Overview of Crescent Oaks

With modest walkability, Crescent Oaks is a 44-bed nursing home in Sunnyvale, California, serving residents in the area for the past seven years. The home sits at 147 Crescent Avenue and provides a residential setting in a community where some errands are managed on foot, with most travel requiring a car or transit.

The community’s occupancy is at 77 percent (34 of 44 beds). This can reflect a stable community with turnover suitable to a nursing home’s census. Such a smaller size may attract families who seek a more intimate environment where residents are known individually rather than part of a big institution. The setting includes practical amenities and spaces built for daily life: on-site and on-call maintenance keep the property running smoothly, guest parking accommodates visiting family, and easy freeway access makes the location convenient for nearby appointments and outings.

Community life is supported by a pool, clubhouse, and outdoor spaces including a picnic area with barbecue facilities, plus a play area on the grounds. Residents can bring pets, which many families find crucial for keeping a connection to home life. The facility has cable and is placed near shopping and public transportation, so residents and families have choices for errands and leisure activities without totally relying on private transportation.

Maintained is the property landscaping, and on-site amenities build a residential feel instead of institutional. These features can add to life quality in ways that matter to residents and families weighing options for nursing care.

Bed community size
44-bed community Rank #1178 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1178th out of 1648 homes in California for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
7 years in operation Rank #812 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 812th out of 1494 homes in California for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 48 / 100 Rank #1390 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1390th out of 2087 homes in California for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
77%
Rank #735 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 735th out of 1496 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1496. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
34 / 44
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceMay 23, 2019
CountySanta Clara

Ownership & Operating Entity

Crescent Oaks is administered by Joshua Lambengco.

Owner NameArkham Operations LLC;Calson Management LLC

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Shimmering Swimming Pool
Clubhouse
Play Area
Picnic Area With Barbecue
Guest Parking
Beautiful Landscaping
On-Call Maintenance
On-Site Maintenance
Cable Available
Easy Access To Freeways
Easy Access To Shopping
Access To Public Transportation
Touring HoursMon-Fri: 8:30 AM-5:30 PM, Sat-Sun: Closed

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

3 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #904 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 904th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 78 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 3 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (88% above)
• Complaint visits (31% above)
• Other visits (43% above)
2 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Total complaints (at CA avg)
• Complaints per year (at CA avg)
4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (20% below)
• Citations per year (20% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
Latest Inspection March 5, 2026 Complaint Investigation

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 810 This facility has 20% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 20% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 1.62 This facility has 20% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.6 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 20% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.33.3 This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 3016 This facility has 88% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (30 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 88% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1713 This facility has 31% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 31% worse Rank #1056 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1056th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 107 This facility has 43% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 43% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 34 This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 1414 This facility has total complaints in line with the California average (14 vs. CA avg 14).— At avg
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 2.82.8 This facility has complaints per year in line with the California average (2.8 vs. CA avg 2.8).— At avg

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on March 5, 2026 found no deficiencies and substantiated no staff yelling complaints.
  • The February 18, 2026 inspection cited one deficiency for confirmed resident abuse involving a med-tech pulling a resident’s hair, posing immediate health and safety risk.
  • Multiple inspections from late 2025 found recurring deficiencies in incident reporting, staff dementia training, and lack of a certified administrator, with civil penalties assessed in October 2025.

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Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sunnyvale's city center to Crescent Oaks's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in California

Crescent Oaks is located in SUNNYVALE, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Crescent Oaks

What neighborhood is Crescent Oaks in?

Crescent Oaks is in the Nimitz neighborhood of SUNNYVALE.

Who is the owner of Crescent Oaks?

Crescent Oaks is legally operated by Arkham Operations LLC and Calson Management LLC, and administered by Joshua Lambengco.

Is Crescent Oaks in a walkable area?

Crescent Oaks has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Crescent Oaks?

Crescent Oaks's occupancy is 77%.

Are pets allowed at Crescent Oaks?

Yes, Crescent Oaks allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Crescent Oaks?

Joshua Lambengco is the administrator of Crescent Oaks.

How many beds does Crescent Oaks have?

Crescent Oaks has 44 beds.

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