Cambrian Center

    2360 Samaritan Pl, San Jose, CA 95124
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

    Modern renovated community; utilities included

    I'm overall satisfied living here. Renovations made the community beautiful, modern, and very clean; the staff are great and utilities (AC/heating, water, garbage) are included. There's a long waiting list, but it's worth 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

    3.83·(6)

    Overall rating

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

      3.8
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      3.8
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Renovated modern interiors
    • Well-maintained, clean environment
    • Attentive and friendly staff (historically)
    • Utilities included: air conditioning, heating, water, garbage
    • Strong demand / long waiting list indicating popularity
    • Overall resident satisfaction (4/5 rating)

    Cons

    • Long wait list limiting immediate availability
    • Variable staff helpfulness following ownership transition

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews portray Cambrian Center as a recently renovated, modern facility with broadly positive impressions of the physical plant and overall resident satisfaction. Commenters emphasize updated interiors and a generally clean, well-kept environment; included utilities such as air conditioning, heating, water, and garbage service are highlighted as a convenience. The facility’s apparent popularity is reflected in a long waiting list and an overall average rating of about 4 out of 5.

    Care and staff: Reviewers describe the staff as attentive and friendly in general, and there is an overall sense of resident satisfaction with day-to-day care. However, several reviewers observed a change in staff demeanor and helpfulness following Eden Housing’s acquisition; this suggests potential variability in staff responsiveness tied to the management transition. Prospective residents should ask about current staffing levels, turnover, and the facility’s process for ensuring continuity of care during ownership changes.

    Dining and activities: The supplied summaries do not include detailed, consistent feedback about dining quality or activity programming. Because those areas are important to daily life, prospective residents and families should request sample menus, recent activity calendars, and information on how programming is staffed and adapted to resident needs.

    Facilities and services: The center’s recent renovations and modern appearance are clear strengths. Included utilities are a practical advantage that simplifies budgeting. The long waiting list signals steady demand, but it also means immediate move-in options may be limited and waiting-list policies should be clarified before making decisions.

    Management and notable patterns: The principal operational pattern in these reviews is a perceived shift in staff helpfulness after a change in ownership. That pattern points to management-transition effects on service consistency rather than an isolated incident; it would be prudent to confirm current management practices, staff training, and communication procedures. Overall, the balance of comments is positive about the environment and general satisfaction, with a single notable caveat around service consistency following the ownership change.

    Recommendations: Visitors should tour the property to verify the condition of renovated areas, confirm which utilities are included in fees, and speak directly with current staff and residents about day-to-day care. Ask management about wait-list timelines, staffing ratios, staff turnover, and examples of how the facility has maintained service levels through recent administrative changes.

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    Location

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    Cambrian Center is located at 2360 Samaritan Pl, San Jose, CA, 95124.

    About Cambrian Center

    Cambrian Center is an affordable senior high-rise community that sits in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood with sidewalks where stores, restaurants, schools, and shops are nearby, and you've got easy access to public transit and medical offices which makes errands and getting around simpler, and families like the friendly feel of the area. Built in 1981, Cambrian Center has 153 units, with apartments for seniors 62 and older, and adults with disabilities who are 18 and up, and the units range in size from 300 to 511 square feet, all of them have a bath, stove, refrigerator, window coverings, and air conditioning, plus most have carpet, some offer decks, balconies, patios, garbage disposals, high-speed internet, and the rent includes water, garbage, heat, and electric, while residents pay for their own cable and internet. You'll find features like a community room for gatherings, a library, a game room for recreation, on-site laundry, elevators, assigned off-road parking, and new landscaping with gardens, so there's a few places for activities or just relaxing, and they've also added a new metal canopy between buildings to help with shade and weather, and made visual and structural upgrades to make things easier for those using wheelchairs or with other needs. Cambrian Center keeps up with green efforts like solar thermal hot water, improved gardens, and seismic upgrades for safety, and allows small pets under 25 pounds with a deposit, which makes it more comfortable for people who like animals around, but co-signers aren't accepted, and the wait list is currently closed, and there's a maximum income limit for those who want to live here, but there's no minimum income required. The place is managed by Eden Housing Management, Inc., and the community doesn't charge a credit check fee, but asks for a deposit equal to one month's rent, and in total, this is a straightforward, easy-living choice, mainly for seniors or disabled adults, where the goal is safe, accessible, and affordable living without a lot of fuss, and you'll find what you need for daily life and some extras to help people stay involved and comfortable.

    People often ask...

    Cambrian Center offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,500 per month.

    Cambrian Center offers independent living, assisted living, and board and care.

    There are 1 photos of Cambrian Center on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 2360 Samaritan Pl, San Jose, CA 95124.

    No, Cambrian Center 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 number435202854
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeSILVER GENERATIONS LLC
    EffectiveJanuary 11th, 2022
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    Inspection Reports

    9

    Reports

    0

    Type A Citations

    4

    Type B Citations

    3

    Complaints

    5

    Years

    02 Jan 2026Inspection
    Observed functioning life-safety devices, properly stored supplies, and overall well-kept living areas; no deficiencies were cited.
    23 Jan 2025Inspection
    Identified a discrepancy between centrally stored medication forms and medication counts for two residents.
    • Type B87465(h)(1)
    10 May 2024Complaint
    Found no evidence that staff failed to seek medical attention for a resident with lice.
    10 May 2024Complaint
    Investigated two allegations about insects and food sanitation; found no evidence supporting the concerns.
    24 Jan 2024Inspection
    Identified deficiencies included a damaged bedroom window screen, missing night lights in the hallway, and incomplete resident records.
    • Type BCCR87303(c)
    • Type BCCR87307(d)(5)
    • Type BCCR87506(b)
    26 Jan 2023Inspection
    Observed staff and residents; no citations issued; safety and infection control measures were in place.
    12 Dec 2022Complaint
    Investigated a resident safety concern and refund handling. Findings indicated the allegations were not supported by evidence.
    04 Jan 2022Inspection
    Observed entry screening with temperature checks, masks, and hand sanitizer; detectors and alarms were functioning and no deficiencies were noted.
    29 Nov 2021Inspection
    Confirmed the applicant/administrator completed COMP II, identity verified, and understanding of Title 22 regulations, with LIC 809 and photo ID obtained.

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