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Offering assisted living and memory care, Sunrise of Cupertino is one of the best senior living facilities in the city. Contributing to the recognition of the community’s overall excellent service and caregiving, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has shown with a welcoming approach. Life at the Sunrise of Cupertino offers the opportunity and inspiration branded as a Sunrise lifestyle.
The senior living community’s services and amenities include activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years– weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, daily delicious and nutritious meals, and specialized programs.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Sunrise of Cupertino is legally operated by Sunrise Of Cupertino Opco & Sunrise Senior Living, and administrated by Tina Bagheri Tayebeh.
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.
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.
2 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #881 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 881st out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 79 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 2 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 10 | This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better |
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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.
| 5 | 3 | This facility has 67% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 67% worse Rank #895 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 895th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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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.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2023.
| 2 | 3.3 | This facility has 39% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 39% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.5 | 3.3 | This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 13 | 16 | This facility has 19% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 19% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 3 | 13 | This facility has 77% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 77% better Rank #441 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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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.
| 8 | 7 | This facility has 14% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 14% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Apartments
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Care Cost
2.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sunnyvale's city center to Sunrise of Cupertino's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.07 miles to nearest hospital (Pediatrics: Sunnyvale Center | PAMF)
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Sunrise of Cupertino is located in Sunnyvale, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Sunrise of Cupertino |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Sunnyvale | 134
Facility
134
CA AVG
103
Rank
#471 / 1657 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
CA AVG
57
Rank
#740 / 2092 | 79
Facility
79
CA AVG
81
Rank
#881 / 1401 | 2 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1397 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
3
Rank
#895 / 1164 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1300 / 1487 |
70.1%
Facility
70.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#845 / 1368 | Sunrise Of Cupertino Opco & Sunrise Senior Living | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Sunnyvale |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Sunnyvale (South Knickerbocker Drive) | 103
Facility
103
CA AVG
103
Rank
#689 / 1657 | Yes |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#417 / 2092 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1401 | 4 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 25
Facility
25
CA AVG
13
Rank
#235 / 1487 |
78.6%
Facility
78.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#630 / 1368 | Sunrise Senior Lvg Mgt; Al III Invest LLC | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
The legal owner and operator of Sunrise of Cupertino is Sunrise Of Cupertino Opco & Sunrise Senior Living.
Sunrise of Cupertino has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Sunrise of Cupertino's occupancy is 70%.
Tina Bagheri Tayebeh is the administrator of Sunrise of Cupertino.
Sunrise of Cupertino has 134 beds.
Sunrise of Cupertino has had 6 recently reported deficiencies.
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