Bonhomie Assisted Care

    2795 Lena Dr, San Jose, CA 95124
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Kind staff, clean, excellent meals

    I'm very pleased with this community - the staff are kind, experienced caregivers who provide excellent, organized care. My room and the facility are clean and well-kept, the grounds, yard and large TV room are lovely, meals have great variety, and activities are very good; I'd recommend it.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.00·(6)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      3.8
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Clean facility and rooms
    • Welcoming atmosphere
    • Strong, outstanding caregiving staff
    • Long-tenure caregivers
    • Excellent care and happy residents
    • Updated kitchen and dining areas
    • Pleasant dining area
    • Wonderful meals with good variety
    • Well-kept grounds and nice yard
    • Great activities and organized operations
    • Big rooms and large TV room
    • Facility rated nicer than others
    • Many lift chairs available
    • Multiple homes / potential nearby openings

    Cons

    • Some rooms outdated
    • Dated bathrooms
    • Small closets / limited storage
    • Small kitchen and dining in some areas
    • Perceived value for money not fully satisfying

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment in these reviews is predominantly positive, with repeated praise for staff quality, cleanliness, dining, and activities. Reviewers consistently describe the facility as clean and welcoming, and multiple comments single out caregivers as strong, outstanding, and long-serving. That longevity appears to contribute to resident satisfaction and a sense of continuity in care. Several reviews explicitly state that residents are happy and that care is excellent, and at least one reviewer highly recommends the facility.

    Care quality and staff: Staff and caregiving stand out as the strongest theme. Words such as "strong caregivers," "outstanding staff," "long-tenure caregivers," and "staff is very nice" appear across reviews, indicating both clinical competence and positive interpersonal interactions. The tone suggests staff are attentive and that the facility benefits from experienced employees, which residents and families perceive as contributing to good care outcomes and resident contentment.

    Facilities and rooms: The physical environment receives mixed but mostly favorable remarks. Positive notes include big rooms, a large TV room, an attractive yard, and generally well-kept grounds. The facility is described by some as "nicer than others." However, several reviews also flag specific facility shortcomings: some resident rooms are described as outdated, bathrooms are dated, and closets or storage space are small. There is a contrast between recently updated communal areas — notably an updated kitchen and updated/pleasant dining area — and some private spaces that still need renovation. This pattern suggests facility upgrades may be phased or focused on common areas first.

    Dining and activities: Dining is frequently praised: meals are described as wonderful with good variety, and the dining area has been updated and is pleasant. Organized operations around dining and other routines are noted positively. Activities are mentioned as "great," contributing to resident engagement and quality of life. The combination of good meals and active programming appears to be a clear contributor to overall satisfaction.

    Operations, value, and patterns of concern: Reviews note organized operations, which aligns with the positive impressions of dining and activities. Still, a recurring concern is perceived value for money; at least one review says the facility provides value for money only partially, indicating that some residents or families feel the cost does not fully match the level of amenities or room conditions. The most salient pattern is that common areas and services (staff, dining, activities, grounds) are generally strong, while certain private spaces (some rooms, bathrooms, closets) lag behind in updates. Another minor theme is the existence of multiple homes and hope for new openings near some reviewers' residences, suggesting demand and potential expansion.

    Conclusion and implications: In summary, BONHOMIE ASSISTED CARE is viewed favorably for its caregiving staff, cleanliness, dining experience, activities, and outdoor spaces. The primary areas for improvement are updating some private rooms and bathrooms and addressing limited closet/storage and small in-unit kitchen/dining configurations in certain parts of the facility. Management may improve perceived value by accelerating renovations of private spaces or communicating planned upgrades and cost justification more clearly. Overall, prospective residents and families can expect strong care and well-organized programming, with the caveat that some room-level updates may still be needed depending on the unit.

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    Location

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    Bonhomie Assisted Care is located at 2795 Lena Dr, San Jose, CA, 95124.

    About Bonhomie Assisted Care

    Bonhomie Assisted Care provides a small, homelike setting for seniors with a licensed capacity for up to six residents in each house, and there are eight residential care homes in San Jose and Saratoga. Bonhomie operates with a social model of care, helping seniors keep their independence while staff provides daily support with things like bathing, dressing, transfers, eating, hygiene, and medication management, and there's always a caregiver around, with a 1:3 ratio when every bed is filled. The homes offer private and semi-private rooms, most furnished, and all residents have easy access to cozy common areas, gardens, and walking paths, with wheelchair ramps and safety features in place for those who need them. Staff helps with laundry, housekeeping, and linen changes to keep things clean, and there's always someone available for 24-hour supervision, so families can rest easier.

    Residents at Bonhomie enjoy a structured daily routine with planned activities, almost like a big family, and these include exercise classes, arts and crafts, sing-a-longs, animal therapy, music therapy, tabletop games, movie nights, and outings in the local community-sometimes just for leisure but also for faith-based events or shopping. There are special amenities like on-site salons, book rooms, a health area with spa or steam room, barber or parlor, and well-kept gardens, as well as easy access to recreation rooms and community-sponsored festivities in the evenings. Meals are nutritious, cooked with quality ingredients, and tailored for people with needs like diabetes or high blood pressure, and snacks and drinks are provided throughout the day.

    Bonhomie Assisted Care offers memory care services for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia, using therapies to prevent wandering and reduce confusion, and there's help for people with non-ambulatory or high-acuity care needs, including incontinence care and skilled nursing oversight. Residents get assistance with doctor visits and errands, as transportation can be arranged for medical appointments, shopping, or community outings, though some services may cost extra. The homes have Wi-Fi, cable TV, room telephones, thermostat-controlled heating, emergency alert systems, and there's always an eye on making the place safe and comfortable for everyone.

    The staff at Bonhomie focuses on kindness, loving care, and professionalism, working with each resident's individual needs, and coordination with doctors or health providers is routine. Seniors can stay for long-term living, short-term respite, or even hospice if needed. The goal here is to give each person a calm, steady environment where they feel safe and respected, keep their dignity, and have regular chances to take part in life, rest, and socialize, all while receiving the right level of care without any fuss or pressure. Bonhomie carries a state license in California (license number 430708594), shows a Seniorly community score of 5.5, and is known for keeping things simple, supportive, and down-to-earth for every resident.

    People often ask...

    Bonhomie Assisted Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,200 per month.

    Bonhomie Assisted Care offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

    There are 6 photos of Bonhomie Assisted Care on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 2795 Lena Dr, San Jose, CA 95124.

    No, Bonhomie Assisted Care does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number430708594
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeROMULDEZ, JONA & BELTRAN, SERAPIA
    EffectiveAugust 28th, 1989
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    Inspection Reports

    8

    Reports

    1

    Type A Citations

    2

    Type B Citations

    3

    Complaints

    5

    Years

    11 Feb 2026Complaint
    Identified the allegation that resident information was not kept confidential; hospice names and numbers were posted in residents' bedrooms.
    • Type A87468.2(a)(2)
    08 Aug 2025Inspection
    Observed general compliance with safety and care standards during an unannounced 1-year visit, including functioning detectors, adequate food and supplies, complete first aid kit and records, and clear outdoor exits.
    23 Aug 2024Inspection
    Identified a broken restroom window posing a safety risk and a staff member associated with another site; two deficiencies were cited.
    • Type B87303(a)
    • Type B87355(e)(3)
    20 Feb 2024Complaint
    Investigated allegations that a resident eloped, there was no awake night staff for hospice residents, meals were reduced in quantity and quality, residents were losing weight, those needing feeding waited for attention, and supervision was lacking; found no evidence supporting these concerns.
    22 Sept 2023Complaint
    Determined that the claim about a missing pureed-diet order was not supported by records. Found that the claim of staff neglect leading to death had no evidence to prove it.
    19 Aug 2022Inspection
    Observed six residents and two staff; no deficiencies or citations were noted.
    27 Aug 2021Inspection
    Observed COVID-19 infection mitigation measures in place with several positive cases among staff and residents. Recommendations were provided to strengthen screening, signage, PPE use, isolation areas, and cleaning.
    09 Aug 2021Inspection
    Observed that all residents and staff were fully vaccinated and no citations were issued.

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