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Gardens Senior Living

Small home·Licensed for 6·San Jose, California

Licensed since 2019Licence #435202738
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,500 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,700–$5,550
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Room at the last state visit4 of 6 beds occupiedDecember 27, 2024 · not a current opening
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitSeptember 25, 2025CDSS inspection record

Gardens Senior Living is a small care home in San Jose — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 2019.

Built from CDSS public records · September 27, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Gardens Senior Living

Is Gardens Senior Living licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

How many residents is Gardens Senior Living licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Has Gardens Senior Living been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is Gardens Senior Living still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Gardens Senior Living cost?

$4,500 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,700–$5,550. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 51 other homes of a similar licensed size in San Jose that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,525 to $4,875 a month, and the middle figure is $4,200 (n = 51 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 Gardens Senior Living take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 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 Gardens Senior Living LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San Jose is 2.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Gardens Senior Living keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Gardens Senior Living license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “GARDENS SENIOR LIVING”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #435202738. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed to Gardens Senior Living LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is September 25, 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 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

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident

State licensing record · September 27, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
LICENSED TO SERVE 6 NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS, AGES 60 AND OVER. 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE CARE WAIVER FOR 6 GRANTED.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

3 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,500a month to start

Likely $3,700–$5,550

From 10 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,500a month

Likely $3,700–$5,750

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$4,500likely $3,700–$5,550

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • 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 (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

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

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $3,700–$5,750
$4,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,300–$8,850
$6,500
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • 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 September 23, 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.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
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 community 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.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

10 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,850–$4,200.

  • 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.
Show the 10 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 6162 Valley Glen Drive, San Jose, CA 95123Address from the public record · September 27, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2021, the state has filed 6 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits since 2019. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated September 25, 2025.

On file since
2021
State visits
6
Most recent visit
September 25, 2025
Occupied · December 27, 2024 visit
4 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening

We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated December 27, 2024. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unsubstantiated” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints1typical 0

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2019.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated2025110202422020222202021110

The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document
Sep 25, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria (Mita) Partoza a conducted an unannounced required 1 year inspection visit and was greeted by Rex Deocales- House Manager (HM). Rosario Arellano, LIcensee/Administrator (LIC/ADM) was not present due to prior commitment. LPA stated the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed to serve adults 60 and over. 1 may be bedridden and hospice waiver for 6. 3 Out of 5 are under hospice care. 6 Out of 6 are non-ambulatory, 6 out of 6 have neurocognitive disorder. 3 Out of 6 are under hospice care. LPA observed 5 residents and 3 staff were present at the facility at time of the visit. At 1:45 p.m. LPA toured the facility inside and outside with HM including but not limited to the kitchen, bathroom, dining room, living room, 6 residents rooms, garage, backyard and exterior walkways. Walkways and hallways are free from obstruction. The exterior side walkways are free from obstruction and gates have audible alarms to alert staff. The temperature inside the home was at 71 degrees Fahrenheit. The kitchen and bathroom water temperature measured at 110.1 to 111.5 degrees Fahrenheit. The kitchen was observed to be sanitary and organized, knives and sharps were locked and not accessible to residents. The bathroom/s are equipped with grab bars, non-skid mats. Resident's room (R1 to R6) have sufficient storage. Residents room are sanitized and organized. Rooms 3,4 & 5 have exit door/sliding doors with audible alarms to alert staff. Under the sink cabinet is used to store cleaning supplies and locked and not accessible to residents. LPA observed 2 days of perishable food and 7 days of non-perishable food and are labeled with date purchased or date of expiration. The refrigerator temperature is at 32 degree F and freezer is at 0 degree F. The first aid kit is complete and is accessible to staff. The washer and dryer located in the garage are in good working condition. Laundry soap and cleaning supplies are locked and not accessible to residents in care. The facility is equipped with a fire, smoke and carbon monoxide alert system that is in good working. Night lights were observed on the hallways. Floors are maintained an free from tripping hazard. The facility is equipped with surveillance camera in the dining, kitchen, living area, entry way, and the front exterior. ADM stated the cameras do not record, does not have audio and no data are being collected. A consent form was signed by responsible parties. LPA reviewed the facility disaster preparedness training, and found that training was last administered on 06/13/2025. LPA requested copies of the LIC 500, liability insurance and LIC 308. Fire extinguisher was last inspected on 07/07/2025. LPA reviewed 3 resident records such as but not limited to the centrally stored medication and destruction record (CSMDR), admission agreement, needs and services plan, health screening and observed records are complete and updated. LPA reviewed 3 staff records including but not limited to required training, first aid/CPR training, health screening and background clearance. All staff have criminal record clearance/fingerprints and records are complete and updated. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit, based on California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22 An exit interview was conducted with House Manager (HM) Rex Deocales and a copy of the report was provided. page 2 of 2 end of reportthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 25, 2025
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Dec 27, 2024Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated

Allegation investigated: - Staff did not observe resident sustained an infection - Staff did not communicate with resident’s responsible party in a change of condition - Staff did not provide resident with adequate dental hygiene - Staff did not ensure resident was hydrated - Staff did not assist resident with incontinence needs during the night - Staff did not dispense vitamins to resident in care

On 12/27/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced complaint investigation visit to deliver findings regarding the allegation received. LPA met with staff Rex Deocales and explained the purpose of today's visit. During today's visit LPA Vado spoke to co-licensee Chrstine Aurellano and discssed the findings and the allegations. During the investigation interviews were conducted, documents are reviewed, and facility observations were made. Per 5/5 staff, they were not aware of any pain or signs of an infection to report. It is common practice to contact repsponsible party if there was anything observed that is out of the ordinary. There are lso case notes provided to the Department to show observations made as the resident is incontinent and was montiored closely due to this. Conitinued on next page... Unsubstantiated Page 2 - LIC9099 Per these interviews, staff did provide dental hygiene regularly and provided documentation to show a recent dental visit at the time of the complaint. Staff also confirm that they met incontinence needs during the night and took steps to change and help prevent any rashes or infection. Staff provide medications and vitamins as prescribed but cannot force a resident if they refuse. This is marked in the records if refused. The facility did not maintain a regular hydration log at the time, but staff interviews stated that they did encourage regular hydration to the resident and water cups were provided to resident. There was a cup present in the room that is a designated size and the daily goal is to have residents consume a certain number of ounces to ensure hydration. Cups were observed in other resident rooms as well. 3/3 residents interviewed showed that the facility provided the services needed as indicated in the allegations received, and did not have any complaints or issues regarding each allegation pertaining to their care. Based on interviews conducted, and documentation reviewed that was received, these allegations are unsubstantiated. It cannot be determined that all these allegations took place described. Based on these observations, the above allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the above allegations are unsubstantiated at this time. Report is reviewed with staff person Rex Deocales and a copy of this report is provided on this day.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 27, 2024 · control 26-AS-20230424100617
Oct 27, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria (Mita) Partoza a conducted an unannounced required 1 year inspection visit and met with administrator Daniel John Francisco and stated the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed to serve adults 60 and over. 1 may be bedridden and hospice waiver for 6. 3 Out of 5 are under hospice care. 5 Out of 5 are non-ambulatory, 4 out of 5 have neurocognitive disorder. LPA observed 5 residents and 4 staff were present at the facility at time of the visit. At 2:15 p.m. LPA toured the facility inside and outside with staff 1 (S1) including but not limited to the kitchen, bathroom, dining room, living room, 5 residents rooms, garage, backyard and exterior walkways. The temperature inside the home was at 72 degrees Fahrenheit. The kitchen was observed to be sanitary and organized, knives and sharps were locked and not accessible to residents. LPA observed 2 days of perishable food and 7 days of non-perishable food. Under the sink cabinet is used to store cleaning supplies and locked and not accessible to residents. The kitchen water temperature measured at 111.7 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is maintained, sanitary and organized. The bathroom/s are equipped with grab bars, non-skid mats. The water temperature in the bathroom measured at 112.8 degree Fahrenheit. Resident's room (R1 to R5) have sufficient storage. LPA observed that medications are kept locked and inaccessible to residents. The first aid kit is complete and is accessible to staff. page 1 of 2 see LIC 809C The backyard, walkways, ramps and patio are free from debris and obstruction. The facility screen windows were observed to be in good repair. The washer and dryer located in the garage are in good working condition. Laundry soap and cleaning supplies are locked and not accessible to residents in care. The facility is equipped with a fire, smoke and carbon monoxide alert system that is in good working condition, night lights on the hallway are in good working condition. The hallway are free from obstruction. The facility is equipped with surveillance camera in the dining, kitchen, living area, entry way, and the front exterior. ADM stated the cameras do not record, does not have audio and no data is collected. A consent form was signed by responsible parties. LPA reviewed 3 resident records such as but not limited to the centrally stored medication and destruction record (CSMDR), admission agreement, needs and services plan, health screening and observed records to complete and updated. LPA reviewed 3 staff records including but not limited to required training, first aid/CPR training, health screening and background clearance. All staff have criminal record clearance/fingerprints and records are complete and updated. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. An exit interview was provided to administrator Daniel John Francisco and a copy of the report was provided. page 2 of 2 end of reportthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 27, 2024
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe 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 and the questions below stand in their place.

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  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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