Sonnet Hill has 23 state citations (11 serious, 12 minor) and 11 verified complaints since 2021 across 38 inspections. A 2025 inspection found inaccuracies in all 4 residents' centrally stored medication logs reviewed, including missing start dates and medications that had not been recorded. In December 2024, a memory care resident was left outside in the sun for approximately 45 minutes to over an hour, exceeding the resident's care plan limit of 8 to 20 minutes. That same month, state investigators examined allegations that a staff member pulled a resident from a wheelchair and forced the resident to eat. In November 2025, 2 residents in the same unit were diagnosed with scabies following a skin condition first identified in May 2025; both residents were quarantined and treated after the August 2025 diagnosis. The most recent investigation, from March 2026, involved alleged pests in resident rooms; an exterminator report confirmed no active infestation at the time of inspection.
Sonnet Hill is an 80-bed assisted living community in San Jose offering both assisted living and memory care in a boutique setting. Located near Highway 280 and minutes from Santana Row and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, the community emphasizes what it calls the "Poetry of Aging" — a philosophy centered on purposeful daily living.
The campus features custom-designed interiors with an emphasis on natural light and thoughtful architecture.
Boutique community size
With 80 beds, Sonnet Hill offers a more intimate setting than larger communities — residents are less likely to get lost in long corridors or face tiresome distances to common areas.
No care-level pricing changes for memory care
Basic personal care is included in memory care rental rates with no additional charges as care needs increase — only incontinence management carries an add-on fee.
Multiple floor plan options
Assisted living offers neighbor suites, private studios, and one-bedrooms. Memory care offers both private and shared suites.
24-hour care with licensed nursing
Trained care staff available around the clock with full-time licensed nurse oversight for both assisted living and memory care.
Below-average safety record
Holds a 1.6 FYI Safety Score. Has received 11 Type A citations and 11 of 54 complaint allegations have been substantiated. Ask the community directly about what corrective actions have been taken.
Private pay only
Does not accept Medicaid, Medi-Cal, or Section 8. The community can connect families with information on VA benefits and long-term care insurance.
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429 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
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$3,475/mo
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