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Carlton Senior Living San Jose is an extraordinary community nestled next to the serene Martial Cottle Park, offering a harmonious blend of memory care and residential assisted living. Enjoy the convenience of transportation services, housekeeping assistance, and apartment maintenance, while utilities are taken care of, allowing you to fully embrace the joys of retirement.
Discover thoughtfully designed floor plans, from cozy studios to spacious one-bedroom and two-bedroom senior living bedrooms.
With an emphasis on family values, this community ensures unparalleled safety and security while fostering a vibrant and engaging social life. Step into its enchanting courtyard, a serene oasis where you can relax and reconnect with nature. Indulge in delicious meals, lovingly prepared to nourish your body and delight your taste buds. Every aspect of life at Carlton Senior Living San Jose has been meticulously crafted to provide an exceptional experience that exceeds expectations.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Carlton Senior Living San Jose is legally operated by Carlton Senior Living, Llc, and administrated by Shantela Yadao.
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.
5 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection score: 86 out of 100. Letter grade B. 5 points above 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.
| 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)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 1 | 3 | This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #413 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 413th 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.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2020.
| 0.5 | 1.7 | This facility has 71% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 1.7).↓ 71% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.1 | 3.3 | This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% 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.
| 21 | 16 | This facility has 31% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 31% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 10 | 13 | This facility has 23% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 23% better Rank #850 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 850th 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.
| 7 | 7 | This facility has other visits in line with the California average (7 vs. CA avg 7).— At avg |
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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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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 10 | 10 | This facility has complaint investigations in line with the California average (10 vs. CA avg 10).— At avg |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
6.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Jose's city center to Carlton Senior Living San Jose's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.02 miles to nearest hospital (Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center)
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Carlton Senior Living San Jose is located in San Jose, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Carlton Senior Living San Jose |
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.
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. | San Jose (Gunderson And Vista Park) | 183
Facility
183
CA AVG
103
Rank
#206 / 1658 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1649 / 2093 | 4 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#850 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
13
Rank
#205 / 1487 |
74.9%
Facility
74.9%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#734 / 1368 | A+ | Carlton Senior Living, LLC | Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen |
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.
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. | San Jose (Stokes) | 150
Facility
150
CA AVG
103
Rank
#344 / 1658 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
CA AVG
57
Rank
#643 / 2093 | 3 | 35
Facility
35
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1294 / 1397 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
3
Rank
#753 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1100 / 1487 |
62.7%
Facility
62.7%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1055 / 1368 | - | Mg At Willow Glen, LP ;Shi-IV Merrill Gp,LLC;Et Al | Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Oakmont of San Jose |
LSL Luxury Senior Living
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.
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. | San Jose (Willow Glen) | 92
Facility
92
CA AVG
103
Rank
#840 / 1658 | No |
51
Facility
51
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1324 / 2093 | 3 | 31
Facility
31
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1270 / 1397 | 16
Facility
16
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1126 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1100 / 1487 |
73.9%
Facility
73.9%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#751 / 1368 | - | Oakmont Sr. Lvng Of San Jose Opco, LLC; Oakmont Mgm | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Westmont of San Jose |
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. | Milpitas (Berryessa) | - | Yes |
70
Facility
70
CA AVG
57
Rank
#741 / 2093 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite |
Carlton Senior Living San Jose is in the Gunderson and Vista Park neighborhood of San Jose.
The legal owner and operator of Carlton Senior Living San Jose is Carlton Senior Living, Llc.
Carlton Senior Living San Jose has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Carlton Senior Living San Jose's occupancy is 75%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Carlton Senior Living San Jose on this page.
Shantela Yadao is the administrator of Carlton Senior Living San Jose.
Carlton Senior Living San Jose has 183 beds.
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