Sunnyside Gardens
Sunnyside Gardens
Overview of Sunnyside Gardens
Operated by Montvale Inc, Sunnyside Gardens is a nursing home in California. With 84 beds and 37 years of operational history, it brings substantial experience to senior care services in the state.
Sunnyside Gardens operates as a mid-sized nursing home with over three decades of experience serving California residents. Its significant tenure in the senior care industry mirrors its established presence and ongoing commitment to care delivery. The community benefits from a highly walkable location, scoring 86 on the Walk Score scale. This means occupants and visitors have easy access to nearby amenities and services on foot.
For comprehensive information about available programs, care services, amenities, dining options, and resident accommodations, it’s recommended to contact the facility directly or speak with Administrator Karen Mandair.
84-bed community Rank #894 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 894th out of 1657 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
37 years in operation Rank #55 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 86 / 100 Rank #267 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 267th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceMarch 7, 1989
CountySanta Clara
Sunnyside Gardens is legally operated by Montvale Inc., and administered by Karen Mandair.
Pets Allowed
Specific ProgramsSpring & Summer, Fall Festival, Holidays
Touring HoursMonday - 8:30am-5:00pm; Tuesday - 8:30am-5:00pm; Wednesday - 8:30am-5:00pm; Thursday - 8:30am-5:00pm; Friday - 8:30am-5:00pm
Inspection History
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.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
2 citations
10 total visits
5 complaint visits
4 official inspections
Inspection Score
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.
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.
5 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #630 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 630th 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 86 out of 100. Letter grade B. 5 points above 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 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Citations per year (80% below)
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
• Total visits (38% below)
• Complaint visits (62% below)
• Other visits (86% below)
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Citations per year (80% below)
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
• Total visits (38% below)
• Complaint visits (62% below)
• Other visits (86% below)
Latest Inspection
March 27, 2026
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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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 0.5 | 2.5 | This facility has 80% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 2.5).↓ 80% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.2 | 3.3 | This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% 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.
| 10 | 16 | This facility has 38% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 38% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 5 | 13 | This facility has 62% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 62% better Rank #592 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 592nd 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. |
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunnyside Gardens
Who is the owner of Sunnyside Gardens?
Sunnyside Gardens is legally operated by Montvale Inc., and administered by Karen Mandair.
Is Sunnyside Gardens in a walkable area?
Sunnyside Gardens has a walk score of 86. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Who is the administrator of Sunnyside Gardens?
Karen Mandair is the administrator of Sunnyside Gardens.
How many beds does Sunnyside Gardens have?
Sunnyside Gardens has 84 beds.
Has Sunnyside Gardens had any recent citations?
Sunnyside Gardens has had 2 recently reported citations.
Are there photos of Sunnyside Gardens?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Sunnyside Gardens in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Sunnyside Gardens?
Sunnyside Gardens is located at CA.
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