Caring Hearts Senior Care Home, Inc

    3065 Van Sansul Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
    • Assisted Living

    Compassionate hands on dementia care

    I moved my dad here and saw a life-changing improvement - compassionate, hands-on caregivers and an administrator who truly advocates for residents. Staff are long-tenured, professional and friendly; the small, clean, homey facility has private, comfortable rooms, good meals, and engaging music and art activities. Dementia care is thoughtful and proactive, and my dad has made friends and is clearly more comfortable. I confidently recommend this place for trusted, attentive care.

    Loved one of 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

    4.90·(10)

    Overall rating

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

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      4.9

    Pros

    • Patient, helpful, and friendly staff
    • Accommodating and professional care
    • Long-tenured staff with low turnover
    • Homey, cozy, and clean environment
    • Private, comfortable rooms
    • Small facility fostering personalized attention
    • Residents make friends and feel engaged
    • Some residents enjoy the meals

    Cons

    • Meals lacking traditional Chinese dishes
    • General food complaints / inconsistent dining satisfaction
    • Language barriers among residents
    • Not fancy (basic/upscale amenities limited)

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment from these reviews is positive, with the strongest and most consistent praise directed at the staff and the small, home-like nature of the facility. Multiple reviewers described staff as patient, helpful, friendly, accommodating, professional, and caring. The presence of long-tenured staff and low turnover was specifically noted, which reviewers linked to consistent, reliable care. That steady staffing pattern suggests residents and families experience continuity in caregiving and stronger relationships with caregivers.

    Care quality and staff interactions emerge as a primary strength. Reviewers repeatedly used words such as "patient," "helpful," "wonderful," and "professional" when referring to the team. Several summaries emphasized that family members — including mothers and grandmothers — adjusted well after moving in, that they were not bored, and that they made friends. Those notes indicate both effective hands-on care and a social environment where new residents can settle in and find companionship.

    Facility-related comments emphasize a small, tidy, and homey atmosphere rather than a high-end or institutional setting. Descriptions like "homely cozy décor," "not fancy but clean and homey," and "small facility" were common. Private rooms were specifically mentioned as comfortable. The overall physical impression is of a comfortable residential setting that prioritizes warmth and cleanliness over luxury finishes or upscale amenities.

    Dining feedback is mixed and represents the clearest area of concern. While at least one reviewer stated their family member "likes the food," several others raised complaints about meals. A specific recurring issue is the lack of traditional Chinese dishes, which indicates the menu does not meet the cultural or culinary expectations of some residents and families. Other reviewers simply noted "food complaints" or inconsistent satisfaction. This pattern suggests that while meals may be acceptable to some residents, the facility should consider menu diversification or culturally tailored options to better serve guests with specific dietary or cultural preferences.

    Socialization and activities appear adequate for many residents: comments that a grandmother "adjusted, not bored, made friends" imply opportunities for interaction and engagement appropriate to the facility’s size and style. However, one explicit concern was language barriers among residents, which can impede communication, integration, and the ability of some residents to fully participate in group activities or form friendships. Language differences may therefore limit the social benefits that a small, communal setting otherwise provides.

    Management and operational impressions are generally favorable and tied to staffing stability. The repeated mention of accommodating staff and long-tenured caregivers points to effective management practices around hiring and retention. The trade-off is that the facility is "not fancy," which some reviewers accept, but others may view as a limitation. In summary, the reviews portray Caring Hearts Senior Care Home, Inc. as a small, clean, and comfortable place with highly praised, stable, and compassionate staff; strengths are in personalized care and a home-like environment. The most notable areas for improvement are menu variety—especially the inclusion of traditional Chinese dishes for those who want them—and addressing language barriers to ensure all residents can socialize and participate fully.

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    Location

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    Caring Hearts Senior Care Home, Inc is located at 3065 Van Sansul Ave, San Jose, CA, 95128.

    About Caring Hearts Senior Care Home, Inc

    Caring Hearts Senior Care Home, Inc. sits in a quiet part of San Jose, California, at 3065 Van Sansul Ave, close to freeways, hospitals, shops, and recreation spots, and has served elders since 2004 as a licensed, small Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). This home helps up to twelve residents at a time, offers a staff-to-resident ratio of 1:3, and has awake staff on hand at all hours, so someone's always watching out for safety and wellness, and there's a feeling of a close, family-like place where relationships are strong. People find different room choices here like studios, single rooms, and two-bedroom apartments, with everything from furnished rooms to kitchens or kitchenettes, washers and dryers, and Wi-Fi, plus safety measures like handicap-accessible features, an emergency alert system, sprinkler system, and privacy steps.

    Caring Hearts gives several types of care, including assisted living, independent living, board and care home services, and specialized memory care for dementia, Alzheimer's, Lewy Body Dementia, and Parkinson's. Residents can get help with bathing, dressing, medication, getting up and about, and other daily needs. Memory care includes unique, individualized plans and activities, backed by experienced staff who know how to care for people with memory loss. The facility works with other health professionals-home health nurses, therapists, labs, podiatrists, pharmacy and supply delivery, and hospice-so it feels like medical needs are kept up with, and family is kept in the loop through regular updates.

    Amenities make daily life easier and more pleasant, from housekeeping and maintenance to dining rooms serving prepared meals-including those for special diets or diabetes-and services like laundry, dry cleaning, and scheduled transportation to appointments or outings. Residents can use the salon/barbershop, cable TV, fitness center, game and activities room, and join arts and crafts, social events, movie nights, walking paths, and gardening. The building has wheelchair-access and guest parking. There's always opportunities for neighbors to connect, from daily activities to community events and holiday gatherings.

    Caring Hearts builds care plans that are personal, involving each resident, their loved ones, and sometimes third-party providers too. Services are tailored, including non-medical personalized care assistance for anyone aged 65 or older, and the staff aims to offer gentle, day-to-day support in a warm environment. The home has earned A+ accreditation from the Better Business Bureau since 2010 and keeps up its licenses and requirements as a Corporation under the California Department of Social Services (License #435294272).

    Monthly rates vary by room type and care, from $2,500 to $9,000, depending on needs, and memory care starts around $5,000 per month. Caring Hearts, led by CEO Jennifer Henghold, who also serves as Regional President, continues to look after Santa Clara County seniors, providing comfort, security, and as much independence as possible in a medium-sized, safe, and nurturing setting, with strong routines and a heart for long-term, thoughtful support.

    People often ask...

    Caring Hearts Senior Care Home, Inc offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,500 per month.

    Caring Hearts Senior Care Home, Inc offers assisted living and board and care.

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    The full address for this community is 3065 Van Sansul Ave, San Jose, CA 95128.

    No, Caring Hearts Senior Care Home, Inc 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 number435294272
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity12 residents
    LicenseeCARING HEARTS SENIOR CARE HOME, INC
    EffectiveMarch 28th, 2008
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    Inspection Reports

    4

    Reports

    1

    Type A Citations

    2

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    4

    Years

    30 Mar 2026Inspection
    Observed an unannounced annual visit with overall compliance and no deficiencies cited.
    26 Mar 2025Inspection
    Identified safety and recordkeeping issues during a routine licensing inspection. Locking was missing for a medication cabinet and a sharp-objects drawer, and two residents did not have up-to-date needs and services plans.
    • Type A87309(a)
    • Type B87463(a)
    23 Mar 2024Inspection
    Identified toxic materials (antifreeze, paint, and a gasoline container) stored where residents could access them.
    • Type B87309(a)
    09 Mar 2022Inspection
    Found no deficiencies during the unannounced annual review and noted safety measures, PPE availability, and cleaning protocols.

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