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Situated at the quiet Prospect Road, San Jose, CA, Villa Fontana is an extraordinary senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and hospice care. The community provides private apartments with private baths, inclusive of thermostat controls and wall-to-wall carpeting. As a family-run senior living community, Villa Fontana strives to provide a warm and home-like environment for seniors, delivering 24-hour care and assistance from well-trained caregivers.
Villa Fontana forges meaningful connections among the community and its residents, conducting earning opportunities, group outings, and other activities, Moreover, the community promotes a healthy and vibrant environment for its residents, providing them with scheduled shopping and leisure rides. Moreover, the community serves nutritious and delicious meals to satisfy the seniors’ dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a cozy library, an ice cream parlor, a spacious lounge, a variety of hobby areas, and a peaceful courtyard for the seniors’ leisure and wellness.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Villa Fontana is legally operated by Prime Eldercare Solution Inc., and administrated by Ma. Felicitas V. Duewel.
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.
5 points above the California average for assisted living residences (76/100)
Inspection score: 81 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 5 points above 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.
| 5 | 10 | This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% 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.
| 0 | 3 | This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better |
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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.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2020.
| 0.8 | 1.7 | This facility has 53% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.8 vs. CA avg 1.7).↓ 53% 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.
| 19 | 16 | This facility has 19% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (19 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 19% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 9 | 13 | This facility has 31% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 31% better |
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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.
| 6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 14% 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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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 8 | 10 | This facility has 20% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 20% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Housing Options: Private Apartments
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
9.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Jose's city center to Villa Fontana's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.23 miles to nearest hospital (Kaiser Permanente)
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Villa Fontana 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.
| The Watermark at San Jose |
RH Retirement Home
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 (Willow Glen) | 205
Facility
205
CA AVG
103
Rank
#147 / 1658 | Yes |
72
Facility
72
CA AVG
57
Rank
#675 / 2093 | 1 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#654 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1388 / 1486 |
53.7%
Facility
53.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1101 / 1249 | Us Alliance Holden Of San Jose II Tenant;Watermark | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen |
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.
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 (Stokes) | 150
Facility
150
CA AVG
103
Rank
#344 / 1658 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
CA AVG
57
Rank
#643 / 2093 | 3 | 35
Facility
35
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1294 / 1397 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
3
Rank
#753 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1098 / 1486 |
62.7%
Facility
62.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#995 / 1249 | Mg At Willow Glen, LP ;Shi-IV Merrill Gp,LLC;Et Al | Private Apartments |
| Villa Fontana |
RH Retirement Home
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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) | 104
Facility
104
CA AVG
103
Rank
#685 / 1658 | No |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
57
Rank
#384 / 2093 | 4 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
13
Rank
#814 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 16
Facility
16
CA AVG
13
Rank
#475 / 1486 |
91.3%
Facility
91.3%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#241 / 1249 | Prime Eldercare Solution Inc. | Private Apartments |
| Atria Willow Glen |
RH Retirement Home
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 (Dry Creek) | 63
Facility
63
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1063 / 1658 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1664 / 2093 | 5 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
13
Rank
#814 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 27
Facility
27
CA AVG
13
Rank
#181 / 1486 |
69.8%
Facility
69.8%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#813 / 1249 | Wg Willow Glen Sh LP; Atria Management Co LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Westgate Villa Assisted Living |
RH Retirement Home
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. | San Jose (West Valley) | 60
Facility
60
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1071 / 1658 | No |
67
Facility
67
CA AVG
57
Rank
#831 / 2093 | 5 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#654 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#987 / 1486 |
96.7%
Facility
96.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#164 / 1249 | Half Moon Bay Holdings, LLC | Private Rooms / Semi - Private Rooms |
Villa Fontana is in the West Valley neighborhood of San Jose.
The legal owner and operator of Villa Fontana is Prime Eldercare Solution Inc..
Villa Fontana has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Villa Fontana's occupancy is 91%.
Ma. Felicitas V. Duewel is the administrator of Villa Fontana.
Villa Fontana has 104 beds.
Villa Fontana has had 5 recently reported deficiencies.
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