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Los Gatos Senior Living
Small home·Licensed for 6·San Jose, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,850 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,950–$5,950
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitSeptember 15, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderGolden Generations, LLCSince 2022 · 4 licensed homes
Los Gatos 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 2022.
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 Los Gatos Senior Living
Is Los Gatos Senior Living licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Los Gatos Senior Living licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Los Gatos Senior Living been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Los Gatos Senior Living still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Los Gatos Senior Living cost?
$4,850 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,950–$5,950. 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 16 small homes and similar 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 Los Gatos 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 Golden Generations, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. See the homes licensed to Golden Generations, LLC — at least 4 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Mission Oaks Hospital is 2.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Los Gatos Senior Living keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Los Gatos Senior Living license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “LOS GATOS SENIOR LIVING”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #435202875. 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 Golden Generations, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2022, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is September 15, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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 2 residents
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 2 residents
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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR 6 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 2 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDRIDDEN IN BDRMS #5 AND #6. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 2.
935 - ELDERLY · 983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA · 985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — 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
$4,850a month to start
Likely $3,950–$5,950
From 16 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,850a month
Likely $3,950–$6,150
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
Starting monthly rate$4,850likely $3,950–$5,950
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 16 small homes and similar 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 $3,950–$6,150
- $4,850
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,650–$9,250
- $6,850
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.
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 16 small homes and similar 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.
16 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$5,100.
- 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 16 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Silicon Valley Senior Care HomeSan Jose · 0.4 mi · Small home$3,600Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Camden Senior LivingSan Jose · 0.6 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Friendship HouseSan Jose · 1.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Harmonie HomeSan Jose · 1.0 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Villa VerdeSan Jose · 1.6 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Princess Care Home #4San Jose · 1.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Juliette's Gardens (Rose)San Jose · 1.8 mi · Small home$4,100Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Bonhomie IV - WillowmontSan Jose · 2.1 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 · 2.3 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Bonhomie III - Lena DriveSan Jose · 2.4 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Jessie Court Care HomeSan Jose · 2.5 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Palm Villas, CampbellCampbell · 2.6 mi · Mid-size home$6,400Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Bonhomie ISan Jose · 2.6 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Bed of Roses Residential Care HomeCampbell · 2.7 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Villa AntonioSan Jose · 2.9 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 1732 Myra Dr, San Jose, CA 95124Address 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 2022, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2022. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated September 15, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- September 15, 2026
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 0
- Total complaints0typical 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 2022.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 5 documents
Sep 15, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Marrufo conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year visit and met with Jeanette Mongeon. During visit, LPA Marrufo toured the facility inside and out. LPA toured the kitchen area and observed there to be a perishable food supply of at least two days and a non-perishable food supply of at least seven days. LPA reviewed the first aid kit and found it to be complete. LPA toured the outside area and found the outdoor exits to be clear of obstructions. LPA toured six out of six resident bedrooms and observed each bedroom to have working lights and available bedding and clothing storage areas. During visit, staff tested the smoke detectors in the hallways and resident bedrooms. Each smoke detector functioned properly when tested. LPA tested the facility carbon monoxide detector and it functioned properly when tested. LPA Marrufo reviewed six out of six resident records, including Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records, and found them to be complete. LPA reviewed four staff records and found them to be complete. The Emergency Disaster Drill Log indicates that the last drill was conducted on 07/08/2026. During visit, LPA Marrufo interviewed two staff and two residents. See LIC809-C page for more information. Page 1 of 2. LPA Marrufo requests that the following records be updated and copies sent to the department by 09/22/2026: LIC500 Personnel Report LIC308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility Liability Insurance Administrator's Certificate LIC610E Emergency Disaster Plan No deficiencies were cited at this time as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. This report was reviewed with Jeanette Mongeon and a copy of this report was provided. Page 2 of 2. END REPORTthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 15, 2026
Sep 5, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Marrufo conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year visit and met with Irish Ladwig, Administrator. During visit, LPA Marrufo toured the facility inside and out. LPA toured the kitchen area. LPA observed there to be a perishable food supply of at least two days and a non-perishable food supply of at least seven days. LPA observed the first aid kit and found it to be complete. LPA toured two out of two resident bathrooms. LPA observed each bathroom to have available soap and paper towels and working lights. The water temperatures in the bathrooms measured at 106 F and 113 F. LPA toured six out of six resident bedrooms. Each bedroom had working lights and available bedding and clothing storage areas. LPA tested the smoke detectors in each hallway and resident bedrooms. Each smoke detector functioned properly when tested. LPA tested one out of one carbon monoxide detector, which functioned properly when tested. LPA toured the outside area and observed the outdoor exit to be clear of obstructions. LPA reviewed six out of six resident records, including Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records (CSMDR) and found them to be complete. See LIC809-C page for more information. Page 1 of 2. The emergency disaster drill log indicates the last drill was conducted on 08/05/2025. LPA reviewed four staff records and found them to be complete. During visit, LPA Marrufo obtained a copy of the following documents: LIC500 Personnel Report Current copy of the General Liability Insurance Certificate LPA Marrufo requests that the licensee submit the following updated form to Community Care Licensing by 09/12/2025: LIC610 Emergency Disaster Plan This report was reviewed with Irish Ladwig, Administrator, and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided. Page 2 of 2. END REPORTthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 5, 2025
Sep 12, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport 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) Irish Ladwig. LPA observed 4 staff and 6 residents in the facility. LPA checked 3 resident files and 3 staff files. License, personal rights posters, and Administrator Certificate were observed at the main entrance. LPA toured the facility inside and out with ADM. LPA inspected living room, kitchen, dining area, restrooms, laundry room and garage. The facility has 6 resident rooms, 3 restrooms, 2 staff rooms. A storage room was observed in the garage. Medication closet, knives closet, and cleaning product closet were observed locked. Non-skid mats and handle bars were observed in bathrooms. Room temperature was observed at 72 degree F, and hot water temperature was observed at 119 degree F. Refrigerator temperature was measured at 40 degree F, freezer temperature was measured at 0 degree F. Two day perishable food supplies and seven day nonperishable food supplies were observed sufficient. 3 half rail beds were observed in the facility, ADM provided the document for that. LPA tested resident's call button and the staff came within 1 minute. The facility is equipped with fire alarm and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. ADM tested the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and they were working fine. The fire extinguishers were observed on service on 8/19/2024. LPA inspected the backyard, there was no obstruction to block the walkway. First aid box, Flash lights and night lights were observed in the facility. The last time the facility conducted fire drill was on 8/15/2024. Door alarms are installed at the main door and the door to the back yard. No deficiency noted today. Exit interview was conducted with ADM. The report was provided to ADM for signature. A copy of the reports were provided to ADM.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 12, 2024
Sep 28, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport 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) Irish Ladwig. LPA checked 5 resident files and 4 staff files. License, personal rights, Administrator Certificate and visitor hours posters were observed at the main entrance. LPA toured the facility inside out with ADM. LPA inspected living room, kitchen, dinning area, restrooms, laundry room and garage. The facility has 6 resident rooms, 3 restrooms, 2 staff rooms. A room was observed in the garage. ADM stated that is a storage room. Medication closet, knives closet, and cleaning product closet were observed locked. Non-skid mats and handle bars were observed in bathrooms. Room temperature was observed at 76 degree F, and hot water temperature was observed at 110 degree F. Refrigerator temperature was measured at 35 degree F, freezer temperature was measured at -10 degree F. Two day perishable food supplies and seven day nonperishable food supplies were observed sufficient. The facility is equipped with fire alarm and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. ADM tested the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and they were working fine. The fire extinguishers were observed on service on 8/15/2023. LPA inspected the backyard, there was no obstruction to block the walkway. LPA discussed Infection Control Plan with ADM. ADM stated ADM will update it and send to LPA. A deficiency was noted today. LIC809-D was attached. Exit interview was conducted with ADM. The re[ort was provided to ADM for signature. A copy of the reports were provided to ADM.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 28, 2023
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Golden Generations, LLC, licensed since 2022, operates 4 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- White Oaks Senior Living · Campbell
- Willow Oaks Senior Living · San Jose
- Saratoga Senior Living · Saratoga
Life here
Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.
The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.
Before you call
Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Santa Clara County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
Silicon Valley Senior Care Home
San Jose · Small home · 0.4 mi away
$3,600 a month to start · Listed by the home
Camden Senior Living
San Jose · Small home · 0.6 mi away
$5,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
The Grove at Los Gatos
Los Gatos · Large community · 0.6 mi away
$4,100 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Oak Canyon Living
San Jose · Small home · 0.9 mi away
$5,400 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Meridian Manor 2 LLC (RCFE)
San Jose · Small home · 1.0 mi away
$4,600 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Friendship House
San Jose · Small home · 1.0 mi away
$4,500 a month to start · Listed by the home