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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.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas is legally operated by West Valley Mc,llc; Oakmont Management Group Llc, and administrated by Karen Nickolai.
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.
11 points below the California average for assisted living residences (76/100)
Inspection score: 65 out of 100. Letter grade D. 11 points below the California average for assisted living residences (76/100)
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.
| 9 | 10 | This facility has 10% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 10% 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.
| 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 |
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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 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 |
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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.
| 30 | 16 | This facility has 88% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (30 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 88% worse |
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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 |
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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.
| 10 | 7 | This facility has 43% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 43% worse |
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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 |
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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 |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 361 - 362 / 538 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / Shared Studio
Building Type: Two-story
Fitness and Recreation
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.
— 1.35 miles to nearest hospital (SOAR)
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MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas 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.
| MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at West 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.
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 (West Valley) | 149
Facility
149
CA AVG
103
Rank
#382 / 1658 | Yes |
75
Facility
75
CA AVG
57
Rank
#564 / 2093 | 2 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#922 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1295 / 1486 |
47.7%
Facility
47.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1178 / 1249 | Shp Vi Ms San Jose LLC;Morningstar Senior Mgmt LLC | Studio / Shared Studio |
| Loma Clara Senior Living |
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.
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Morgan Hill (Butterfield Boulevard) | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
103
Rank
#863 / 1658 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1371 / 2093 | 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 / 1486 |
79.8%
Facility
79.8%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#578 / 1249 | Steadfast Collin Morgan Hill LLC;Integral Sr. Lg Mg | Studio / Shared Studio |
| MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas |
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 (West Valley) | 82
Facility
82
CA AVG
103
Rank
#902 / 1658 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1089 / 2093 | 3 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1061 / 1397 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
3
Rank
#988 / 1164 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1295 / 1486 |
47.6%
Facility
47.6%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1182 / 1249 | West Valley Mc,LLC; Oakmont Management Group LLC | Studio / Shared Studio |
| Sonnet Hill Senior Living |
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.
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | San Jose (Fruitdale) | 80
Facility
80
CA AVG
103
Rank
#917 / 1658 | Yes |
85
Facility
85
CA AVG
57
Rank
#290 / 2093 | 4 | 22
Facility
22
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1162 / 1397 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1074 / 1164 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#987 / 1486 |
61.3%
Facility
61.3%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1017 / 1249 | Stella Snr Housing Holdings LLC; Ally Snr Lvg, LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / Neighbor Suite |
| Sunol Creek Memory Care |
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. | Pleasanton | 46
Facility
46
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1178 / 1658 | No |
48
Facility
48
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1393 / 2093 | 5 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#592 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#569 / 1486 |
84.8%
Facility
84.8%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#371 / 1249 | Pri Sunol LLC; Agemark Management LLC | Studio / Shared Studio |
MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas is in the West Valley neighborhood of San Jose.
The legal owner and operator of MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas is West Valley Mc,Llc; Oakmont Management Group Llc.
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.
MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas's occupancy is 48%.
Karen Nickolai is the administrator of MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas.
MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas has 82 beds.
MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas has had 11 recently reported deficiencies.
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