Inspection Reports for
Sunrise of Sunnyvale

633 S Knickerbocker Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, United States, CA, 94087

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Deficiencies (last 7 years)

Deficiencies (over 7 years) 0.4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

90% better than California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2018
2020
2021
2022
2024
2025
2026

Census

Latest occupancy rate 79% occupied

Based on a January 2026 inspection.

This facility has shown a decline in demand based on occupancy rates.

Occupancy over time

60 80 100 120 Dec 2018 Feb 2021 Jul 2022 Mar 2025 Jan 2026

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 81 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 9, 2026

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted to investigate allegations that staff touched a resident in an inappropriate manner and harassed a resident by engaging in inappropriate conversations.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved allegations that Staff 1 tickled Resident 1's feet without consent and engaged in inappropriate conversations making the resident uncomfortable. The resident denied these allegations, and staff reported the resident has manipulative behaviors. Staff 1 was no longer employed and could not be interviewed. The department determined the allegations were unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence.
Findings
The investigation found no preponderance of evidence to substantiate the allegations. Interviews with the resident and staff, as well as document reviews, indicated the allegations were unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Capacity: 103 Census: 81

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Komal CurleyLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Kim HolmesResident Care DirectorMet with the evaluator during the investigation

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 81 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 28, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced Required 1-Year Annual inspection conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with licensing requirements.

Findings
The facility was generally found to be clean, well-maintained, and compliant with safety and operational standards. However, a medication administration error was identified involving one resident receiving two extra days of medication, posing an immediate health risk.

Deficiencies (1)
The licensee did not ensure that one resident was given the correct dosage of 'Hydroxyzine HCL F/C 25 MG tablet' medication, resulting in two extra days of medication administered.
Report Facts
Residents in care: 81 Facility capacity: 103 Medication discrepancy: 2 Resident rooms inspected: 10 Staff personnel records reviewed: 6 Resident records reviewed: 10 Emergency Disaster Drills: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Alberto GoliaExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and involved in plans of correction
Kiran JainLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report
April CowanLicensing Program ManagerOversaw the licensing program and signed the report

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 81 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 28, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced Required 1-Year Annual inspection conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with licensing requirements.

Findings
The facility was generally found to be clean, well-maintained, and compliant with safety and operational standards. However, a medication administration discrepancy was identified involving one resident receiving two extra days of medication, posing an immediate health and safety risk.

Deficiencies (1)
The licensee did not ensure that 1 of 10 residents was given the right dosage of 'Hydroxyzine HCL F/C 25 MG tablet' medication, resulting in two extra days of medication administered, posing an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk.
Report Facts
Residents in care: 81 Medication discrepancy: 2 Staff personnel records reviewed: 6 Resident records reviewed: 10 Resident records with complete forms: 10 Staff members associated with facility: 6 Emergency Disaster Drills: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Alberto GoliaExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and involved in plans of correction
Kiran JainLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report
April CowanLicensing Program ManagerOversaw the licensing program and cited in the report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 73 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 4, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted in response to an allegation received on 2024-11-20 that facility neglect led to serious bodily injury.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that facility neglect led to serious bodily injury. The investigation included review of medical records, incident reports, and interviews with staff and the resident's power of attorney. The allegation was determined to be unfounded.
Findings
Based on review of medical records, incident reports, staff and POA interviews, the department determined the allegation was unfounded with no evidence of neglect. No deficiencies were cited under California Code of Regulations, Title 22.

Report Facts
Facility capacity: 103 Resident census: 73

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Beena KumarExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and named in findings
Kiran JainLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 73 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 4, 2025

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to an allegation received on 11/20/2024 that facility neglect led to serious bodily injury.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that facility neglect led to serious bodily injury. The investigation determined the allegation was false, could not have happened, and/or was without a reasonable basis, thus it was unfounded.
Findings
The investigation found that the allegation was unfounded based on medical records, staff interviews, and the power of attorney's statements. No deficiencies were cited under the California Code of Regulations, Title 22.

Report Facts
Capacity: 103 Census: 73

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Beena KumarExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation and named in findings
Kiran JainLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
April CowanLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report as Licensing Program Manager

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 71 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 25, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced required 1-year annual inspection conducted by Licensing Program Analysts to evaluate the facility's compliance with regulations.

Findings
The facility was toured including assisted living and memory care units, with no deficiencies cited. Minor maintenance issues such as burnt-out light bulbs, a dusty bathroom fan, and low water pressure were identified and work orders were placed immediately. All resident and staff files reviewed were complete and compliant, and emergency and infection control plans were in place.

Report Facts
Resident files reviewed: 10 Resident medications reviewed: 5 Residents interviewed: 4 Staff files reviewed: 5 Staff training records reviewed: 5 Fire extinguisher last serviced: Oct 5, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Beena KumarExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analysts during inspection and involved in addressing maintenance issues.
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and signed the report.
Santino FortesLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection.
Sarah YipLicensing Program ManagerNamed in the report as Licensing Program Manager.

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 71 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 25, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced required 1-year annual inspection of the Sunrise of Sunnyvale assisted living facility.

Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, with all areas including fire safety, food storage, resident rooms, and documentation reviewed and found satisfactory. Advisory notes were provided for minor maintenance issues.

Report Facts
Resident files reviewed: 10 Resident files compliant: 10 Medication records reviewed: 5 Residents interviewed: 4 Staff files reviewed: 5 Staff training records reviewed: 5 Food supply duration: 2 Food supply duration: 7 Fire extinguisher last serviced: Oct 5, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Beena KumarExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analysts during inspection and involved in facility tour and findings
Christine DoloresLicensing EvaluatorConducted the inspection and signed the report
Santino FortesLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
Sarah YipSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the inspection

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 77 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 26, 2022

Visit Reason
An unannounced Required - 1 Year Annual Inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst Mandeep Kaur and Licensing Program Manager Sarah Yip.

Findings
The facility was observed to be clean and in good repair with adequate supplies of PPE, food, and sanitation materials. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.

Report Facts
Capacity: 103 Census: 77

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jairus CabuenaExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst and Manager during the inspection
Mandeep KaurLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
Sarah YipLicensing Program ManagerConducted the inspection

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 77 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 26, 2022

Visit Reason
An unannounced Required - 1 Year Annual Inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst Mandeep Kaur and Licensing Program Manager Sarah Yip, meeting with the Executive Director Jairus Cabuena.

Findings
The facility was observed to be clean and in good repair with adequate supplies of PPE, food, and hygiene products. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.

Report Facts
Capacity: 103 Census: 77

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jairus CabuenaExecutive DirectorMet with during the inspection
Mandeep KaurLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
Sarah YipLicensing Program ManagerConducted the inspection and supervisor

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 78 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 22, 2021

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to an allegation that staff have limited visitation by family members with the resident.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff limited visitation by family members with residents. The investigation included interviews with two staff members and review of court documents related to one resident with a court-ordered visitation limitation. The allegation was found unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found the allegation to be unsubstantiated after interviews with staff and review of court documents, which showed that visitation limitations were only in place due to a court order for one resident and that staff were following the court order.

Report Facts
Capacity: 103 Census: 78

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Yatfai Eric NgLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit and interviews
Tayebeh BagheriExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 78 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 22, 2021

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to an allegation that a resident sustained an injury while in care.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that a resident sustained an injury while in care. After interviews with 7 staff members, 4 residents, 1 family member, and 1 private companion, and review of police investigation, the allegation was found unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with staff, residents, family members, and review of police reports. No evidence of abuse was found, and the allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Staff interviewed: 7 Residents interviewed: 4 Family members interviewed: 1 Private companions interviewed: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Tayebeh BagheriExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation
Yatfai NgLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Sarah YipSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 78 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 22, 2021

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted following a complaint received on 07/01/2020 alleging that a resident sustained an injury while in care.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that a resident sustained an injury while in care. The investigation included interviews with 7 staff members, 4 residents, 1 family member, and 1 private companion. All denied abuse or witnessing abuse. Police investigation found no indication of staff abuse. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated.
Findings
After multiple interviews with staff, residents, family members, and review of police investigation records, the department determined the allegation was unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation occurred.

Report Facts
Staff interviewed: 7 Residents interviewed: 4 Family members interviewed: 1 Private companions interviewed: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Yatfai Eric NgLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit and interviews
Tayebeh BagheriExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
Sarah YipLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report as Licensing Program Manager

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 78 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 22, 2021

Visit Reason
An unannounced infection control site visit was conducted as a required 1-year inspection.

Findings
The facility was observed to be sanitary with adequate infection control measures including PPE supply, hand sanitizers, and social distancing. No deficiencies were cited, but an advisory note was issued.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Tayebeh BagheriExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the infection control site visit.
Yatfai Eric NgLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced infection control site visit.
Sarah YipLicensing Program ManagerNamed in the report as Licensing Program Manager.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 78 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 22, 2021

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted following a complaint received on 2020-11-03 regarding alleged limited visitation by family members with a resident.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff limited visitation by family members with a resident. The investigation found the allegation unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility does not limit any resident’s visitation unless there is a court order. One resident had a court order limiting visitation, which the facility was following. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

Report Facts
Complaint Control Number: 26-AS-20201103113407 Capacity: 103 Census: 78

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Yatfai Eric NgLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and interviews
Tayebeh BagheriExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
Sarah YipLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on report

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 78 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 22, 2021

Visit Reason
An unannounced infection control site visit was conducted as a required one-year inspection.

Findings
The facility was observed to be sanitary with adequate PPE supplies and infection control measures in place. No deficiencies were cited, but an advisory note was issued.

Report Facts
Capacity: 103 Census: 78

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Tayebeh BagheriExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Yatfai Eric NgLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced infection control site visit
Sarah YipSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the inspection

Inspection Report

Census: 79 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 10, 2021

Visit Reason
The visit was a Case Management - Other conducted via FaceTime to provide technical assistance to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 at the facility.

Findings
The virtual tour and observations confirmed infection control practices such as mask wearing, hand sanitizer availability, social distancing, and proper cleaning procedures. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Tayebeh BagheriExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst and Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse during the visit.
Yatfai Eric NgLicensing Program AnalystConducted the tele-Case Management visit.
Helen WidegrenHealth Facilities Evaluator NursePartnered in conducting the tele-Case Management visit.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 81 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jan 26, 2021

Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as a health and safety check in response to an unusual incident report regarding a resident who wandered off the facility unassisted and sustained injury.

Complaint Details
The visit was triggered by a complaint incident report (LIC 624) dated 12/29/2020 about a resident wandering off unassisted and sustaining injury. The resident's physician's report dated 6/30/2020 indicated the resident was unable to leave unassisted.
Findings
A deficiency was cited due to failure to provide ongoing assistance with activities of daily living, as evidenced by a resident found outside unassisted despite a physician's report indicating the resident was unable to leave the facility unassisted.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to provide ongoing assistance with activities of daily living, resulting in a resident leaving the facility unassisted and sustaining injury.
Report Facts
Deficiency count: 1 Capacity: 103 Census: 81

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Tayebeh Tina BagheriExecutive DirectorMet virtually during the tele-case management incident visit.
Yatfai Eric NgLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced tele-case management incident visit and authored the report.
Sarah YipLicensing Program ManagerSupervisor named in the report and responsible for licensing oversight.

Inspection Report

Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 21, 2020

Visit Reason
The visit was a Case Management tele-visit conducted to deliver an amended report to the facility and discuss the report with the Executive Director.

Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst delivered an amended report and provided a copy of the original and amended reports from a December 7, 2018 Case Management visit for review and signature.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Tina BagheriExecutive DirectorDiscussed the amended report during the Case Management tele-visit.
Gladys KuizonLicensing Program AnalystConducted the Case Management tele-visit and delivered the amended report.
Sarah YipLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report.

Inspection Report

Census: 91 Capacity: 103 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 7, 2018

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced Case Management visit to verify and confirm that the facility received the Immediate Exclusion Letter for employee S1 and that S1 is no longer present at the facility.

Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst verified that the individual employee S1 is not present, employed, or residing at the facility. The licensee was advised to disassociate the individual from their roster and submit an update LIC500. Verification of removal is complete.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Anna MoralesLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced Case Management visit and verified exclusion of employee S1.
Gayle KellyManager on DutyMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and participated in exit interview.

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