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A proud MorningStar Senior Living Group member, MorningStar at West San Jose provides exceptional assisted living and memory care services tailored to each individual’s needs. The community prides itself on providing the best services; striving to be the top-ranked assisted living community near Cupertino. An elegant community that is built on its contemporary design and styling, allowing for a more luxurious environment while providing resort-like service. Residents of MorningStar of San Jose can rest assured that they can feel like they’re a home away from home.
The community boasts elegant designs and upscale amenities such as its dining room, brightly-lit lounge areas, spacious apartments, courtyard, and arts and crafts studio. MorningStar promotes a stress-free lifestyle for their residents, providing essential services– housekeeping, social and recreational events, and transportation events. Management encourages residents to participate in activities and maximize the amenities to socialize and promote a warm and welcoming environment.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at West San Jose is legally operated by Shp Vi Ms San Jose Llc;morningstar Senior Mgmt Llc, and administrated by Jolie Higgins.
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.
6 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #568 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 568th out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 87 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 6 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 2023.
| 1 | 3.3 | This facility has 70% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 70% 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.
| 26 | 16 | This facility has 63% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (26 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 63% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 12 | 13 | This facility has 8% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 8% better Rank #922 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 922nd 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.
| 12 | 7 | This facility has 71% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 71% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 6 | 10 | This facility has 40% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 445 / 705 / 844 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Kristen Olsson is the Executive Director at MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at West San Jose. She is recognized for creating a remarkable culture of excellence, compassion, and passion. Under her leadership, the community fosters a warm, family-like atmosphere where residents feel cared for and supported with the resources they need to enjoy a vibrant and secure living environment.
14.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Jose's city center to MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at West San Jose's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.98 miles to nearest hospital (Kaiser Permanente)
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MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at West 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.
| 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
#381 / 1657 | Yes |
75
Facility
75
CA AVG
57
Rank
#563 / 2092 | 87
Facility
87
CA AVG
81
Rank
#568 / 1401 | 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
#1300 / 1487 |
47.7%
Facility
47.7%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1272 / 1368 | Shp Vi Ms San Jose LLC;Morningstar Senior Mgmt LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Ivy Park at 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. | San Jose (Evergreen) | 140
Facility
140
CA AVG
103
Rank
#419 / 1657 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1693 / 2092 | 80
Facility
80
CA AVG
81
Rank
#853 / 1401 | 3 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#719 / 1397 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#828 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1100 / 1487 |
82.1%
Facility
82.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#549 / 1368 | Well Ivy 6 Tenant LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Miranda Villa |
LSL Luxury Senior Living
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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 (Bascom - Forest) | 105
Facility
105
CA AVG
103
Rank
#677 / 1657 | No |
77
Facility
77
CA AVG
57
Rank
#510 / 2092 | - | - | - | - | - |
50.9%
Facility
50.9%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1217 / 1368 | - | Studio / 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. | 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 |
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at West San Jose is in the West Valley neighborhood of San Jose.
The legal owner and operator of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at West San Jose is Shp Vi Ms San Jose Llc;Morningstar Senior Mgmt Llc.
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at West San Jose has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at West San Jose's occupancy is 48%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at West San Jose on this page.
Jolie Higgins is the administrator of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at West San Jose.
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at West San Jose has 149 beds.
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