MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas in San Jose, CA

Overview of Morningstar Memory Care at San Tomas

A distinguished senior living community situated on Williams Road, San Jose, CA, Morningstar Memory Care at San Tomas specializes in memory care. With a peaceful environment, the community offers spacious and well-designed private and companion suites to optimize comfort and safety. With its exclusive memory care approach, Lavender Sky, the community ensures the highest quality of care and support for their unique needs. Cherish every moment and thrive with dignity supported by a kind and dedicated team.

The community aims to provide seniors with carefully curated activities for seniors’ cognition and enjoyment. Ease your worries and live a wonderful retirement surrounded by welcoming people. Satisfying seniors’ dietary needs and tastes, the community serves healthy and delicious meals. Morningstar Memory Care at San Tomas is a safe place for seniors living with dementia to maximize their independence and live a wonderful retirement.

(669) 291-1108

82-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

3 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 59 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

48%

Lower than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

39 / 82

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusLicensed

IssuanceJune 6, 2023

CountySanta Clara

MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas is legally operated by West Valley Mc,llc; Oakmont Management Group Llc, and administered by Karen Nickolai.

Does not accept Medicaid

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Specific Programsshort-term stays, companion living.

Food DescriptionDining experience focuses on healthy choices and community bonding.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 9 citations 30 total visits 17 complaint visits 3 official inspections 9 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

10 points below 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 2023 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection May 11, 2026

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	9	10	This facility has 10% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 10% 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.	7	3	This facility has 133% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 133% worse Rank #988 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 988th 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
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
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2023.	3	3.3	This facility has 9% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 9% better
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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	30	16	This facility has 88% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (30 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 88% worse
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	17	13	This facility has 31% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 31% worse Rank #1061 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1061st 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	10	7	This facility has 43% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 43% worse
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	3	4	This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	9	10	This facility has 10% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 10% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 found no deficiencies and substantiated no complaints regarding resident care or medication administration.
The facility had multiple substantiated deficiencies from 2024 to 2025, including medication errors, locked emergency exits without fire clearance, and failure to provide timely medical care after a resident fall.
A May 21, 2025 deficiency cited chemicals and hygiene products accessible to dementia residents, posing immediate health and safety risks; this citation is currently under appeal.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Room Sizes: 361 - 362 / 538 sq. ft

Housing Options: Studio / Shared Studio

Building Type: Two-story

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7.8 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from San Jose's city center to MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.


The Watermark at Almaden	MC AL	San Jose (Erikson)	240 Facility 240 CA AVG 103 Rank #100 / 1657	Yes	82 Facility 82 CA AVG 57 Rank #357 / 2092	69 Facility 69 CA AVG 81 Rank #1119 / 1401	5	18 Facility 18 CA AVG 13 Rank #1088 / 1397	4 Facility 4 CA AVG 3 Rank #828 / 1164	5 Facility 5 CA AVG 13 Rank #988 / 1487	80.4% Facility 80.4% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #586 / 1368	Us Alliance Holden Of San Jose Tentant;Watermark	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont of Silver Creek	MC AL	San Jose (Evergreen)	148 Facility 148 CA AVG 103 Rank #382 / 1657	Yes	29 Facility 29 CA AVG 57 Rank #1735 / 2092	77 Facility 77 CA AVG 81 Rank #925 / 1401	2	8 Facility 8 CA AVG 13 Rank #762 / 1397	5 Facility 5 CA AVG 3 Rank #895 / 1164	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 13 Rank #1300 / 1487	48.6% Facility 48.6% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #1261 / 1368	Okmt Of Sr. Lvng Of Slvr Crk Opco LLC;Okmt Mgmt Grp	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont of San Jose	MC AL	San Jose (Willow Glen)	92 Facility 92 CA AVG 103 Rank #840 / 1657	No	51 Facility 51 CA AVG 57 Rank #1323 / 2092	61 Facility 61 CA AVG 81 Rank #1288 / 1401	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
Loma Clara Senior Living	MC AL RC	Morgan Hill (Butterfield Boulevard)	89 Facility 89 CA AVG 103 Rank #862 / 1657	Yes	49 Facility 49 CA AVG 57 Rank #1370 / 2092	70 Facility 70 CA AVG 81 Rank #1098 / 1401	4	17 Facility 17 CA AVG 13 Rank #1061 / 1397	6 Facility 6 CA AVG 3 Rank #953 / 1164	7 Facility 7 CA AVG 13 Rank #805 / 1487	79.8% Facility 79.8% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #601 / 1368	Steadfast Collin Morgan Hill LLC;Integral Sr. Lg Mg	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas	MC	San Jose (West Valley)	82 Facility 82 CA AVG 103 Rank #901 / 1657	Yes	59 Facility 59 CA AVG 57 Rank #1088 / 2092	71 Facility 71 CA AVG 81 Rank #1079 / 1401	3	17 Facility 17 CA AVG 13 Rank #1061 / 1397	7 Facility 7 CA AVG 3 Rank #988 / 1164	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 13 Rank #1210 / 1487	47.6% Facility 47.6% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #1276 / 1368	West Valley Mc,LLC; Oakmont Management Group LLC	Studio / Shared Studio

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+

General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits

Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits

Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+

General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits

Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits

Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

What neighborhood is MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas in?

MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas is in the West Valley neighborhood of San Jose.

Who is the owner of MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas?

The legal owner and operator of MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas is West Valley Mc,Llc; Oakmont Management Group Llc.

Is MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas in a walkable area?

MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas?

MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas's occupancy is 48%.

Who is the administrator of MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas?

Karen Nickolai is the administrator of MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas.

How many beds does MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas have?

MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas has 82 beds.

Has MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas had any recent deficiencies or citations?

MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas has had 11 recently reported deficiencies.

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