MorningStar Senior Living at West San Jose
MorningStar Senior Living at West San Jose
Located at South De Anza Boulevard, San Jose, CA, Morning Star Senior Living is an exceptional senior living community that provides memory care and assisted living. Delivering care for over 20 years, the community ensures round-the-clock care and assistance from a skilled and compassionate team. Morning Star Senior Living offers elegant and luxurious amenities for seniors to enjoy a worry-free residence with 69 assisted living suites. These floor plans are inclusive of accessible bathrooms, emergency call systems, and thermostats.
Morning Star Senior Living emphasizes the well-being of its residents, delivering the utmost care and assistance to its residents. Fostering a warm and welcoming environment, the seniors enjoy activities and programs with other residents. The community serves delicious and healthy meals to satisfy the resident’s dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a bistro, a theater, a salon, a fitness center, a serene courtyard, and a breathtaking sky terrace.
Inspection Report Summary for MorningStar Senior Living at West San Jose
Morningstar Assisted Living of West San Jose (Facility #435202895) has maintained a largely compliant record across several licensing visits since its opening. A pre‑licensing inspection on 12 July 2023, followed by an unannounced annual review in December 2024, confirmed that the building’s four‑story structure, underground parking, rooftop family area, and all resident apartments meet California’s Title 22 requirements. Staff demonstrated that medication rooms, fire alarms, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, first‑aid kits, and emergency call boxes function properly. Temperature checks of refrigeration, hot water, and resident rooms consistently fell within safe ranges, and the facility’s food storage met perishable and non‑perishable guidelines. No deficiencies were cited in these routine checks, and the annual inspection noted the most recent fire drill was conducted on 20 November 2024.
The only substantive finding in the most recent year‑long cycle was a case‑management incident involving a resident (R1) who eloped on 18 January 2025. Surveillance footage indicated that R1 left the facility around 12:00 PM, bypassing the delayed egress door that is designed to alert staff and alarm the building. The incident prompted immediate notification to R1’s family and the San Jose Police Department, and R1 was located on the street at 1:09 PM without injury. Follow‑up inspections on 24 January and 19 February 2025 highlighted that the delayed exit door’s alarm was not heard by memory‑care staff at the time of the escape, raising a safety concern that the licensing agency has requested further investigation. The facility’s Executive Director, Joyce Welch, and Wellness Director Blyth Obien cooperated with the Agency, providing physician reports, care plans, and surveillance evidence to clarify the situation.
Overall, Morningstar Assisted Living has demonstrated strong operational adherence to licensing standards, with the primary exception being the unresolved safety issue linked to the delayed egress door and the first recorded elopement. The Agency’s unannounced visits and subsequent follow‑ups underscore a continuing focus on resident safety and incident response protocols, while the facility’s routine compliance with fire, medication, and environmental safeguards remains consistently robust.
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Facility Overview
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Facility ID
Unique ID assigned by the state regulatory authority for this licensed facility.
435202895
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Current Occupancy
Shows the current occupancy rate and estimated residents versus total licensed beds.
100% (149/149)
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Facility Type
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RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
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License Status
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LICENSED
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Licensed Since
Date when the facility’s license was first issued by the state.
December 18, 2023
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Licensee / Operator
Entity or organization legally responsible for managing this facility.
SHP VI MS SAN JOSE LLC;MORNINGSTAR SENIOR MGMT LLC
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County
The county where the facility is located.
SANTA CLARA
Inspection & Compliance
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All Visits
Sum of inspections, complaint visits, and other administrative visits.
8 visits
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Inspections
Formal inspections conducted by the state’s licensing division.
1 inspection
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Other Visits
Administrative or follow-up visits not related to complaints or inspections.
6 visits
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Complaint Visits
Inspections triggered by official complaints filed with the state.
2 complaints
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Citations
Number of deficiencies or violations found during inspections.
2 citations
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Inspection Reports
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Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Mid-rise
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14.3 miles from city center
1380 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129
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Phone:(669) 758-2724
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for California Seniors
- General: Age 65+, 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).
- CA Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
- General: Age 62+, 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.
- CA Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
- 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.
- CA Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
- General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for California Seniors
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
Requirements:
General:Age 65+, 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).
CA Specifics:County-managed; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits:~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Can hire family as caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, 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.
- CA Specifics:Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
California CARES Program
Requirements:
- 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.
- CA Specifics:High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics:High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
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