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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.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Kimberly‘s Kare Kottages is legally operated by Hall, Debra & Patrick, and administrated by Kendall Hall.
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.
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.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% 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.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA 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.
| 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 year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 0.4 | 2 | This facility has 80% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 80% 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 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 assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 56% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 13 | This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA 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 assisted living residence (1 vs. CA 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. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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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 |
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4.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Jose's city center to Kimberly‘s Kare Kottages's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.34 miles to nearest hospital (SOAR)
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Kimberly‘s Kare Kottages 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.
| Atria Evergreen Valley |
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. | San Jose (Evergreen) | 134 | Yes | 29 | 4 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 59.7% | A- | Gp Of Aoc San Felipe Opco;Atria Aoc Ca Opco Gp Ptr | - |
| 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 | No | 51 | 3 | 31 | 16 | 4 | 73.9% | - | Oakmont Sr. Lvng Of San Jose Opco, LLC; Oakmont Mgm | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Protected: Sonnet Hill |
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. | San Jose (Fruitdale) | 80 | No | 85 | 4 | 23 | 11 | 4 | 58.8% | - | Stella Snr Housing Holdings LLC; Ally Snr Lvg, LLC | - |
| Westgate Villa Assisted Living |
RH Retirement Home
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. | San Jose (West Valley) | 60 | No | 67 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 96.7% | - | Half Moon Bay Holdings, LLC | Private Rooms / Semi - Private Rooms |
| Kimberly‘s Kare Kottages |
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. | San Jose (West Valley) | 6 | No | 59 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 50.0% | - | Debra & Patrick Hall | - |
Kimberly‘s Kare Kottages is in the West Valley neighborhood of CA 95117.
The legal owner and operator of Kimberly‘s Kare Kottages is Hall, Debra & Patrick.
Kimberly‘s Kare Kottages has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Kimberly‘s Kare Kottages's occupancy is 50%.
Kendall Hall is the administrator of Kimberly‘s Kare Kottages.
Kimberly‘s Kare Kottages has 6 beds.
Kimberly‘s Kare Kottages has had 2 recently reported deficiencies.
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