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Ambrosia Senior CareLicense #435202338 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareAmbrosia Senior CareLicense #435202338 · 1176 Westwood Drive, San Jose, CA · (408) 460-6656Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Starting rate$4,200/mo

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See costs

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · San Jose

Ambrosia Senior Care

1176 Westwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95125 · Licensed since 2012

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Ambrosia Senior Care

Overview

Starting rate

$4,200 a month

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 5 residents
  • Hospiceup to 4 residents
  • Bedriddenup to 1 resident

Not on file: dementia approval.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
LICENSED TO SERVE AGES 60 AND ABOVE. A FIRE CLEARANCE FOR 5 NON-AMBULATORY AND 1 BEDRIDDEN RESIDENT HAS BEEN GRANTED. THE LICENSE IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE HOSPICE WAIVER FOR FOUR(4).

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Ambrosia Senior Care: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$4,200a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,200likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$4,200this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $4,200–$4,800
$4,200
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,200–$8,350
$6,700
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Rates at nearby homes23 nearby homes publish starting rates of $1,600 to $7,450

$1,600$7,450

This homeA nearby home’s published starting rate

23 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,300–$5,150.

  • Juliet Stephen Rest HomeSan Jose · 0.7 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • College ManorSan Jose · 0.9 mi · Small home
    $3,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Mina's Elderly Care Home 3Campbell · 1.1 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Lincoln & Pine, Willow GlenSan Jose · 1.1 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Esther's Residential Care HomeCampbell · 1.6 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Dry Creek Guest HomeSan Jose · 1.6 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Sakura Gardens VillaCampbell · 1.8 mi · Mid-size home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Kimberly's Elder Kare KottageSan Jose · 1.9 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Villa AntonioSan Jose · 2.0 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Caring Hearts Senior Care HomeSan Jose · 2.0 mi · Mid-size home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Bellerose Senior LivingSan Jose · 2.1 mi · Mid-size home
    $7,450Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Bonhomie III - Lena DriveSan Jose · 2.1 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Laurel Crest ManorSan Jose · 2.2 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Cherish Senior Care HomeSan Jose · 2.3 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • A Home at ShawSan Jose · 2.5 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Laurel HavenSan Jose · 2.6 mi · Mid-size home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Bonhomie IV - WillowmontSan Jose · 2.6 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Jessie Court Care HomeSan Jose · 2.6 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Shamrock Residential Care HomeCampbell · 2.7 mi · Small home
    $3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Pruneridge Residential Care Home, Facility #2San Jose · 2.8 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Rose Garden CourtSan Jose · 2.9 mi · Mid-size home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · memory care shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
  • Santo Nino Residential Care Home #1San Jose · 3.0 mi · Small home
    $1,600Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • West Valley Care HomeCampbell · 3.0 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

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An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.

Daily life

Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

1176 Westwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95125Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Santa Clara Valley Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.4 mi

Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #435202338 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 4 of 7 documents

Complaint outcomes in these 36 months, in the state’s words: 1 “Unfounded”.

20261 state visit · 1 document

Sep 23, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manuel Monter conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit, and met with Administrator (ADM) Helen Ibrahim. During the visit, LPA observed 6 residents and 2 staff. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside out with ADM which included the Living room, kitchen, dining room, 4 restrooms and 6 residents bedrooms. The staff area of the facility was also inspected. The front yard and backyard were inspected. There was no obstruction to block the walkways. Two-day perishable food supplies and seven day nonperishable food supplies were observed. LPA observed the medication storage area, knives storage area, and cleaning product storage area as locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Room temperature was at 75 degrees F, and hot water temperature was measured at 108 degrees F in resident bathrooms. Fire extinguisher was serviced in March 27, 2026. The facility was equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Smoke detectors was tested by ADM, and were functional. LPA observed facility first aid kit and facility fire/earthquake drill log. The facility's last drill was on 8/20/2026. LPA reviewed facility records for 3 staff and 3 residents. LPA reviewed 3 resident medications and centrally stored medication records. A technical violation was cited during today's visit. This report was reviewed with Administrator Helen Ibrahim and a copy of the signed report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 23, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Oct 22, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manuel Monter conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit, and met with Administrator Helen Ibrahim. During the visit, LPA observed 6 residents and 2 staff. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside out with ADM which included the Living room, kitchen, dining room, 4 restrooms and 6 residents bedrooms. The staff area of the facility was also inspected. The front yard and backyard were inspected. There was no obstruction to block the walkways. Two-day perishable food supplies and seven day nonperishable food supplies were observed. LPA observed the medication storage area, knives storage area, and cleaning product storage area as locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Room temperature was at 75 degrees F, and hot water temperature was measured at 116 degrees F in resident bathrooms. Fire extinguisher was serviced in March 14, 2025. The facility was equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Smoke detectors was tested by ADM, and were functional. LPA observed facility first aid kit and facility fire/earthquake drill log. The facility's last drill was on September 27, 2025. LPA reviewed facility records for 3 staff and 3 residents. LPA reviewed 3 resident medications and centrally stored medication records. No deficiencies cited during today's visit. This report was reviewed with Administrator Helen Ibrahim and a copy of the signed report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 22, 2025

20242 state visits · 2 documents

Nov 21, 2024Complaint investigation reportUnfounded

Allegation investigated: A resident had a fall who sustained a fracture due to neglect/lack of supervision.

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monter conducted an unannounced complaint investigation to deliver the findings on the above allegations. LPA met with Administrator Helen Ibrahim. On September 27, 2024, the Department received a complaint alleging A resident had a fall, who sustained a fracture due to neglect/lack of supervision. It has also been alleged that R1 had sustained a fall on September 22, 2024, resulting in a fracture. Page 1 Out of 3. Unfounded On October 3, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst Manuel Monter interviewed ADM. ADM stated she was at the facility on September 22, 2024 and R1 had not sustained a fall in the facility. ADM stated she was informed by R1’s Power of Attorney (POA )on September 24, 2024, after R1 was taken to the hospital, that he/she took R1 out on an outing, on September 21, 2024, and R1 had hit his/her hand on the wheel chair. R1's POA stated R1 had stated "Oww", but stated to the POA that he/she was not experiencing pain. POA stated he/she did not inform the facility staff about R1 hitting his/her hand on the wheel chair. Licensing Program Analyst Manuel Monter interviewed Staff S1 & S2. S1 stated he/she is a live in staff who resides in the staff room, directly next to R1’s bedroom. Staff S1 and S2 stated stated R1 didn’t have a fall in the facility. S1 and S2 stated they didn’t observe R1 sustaining a fall and did not find R1 on the ground. Licensing Program Analyst Manuel Monter interviewed residents R1-R6. R1 stated R1 stated he/she did sustain a fall back in March 2023, in the hospital. R1 stated he/she has not fallen in the facility. R1 stated he/she did hit his/her hand when he/she went with his/her family member to the park. LPA Monter interviewed 6 residents (R1-R6). 5 Out of 6 residents interviewed (R2-R5) stated they did not observe R1 sustain a fall in the facility on September 22, 2024. 1 Out of 6 residents interviewed (R6), is nonverbal and was unable to respond to LPA’s questions. On November 12, 2024, LPA Manuel Monter interviewed R1’s Power of Attorney (POA). POA stated he/she was out with R1 on September 21, 2024, at a park. POA stated he/she was pushing R1 on wheelchair. POA stated he/she heard R1 say “ow”. R1 told POA that he/she banged his/her hand on the wheel of the wheelchair. POA asked R1 if he/she was ok. R1 stated he/she was not in pain. POA said he/she didn’t tell the staff, cause R1 stated he/she was fine. POA stated then after a few days he/she was informed that R1 went to emergency due to pain on finger. POA stated R1 had a minor fracture on his/her pinky finger, which required a cast to be used for a couple weeks. POA stated R1 didn’t have a fall in the home. POA stated R1 just banged his/her hand on the wheelchair. Page 2 Out of 3. Based on a review of Facility Incident Report, dated October 3, 2024, emergency services were contacted for R1 on September 24, 2024, who stated he/she had fallen. Based on a Review of R1’s Kaiser Permanente Progress Notes, dated October 20, 2024, R1 had injured his/her finger when he/she was out in the park with his/her family member on September 21, 2024. R1 hit his/her hand against the wheelchair armrest and R1 yelled “ouch.” The results of the X ray, state there was no acute fracture or dislocation. The Department has completed the investigation of the above allegations. Based on interviews conducted and records review, the department has found that the above allegations were UNFOUNDED meaning that the allegations were false, could not have happened and/or are without a reasonable basis. Page 3 Out of 3. END OF REPORT. Licensing Program Analyst Manuel Monter interviewed resident R1. R1 stated he/she did hit her hand when he/she went with his/her family member and had hit her hand on the wheelchair when they were visiting the park. On November 12, 2024, LPA Manuel Monter interviewed R1’s Power of Attorney (POA). POA stated he/she was out with R1 on September 21, 2024, at a park. POA stated he/she was pushing R1 on wheelchair. POA stated he/she heard R1 say “ow”. R1 told POA that he/she banged his/her hand on the wheel of the wheelchair. POA asked R1 if he/she was ok. R1 stated he/she was not in pain. POA said he/she didn’t tell the staff, cause R1 stated he/she was fine. Based on a Review of R1’s Kaiser Permanente Progress Notes, dated October 20, 2024, R1 had injured his/her finger when he/she was out in the park with his/her family member on September 21, 2024. R1 hit her hand against the wheelchair armrest and R1 yelled “ouch.” The results of the X ray, state there was no acute fracture or dislocation. Based on a review of facility Fax receipt, the facility sent a fax to CCL on September 25, 2024, at 4:32pm, which contained 2 pages. Furthermore, the fax receipt states the result of the fax was “ok.’ Based on a review of CCL fax records, the fax in question was not received. Based on investigation, records reviewed, and interviews conducted, the Department found that the above allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. An unsubstantiated finding indicates that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the allegations did or did not occur. Page 2 Out of 2. END OF REPORTthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 21, 2024 · control 26-AS-20240927165935
Oct 3, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manuel Monter conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit, and met with Administrator Helen Ibrahim . During the visit, LPA observed 6 residents and 2 staff. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside out with ADM which included the Living room, kitchen, dining room, 4 restrooms and 6 residents bedrooms. The staff area of the facility was also inspected. The front yard and backyard were inspected. There was no obstruction to block the walkways. Two-day perishable food supplies and seven day nonperishable food supplies were observed. LPA observed the medication storage area, knives storage area, and cleaning product storage area as locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Room temperature was at 75 degrees F, and hot water temperature was measured at 116 degrees F in resident bathrooms. Fire extinguisher was serviced in May 6, 2024. The facility was equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Smoke detectors was tested by ADM, and were functional. LPA observed facility first aid kit and facility fire/earthquake drill log. The facility's last drill was on September 18, 2024. LPA reviewed facility records for 3 staff and 3 residents. LPA reviewed 3 resident medications and centrally stored medication records. LPA conducted interviews with 2 staff and 2 residents. Page 1 Out of 2. LPA requested the following documents be sent to the Department by October 10, 2024. ADM stated she will send the following documents; 1.LIC 500, Personnel Summary 2.LIC 308, Designation of Administrative Responsibility 3.LIC400, Affidavit Regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources 4. Liability Insurance 5. Qualifications of Administrator (Certificate) 6. Please submit copy of surety bond (if Applicable) 7. LIC309 Administrative Organization 8. LIC610E, Emergency Disaster Plan for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly. 9. LIC9020, Register of Facility Clients/ Residents No deficiencies cited during today's visit. This report was reviewed with Administrator Helen Ibrahim and a copy of the signed report was provided. Page 2 Out of 2. END OF REPORT.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 3, 2024
Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 3 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Nov 11, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manuel Monter conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit, and met with Administrator (ADM) Helen Ibrahim . During visit, LPA observed 5 residents and 2 staff. LPA toured the facility inside out with ADM which included; the Living room, kitchen, dining room, 4 restrooms and 6 residents bedrooms. The staff area of the facility was also inspected. Front yard and backyard were inspected. There was no obstruction to block the walkways. Two day perishable food supplies and seven day nonperishable food supplies were observed. LPA observed the medication closet, knives storage area, and cleaning product storage area as locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Room temperature was at 77 degrees F, and hot water temperature was measured at 3 restrooms, and the water temperature was measured to range from 112-115 degrees F. Fire extinguisher was serviced in March 11, 2023. The facility was equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Smoke detectors was tested by ADM, and were functional. LPA observed facility first aid kit and facility fire/earthquake drill log. The facility's last drill was on September 29, 2023. LPA reviewed facility records for 3 staff and 3 residents. LPA reviewed 3 resident medications and centrally stored medication records. LPA conducted interviews with 3 staff (S1 to S3) and 3 residents (R1-R3). No deficiencies cited during today's visit. This report was reviewed with Administrator Helen Ibrahim and a copy of the signed report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 11, 2023

20222 state visits · 2 documents

Nov 28, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Steve Chang conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit, and met with Administrator (ADM) Helen Ibrahim . Upon arrival, HM took LPA body temperature, asked the infection control questionnaires, and checked LPA in the visitor log book. LPA toured the facility inside out with HM. COVID posters were observed at main entrance and the facility. Screening station with masks, hand sanitizer, thermometer and visitor log book was observed at the main entrance. Living room, kitchen, dinning room and 4 restrooms were inspected. Not all trash cans were observed with covers. ADM stated the facility will chang all the trash cans with covers. Paper towels were observed with holders.6 resident bedrooms, and laundry room were inspected. One staff live-in room was observed in facility. Cloth towels were observed in kitchen. Two day perishable food supplies and seven day nonperishable food supplies were observed sufficient. PPE supplies were observed sufficient. Medication closet, knives closet, and cleaning product closet were observed locked. Room temperature was at 74 degree F, and hot water temperature was at 107 degree F in facility. 3 Staff and 5 residents were observed in facility Fire extinguisher was serviced on 3/15/2022. The facility was equipped with fire alarm system, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Smoke detectors was tested by ADM, and were working fine. Front yard and backyard were inspected. There was no obstruction to block the walkways. ADM stated all the residents and staff are fully vaccinated and done with booster. ADM stated the facility already submitted Infection Control Plan to CCL office. No citation were noted today. Exit interview was conducted with ADM. A copy of this report was provided to HM..the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 28, 2022
Mar 23, 2022Complaint investigation reportUnfounded

Allegation investigated: Unlawful eviction of resident

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marybeth Donovan conducted an unannounced visit to open a 10 Day complaint investigation regarding the above allegation. LPA met with Helen Ibrahim Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA interviewed Administrator and family member. LPA reviewed resident (R1) records to include admission agreement, emergency contact information, hospice records, Power of Attorney, physician's report, medical records, functional capabilities, care plan and incident reports. LPA reviewed written statements from family member and medical care provider. Administrator stated that R1 was not evicted. The facility would evaluate R1's return prior discharge after re-assessment. Records review noted no eviction was given to R1 and or family member/responsible party. Family member confirmed no eviction notice was given. Subsequently, on 3/15/2022, the reporting party stated during phone conference with Administrator and family member confirmed that no eviction was given. Page 1 of 2 Unfounded .The Department has investigated the above allegation. Based on interviews conducted and documents review, the Department found the above allegation to be UNFOUNDED, meaning that the allegation was false, could not have happened and/or is without a reasonable basis. No deficiencies were cited during today’s visit. This report was reviewed with Helen Ibrahim Administrator and a copy was provided. Page 2 of 2the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 23, 2022 · control 26-AS-20220314164138

4 of 6 beds were occupied at the November 21, 2024 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.

License holder

Ibrahim and Arellano LLC, licensed since 2012.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2012, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
8
Total complaints
2
Substantiated allegations
0
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2012, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size
This homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints20

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean
Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.

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Frequently asked questions

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Quick answers about Ambrosia Senior Care

Is Ambrosia Senior Care licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Ambrosia Senior Care licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Ambrosia Senior Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2012, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 8 state visits over the same years.

Is Ambrosia Senior Care still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.

What does Ambrosia Senior Care cost?

$4,200 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 49 other homes of a similar licensed size in San Jose that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,575 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,200 (n = 49 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.

Does Ambrosia Senior Care take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Ibrahim and Arellano LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is 1.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Ambrosia Senior Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Ambrosia Senior Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “AMBROSIA SENIOR CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #435202338. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to Ibrahim and Arellano LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2012, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 8 state inspection visits since 2012, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2012, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 8 state visits in that period.
  • 2 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2012, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is September 23, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

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