also highlight support for residents with dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, blindness, mobility limitations, and end-of-life needs. Families value the safety and peace of mind provided. Minor concerns include inconsistent food and a desire for covered courtyards in extreme weather. Overall, Lucas Place/Court is strongly recommended as a caring, clean, communicative, home-like alternative to larger facilities with more impersonal, institutional atmospheres.
Overall rating
5.0 (1 review)
Jorge Speede
December 2015
This home offers great customer service by an owner who is very involved. She is involved in every way from meals to transportation. The look of the home is clean and modern. Her patient population is mostly male.
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33% of population is 50+ years old, 14% is 65+ years old
The poverty rate is 5% lower for this region compared to the California state average, which is 12%
20% of population identify themselves as Asian, 22% as Hispanic, 63% as White, and 2% as Black
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