Occupancy rate
50%
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Kimberly‘s Kare Kottages
Assisted Living in San Jose
Kimberly‘s Kare Kottages
Assisted Living in San Jose
Kimberly’s Elder Kare Kottage, located in San Jose, California, offers an exceptional and personalized experience for seniors. Praised for its professional staff and high responsiveness, this small-scale assisted living home stands out for its dedication to meeting personal requests and preparing nutritious, stress-free homemade meals. The caregivers at this facility provide genuine care, creating a warm and intimate environment.
With memory care units accommodating a maximum of six residents, the home fosters a close-knit community where everyone knows and cares for each other like family. The well-landscaped outdoor spaces and the quiet residential neighborhood contribute to a peaceful setting. With caregivers available 24/7, the facility caters to individual needs, determining rates based on the required level of care. Services include assistance for the visually impaired, transportation arrangements, in-house beautician services, wheelchair transfers, standby assistance with walkers, daily group activities, exercise programs, and much more.
6-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
19 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 59 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
3 / 6
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceAugust 24, 2006
CountySanta Clara
Kimberly‘s Kare Kottages is legally operated by Hall, Debra & Patrick, and administrated by Kendall Hall.
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 Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at California avg) 7 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Total visits (56% below)
• Complaint visits (85% below)
• Other visits (86% below)
• Complaint investigations (80% below)
• Official inspections (at California avg) 7 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Total visits (56% below)
• Complaint visits (85% below)
• Other visits (86% below)
• Complaint investigations (80% below)
Latest Inspection
August 22, 2025
Annual Inspection
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 10).↓ 80% better |
|
Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 3).↓ 33% better |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
| 0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (0 vs. California avg 4).↓ 100% better |
Inspections & Visits
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 7 | 16 | This facility has 56% fewer total visits than a typical California facility (7 vs. California avg 16).↓ 56% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 2 | 13 | This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 13).↓ 85% better |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 1 | 7 | This facility has 86% fewer other visits than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 7).↓ 86% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. California avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 2 complaint visits.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 10).↓ 80% better |
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Assisted Living in California
Kimberly‘s Kare Kottages is located in San Jose, California.
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— 1.34 miles to nearest hospital (SOAR)
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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