1025 Carson Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
84 beds • Est. 1989 (37 years) • Get directions
3 serious state citations and 3 verified complaints since 2022 across 9 inspections. The most significant citation, issued in December 2024, involved medication administration procedures: staff training protocols for insulin pen assistance and blood glucose checks required residents to self-administer while staff observed, and inspectors found discrepancies between the written procedures submitted to the state and actual staff competency verification practices. A second December 2024 complaint investigated pest control concerns but was found unsubstantiated after a review of Ecolab reports dating to 2022 showed no pest activity. A 2023 complaint alleged resident falls due to neglect; staff and other residents reported that caregivers assisted when asked, and the facility documented communication with the affected resident's family regarding recommended fall-prevention equipment. Annual inspections in 2024, 2025, and 2026 found resident rooms clean and well-equipped, medication storage secure, exit alarms functional, and staff actively engaging residents.
Sunnyside Gardens is a 84-bed family-owned boutique assisted living and memory care community in the heart of downtown Sunnyvale. Founded in 1988 by owner Jason Chartier after his own experience navigating senior care for his parents, the community has maintained an intimate, resident-first philosophy for over 38 years.
With a classically trained chef preparing scratch-cooked meals from locally sourced ingredients, daily exercise classes for all ability levels, and a location steps from the Sunnyvale Farmers' Market and public transit, Sunnyside Gardens offers a genuinely personal alternative to larger corporate communities.
Family-owned for 38 years
Founded in 1988 and still owner-operated, with long-tenured staff who know residents by name. The community averages about 50 residents, keeping the environment personal and attentive.
Walkable downtown Sunnyvale location
Steps from the weekly Farmers' Market, Senior Center, Target, specialty shops, restaurants, and public transit. Close to El Camino Hospital and Kaiser Santa Clara.
Chef-driven dining program
A classically trained chef prepares scratch-cooked, nutritionally balanced meals daily using locally sourced ingredients. Menus are customized to individual resident preferences and dietary needs.
Dedicated memory care program
Evidence-based memory care with staff specially trained in dementia therapies and strategies. Companion suites available in the memory care wing.
Limited floor plan options
As a boutique community, room choices are more limited than larger facilities. Memory care offers companion suites only, so private rooms may not be available.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
1025 Carson Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
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