Sunnyside Gardens
Sunnyside Gardens
Overview of Sunnyside Gardens
Sunnyside Gardens is an 84-bed assisted living and memory care community located at 1025 Carson Drive in Sunnyvale, California. Managed by Montvale Inc. under the leadership of administrator Karen Mandair, the property has provided senior care in Santa Clara County for 37 years.
The community features private and companion suites with memory care services provided in a secured, specialized neighborhood. Residents have access to daily assistance, medication management, and diverse social calendars featuring seasonal celebrations, a fall festival, and summer programming. Pets are welcome at the property, making it an appealing option for those who wish to keep their animal companions close by. Daily errands can easily be managed on foot as the surrounding neighborhood enjoys a high Walk Score of 86.
State records from the California Department of Social Services indicates consistent compliance with health and safety guidelines, showing no severe citations on record. The community’s overall complaint and visit history remains in excellent standing compared to typical state averages.
Families interested in touring the boutique community or discussing current suite availability can reach out to the administrative team directly.
84-bed community Rank #889 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 889th out of 1,645 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
37 years in operation Rank #52 / 1505Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 52nd out of 1,505 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 86 / 100 Rank #267 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 267th out of 2,057 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceMarch 7, 1989
CountySanta Clara
Sunnyside Gardens is legally operated by Montvale Inc., and administered by Karen Mandair.
Pets Allowed
Specific ProgramsSpring & Summer, Fall Festival, Holidays
Touring HoursMonday - 8:30am-5:00pm; Tuesday - 8:30am-5:00pm; Wednesday - 8:30am-5:00pm; Thursday - 8:30am-5:00pm; Friday - 8:30am-5:00pm
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.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
These figures come from state-published inspection data.
3 citations
10 total visits
5 complaint visits
4 official inspections
Inspection Score
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.
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.
5 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #649 / 1474 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 649th out of 1,474 homes we track in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1474 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 86 out of 100. Letter grade B. 5 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection Scorecard
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 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (at CA avg) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (at CA avg) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 3 | 3 | This facility has serious citations (type a) in line with the California average (3 vs. CA avg 3).— At avg Rank #898 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 898th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.3 | 3.3 | 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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes.
| 10 | 16 | This facility has had 38% fewer total inspections than the California average (10 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 38% fewer |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 5 | 13 | This facility has had 62% fewer complaint visits than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 62% fewer Rank #589 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 589th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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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 had 86% fewer other visits than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 86% fewer |
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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. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Sunrise of Cupertino | AL MC | Sunnyvale | 134
Facility
134
CA AVG
103
Rank
#469 / 1,645 | Yes | 70 | 79
Facility
79
CA AVG
81
Rank
#871 / 1,474 | 13 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#442 / 1,387 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1,094 / 1,433 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,321 / 1,505 | 70.1% | Sunrise Of Cupertino Opco & Sunrise Senior Living | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunnyside Gardens | AL | Sunnyvale | 84
Facility
84
CA AVG
103
Rank
#889 / 1,645 | No |
86
Facility
86
CA AVG
59
Rank
#267 / 2,057 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#649 / 1,474 | 10 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#589 / 1,387 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
3
Rank
#898 / 1,433 | 37
Facility
37
CA AVG
13
Rank
#52 / 1,505 | - | Montvale Inc | - |
| Crescent Oaks Memory Care | AL MC | Sunnyvale | 44
Facility
44
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1,176 / 1,645 | No | 67 | 64
Facility
64
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1,266 / 1,474 | 30 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,056 / 1,387 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1,203 / 1,433 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#843 / 1,505 | 86.4% | Arkham Operations LLC And Calson Management LLC | Studio / Suite |
| Safe Haven – Sunnyvale | AL HOS MC PC RESC RC | Sunnyvale | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1,318 / 1,645 | No |
71
Facility
71
CA AVG
59
Rank
#701 / 2,057 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#213 / 1,474 | 4 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,321 / 1,505 | 100.0% | Safe Haven Care Homes LLC | Private / Shared Rooms |
| Magdalene Residential Care | AL HOS MC RESC | Sunnyvale (Birdland Neighbors) | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1,318 / 1,645 | No | 67 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#409 / 1,474 | 5 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#774 / 1,505 | 83.3% | Fe Literato-Hilario | Private Rooms |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunnyside Gardens
Who is the owner of Sunnyside Gardens?
Sunnyside Gardens is legally operated by Montvale Inc., and administered by Karen Mandair.
Is Sunnyside Gardens in a walkable area?
Sunnyside Gardens has a walk score of 86. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
How long has Sunnyside Gardens been in business?
Sunnyside Gardens has been operating for approximately 37 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Sunnyside Gardens?
No, Sunnyside Gardens has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Sunnyside Gardens?
Karen Mandair is the administrator of Sunnyside Gardens.
How many beds does Sunnyside Gardens have?
Sunnyside Gardens has 84 beds.
Has Sunnyside Gardens had any citations?
Sunnyside Gardens has had 3 reported citations since 2022 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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