Shires (Senior Independent Living) is ready to be your home. Shires, conveniently located close to San Jose's historic downtown, is a comfortable, secure, residential living facility for low- to moderate-income seniors, age 55 and older. Shires has 99 apartments .The community, which is culturally diverse and conveniently located near places of worship, physicians' offices, senior centers, shopping, universities, and many of San Jose's top attractions is an ideal retirement community.