I moved my mom into this beautiful, brand-new boutique community and have been very pleased. The staff are warm, professional and genuinely caring - supportive, low-turnover, and willing to help (they even provided a wheelchair and coordinated care). Care and 24-hour med management are excellent, the food is outstanding with good variety, and daily activities (arts, exercise, theme weeks, movies) keep residents engaged. It feels homey, safe, pet-friendly, and great value for the price. A few staff can be slow to respond at times, and it may not be right for someone needing high-level nursing, but overall I highly recommend it.
Sonnet Hill Senior Living sits in the heart of San Jose, California, with a smaller, boutique-sized setting that tries to make things less tiresome for folks and lets the staff give a more personal touch, and you'll notice right away that the spaces are modern and easy to get around with good-sized hallways, suites, and a view of gardens, outdoor seating areas, and balconies where people can meet up or just enjoy the weather. The community offers several types of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite stays, and even options a bit like a nursing home, so residents can get what they need when they need it, and there's always trained care staff and licensed nurses available day and night. The apartments come in different layouts, like private studios, one-bedrooms, and neighbor suites, which works out nicely for couples or anyone who wants their own space. Folks can bring pets, and everyone gets all the basics, like meals, cleaning, laundry, and medication help included, plus scheduled rides for appointments or outings.
The staff use a program called The Poetry of Aging™, focusing on each person's pace and what suits their way of living, and before anyone moves in the team creates a care plan based on thorough nursing checks with input from the resident, family, and doctors. The Hafiz Sanctuary courtyard and the garden walks always seem peaceful, and the spaces like Kerouac's Corner with Starbucks coffee, or the craft rooms, library nook, movie theater room, and activity areas, show they've worked to keep minds busy and folks connected. Memory care at Sonnet Hill has its own section, with safety and comfort features for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia, a focus on specialized programming, and both private and neighbor suites available. Services include support with bathing, dressing, and transfers, reminders for daily activities, personal laundry, and help getting to medical appointments, as well as arrangements for physical, speech, or occupational therapy.
Meals are cooked fresh by the community's chefs, served in different dining spaces, and menus change daily with snacks and coffee available through most of the day, making it easy for folks to eat when it's comfortable for them. The staff offer everything from haircuts to massages in the salon and barbershop, and the fitness center and creative classes are open for anyone who wants to keep moving or learn something new. The gardens, vegetable patches, and walking paths are good for those who prefer to be outdoors, and there are regular activities like movies, watercolour classes, socials, and book clubs for people who like to keep busy. Sonnet Hill Senior Living can even help arrange financial guidance for veterans or anyone interested in long-term care insurance, and they strive to let people adjust the level of help they get, so there's independence with support when needed. The way they've set things up means care can suit each resident's changing needs as time goes on, and their focus stays on making daily life comfortable, safe, and meaningful in a traditional San Jose neighborhood.
People often ask...
Sonnet Hill Senior Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,250 per month.
Sonnet Hill Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.
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The full address for this community is 429 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA, 95126.
Yes, Sonnet Hill Senior Living offers respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
State of California Inspection Reports
36
Inspections
14
Type A Citations
10
Type B Citations
5
Years of reports
10 Jul 2025
10 Jul 2025
Found medication safety concerns during an unannounced visit: in one resident's room, meds were accessible to the resident and there was no physician's order on file to allow administration or storage. In another room, an expired topical cream, PRN meds, and a cleaning solution were left within reach, though staff removed the expired items and stated safeguards would be put in place; a third room had no medications accessible.
§ 87465
§ 87465
§ 87309(a)
§ 9058
§ 87465
09 Jul 2025
09 Jul 2025
Investigated a fall in the memory care unit on 7/3/2025, when staff found the resident on the floor with bleeding, called 911, and the resident was hospitalized. Investigated the subsequent death in hospital around 7/6/2025 from brain bleeding after doctors stated surgery was not feasible, with related medical and incident records reviewed.
§ 9058
15 May 2025
15 May 2025
Found no deficiencies after an unannounced annual visit on 5/15/2025, noting a comfortable indoor temperature (70 F), hot water at 105 F, adequate linens and supplies, safety features, and enough food with monthly emergency drills. Reviewed six resident and five staff records; all records were complete and signed, medications accounted for with updated central storage, and liability insurance and LIC500 provided.
§ 9058
15 May 2025
15 May 2025
Investigated the death of a resident who left the home and died outside; identified the cause as a probable complication of an existing health condition; no deficiencies cited.
§ 9058
15 May 2025
15 May 2025
Found that the resident's designated representative submitted a written records request by email on 4/26/2024, with follow-ups through 5/20/2024; staff did not provide the requested documents until 6/6/2024 after reminders, and a second follow-up was sent on 5/31/2024 to check on progress.
§ 87468.2(a)(2)
10 Jan 2025
10 Jan 2025
Found the allegation that staff did not provide resident records to the responsible party unfounded; the requested records were provided to the RP after reviewing email correspondence.
10 Jan 2025
10 Jan 2025
Investigated the allegations that a resident was locked in a room, that lunchtime medications were not administered, and that a resident was left in a soiled diaper for an extended period; findings indicated rooms were not locked, medications were given around lunchtime, and rounds were conducted, with insufficient evidence to prove the alleged violations.
19 Dec 2024
19 Dec 2024
Reviewed allegations that a resident sustained a hip fracture due to staff neglect, that a staff member handled a resident roughly and forced a resident to eat, and that residents were not showered or helped with dressing or dental care. Found insufficient evidence to prove these violations.
19 Dec 2024
19 Dec 2024
Found that a resident was left outside in the sun for an extended period, based on staff accounts and observations on a warm day. The reports indicated exposure lasting about an hour, which aligns with the allegation of leaving the resident outside too long.
§ 87468.1(a)(2)
19 Dec 2024
19 Dec 2024
Identified evidence supporting the allegation that residents did not have needs and services plans. Deemed unfounded the allegation that resident medication records were not maintained, and unsubstantiated the allegation that staff training was inadequate.
§ 87467(a)
16 Dec 2024
16 Dec 2024
Investigated two complaints: COVID infection-control practices during an outbreak and adherence to a resident's care plan after a fall. The infection-control complaint was unfounded; the fall‑related complaint was found to be supported.
§ 87468.2(a)(4)
20 Nov 2024
20 Nov 2024
Found that the allegation that staff did not address a resident's rash timely was unfounded. Interviews and records showed the resident did not have a rash and the matter was handled as an allergy concern.
05 Jul 2024
05 Jul 2024
Investigated follow-up on a resident's incident and death outside after leaving; interviewed staff and one resident and reviewed the resident's physician's report, needs and services plan, and assessment. Found that this case requires further investigation.
05 Jul 2024
05 Jul 2024
Investigated the circumstances of a resident's departure and subsequent passing outside the premises. Conducted interviews and collected documents for further examination.
21 May 2024
21 May 2024
Found no credible evidence that staff handled a resident roughly or failed to treat residents with dignity. Training records showed medication staff completed required certification, incidents were reported to management and families were notified, residents received snacks and nourishment, and no persistent odor was observed.
21 May 2024
21 May 2024
Found that allegations of staff mishandling residents and not notifying representatives were not supported by evidence, but facility provides snacks and adequate nutrition to residents and maintains a clean environment.
09 May 2024
09 May 2024
Identified deficiencies after an unannounced annual visit, including locked medication and chemical storage areas and a last emergency drill conducted in April 2024. Fire safety systems, detectors, and temperature controls were functioning as expected.
09 May 2024
09 May 2024
Identified deficiencies during inspection visit and provided report to administrator for signature.
§ 87465(a)(6)
§ 1569.618(c)(3)
17 Jan 2024
17 Jan 2024
Found an unannounced case management visit to review an exception request for a resident; documents provided included the physician's report and needs & services plan, and staff noted the resident is their own power of attorney, with a letter of support from the resident planned. Advised collaboration with Community Care Licensing in the future to process exception requests; no deficiencies were cited.
17 Jan 2024
17 Jan 2024
Visited facility for case management regarding exception request for specific resident. Delay attributed to staffing issues during recent holidays. No deficiencies found, advisory note given.
28 Nov 2023
28 Nov 2023
Identified no deficiencies; an advisory note was provided. Found that staff training documentation on resident rights from July 2022 was not available, while the administrator's certificate and medication training were current.
28 Nov 2023
28 Nov 2023
Confirmed no deficiencies were found during the inspection, with advisory notes provided for improvement.
07 Jun 2023
07 Jun 2023
Found broad compliance with regulations and no deficiencies cited after reviewing admissions agreements, staff training, eviction history, and medication procedures. Also noted that no residents had been evicted since the last visit.
07 Jun 2023
07 Jun 2023
Confirmed no deficiencies during the visit and noted facility compliance with all regulations.
22 Jun 2022
22 Jun 2022
Investigated a complaint alleging care deficiencies under Title 22; observed deficiencies during an unannounced case management visit and discussed findings with staff.
§ 87465(c)(2)
§ 87224(f)
§ 87507(a)
§ 87224(d)(1)
22 Jun 2022
22 Jun 2022
Found that an admission agreement was never provided to the resident's representative, and only a Reservation Agreement was signed that did not list incontinence care charges. Found medical records and evaluations indicated the resident was incontinent, and emails showed the administrator acknowledged the mistake and proposed charging for incontinence care going forward, which the representative did not agree to, with no updated admission agreement ever created.
§ 87468.2(a)(12)
§ 87507(g)(3)
22 Jun 2022
22 Jun 2022
Identified that a resident’s medical and nutritional needs were not consistently addressed, ultimately leading to hospitalization. Found that management refused to re-admit the resident due to financial reasons and communication problems with the family.
22 Jun 2022
22 Jun 2022
Confirmed that multiple violations occurred, including inadequate care for a resident's medical needs and improper handling of an eviction process, leading to the decision not to re-admit the resident after hospitalization.
§ 87466
§ 87405(d)(2)
§ 87668.2(a)(20)
02 Jun 2022
02 Jun 2022
Identified two COVID-19 cases among residents and two among staff, with cases starting on 05/21/2022 and continuing through 05/23/2022, and not reported in writing.
02 Jun 2022
02 Jun 2022
Identified deficiency in reporting COVID cases to the Department.
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10 May 2022
10 May 2022
Found no deficiencies following a one-year, unannounced visit; observed a visitor screening area, clear exits, and adequate kitchen, food, and PPE supplies.
10 May 2022
10 May 2022
Observed no deficiencies during inspection.
13 May 2021
13 May 2021
Identified hot water temperatures outside the required 105–120 degrees Fahrenheit range and noted the need to install evacuation chairs in each stairwell and post a 20-by-26-inch complaint poster.
13 May 2021
13 May 2021
Inspection found facility in good condition with a few minor issues needing correction before licensure could be recommended.
03 Dec 2020
03 Dec 2020
Verified identities of the applicant and administrator and confirmed their understanding of Title 22; Component II was completed and they were advised to email or fax a signed LIC 809 with a copy of photo ID. Confirmed understanding across areas including operation, license type and resident populations; staff qualifications and responsibilities; applicant and administrator qualifications; program policies on abuse, admissions, medication management and incident reporting; grievances and community resources; physical plant and food service; and required application documents such as criminal record clearance, health screening, fire clearance, First Aid/CPR, administrator certificate, financial verification, pre-licensing inspection, compliance history, and control of property.
03 Dec 2020
03 Dec 2020
Confirmed applicant and administrator understanding of facility operations, staff qualifications, program policies, physical plant, and application documents during COMP II.
