Sunshine Garden Care Home sits at 80 Manning Avenue in San Jose, California, and the place runs as a small group home care facility with only 15 assisted living units, so everyone gets to know each other and there's always a familiar face around, which helps folks feel at home. The care team assists residents day and night, and staff stay awake for those who may need help after dark, so there's always someone close if something happens or if residents just want some company. Assisted living here means help is always there for things like bathing, dressing, grooming, moving around, personal care, or medication support, along with tailored support for conditions such as diabetes or Parkinson's, and they also work with residents who need non-ambulatory care or help with transfers and mobility issues. Memory care is available for folks living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, and those programs have support and safety planned to prevent confusion or wandering. Sunshine Garden also provides hospice and respite care for temporary stays, short breaks for family caregivers, or end-of-life support if families need it.
Folks can choose between large studios or private bedrooms, and rooms come fully furnished with lots of closet space, cable TV, a telephone, and Wi-Fi, so residents stay connected as they like, and the emergency alert system in each room means help's just a button away if needed. The bathrooms follow ADA guidelines, making them safer and easier to use, and there's laundry service so no one has to worry about washing their own linens or clothes. Some rooms are shared, and there are larger community spaces too, so people can gather and socialize or do activities together. The home's maintenance team keeps everything working and tidy, handling unscheduled requests if something breaks or needs fixing right away.
Meals are home-cooked three times a day in the spacious dining hall, and staff cater to special diets, like those required for diabetes or high blood pressure, making sure food is both healthy and tasty. There's always coffee or tea nearby, and there's a café on site as well as a beauty and barber shop, and a mobile hairdresser visits to help residents feel fresh and look their best. Anyone who prefers, or needs it, can have meals modified, and staff can assist people who need help eating.
Sunshine Garden supports a maintenance-free lifestyle, so residents don't worry about chores or cleaning-housekeepers take care of that along with regular linen changes. The community keeps folks active and engaged with a daily schedule of activities, such as arts and crafts, music therapy, games, exercise classes, and movie nights, along with unique offerings like a theater room, a games room, book room, chapel, and regular concerts or group outings when possible. The pet-friendly rule means small pets are welcome, making the place feel warmer, and animal visits or therapy animals come in as well. Sunshine Garden has award recognition for dedication to senior care, with staff who are repeatedly described as helpful, joyful, and focused on kindness, so there's an easy, home-like feeling.
The outside areas are set up with gardens, walking and jogging paths, outdoor seating, and spots for relaxation, so even those who like some fresh air have a safe place to go. The wellness programs, fall prevention, fitness room, hot tub, and steam room give everyone choices for staying healthy, moving around, and socializing, making every day a bit different. The facility assists with transportation, meaning rides get arranged for medical appointments, errands, faith services, or outings.
There's an on-site registered nurse for health questions or support, and trained aides give daily care, including health monitoring and safe medication management. Staff can coordinate care with outside health providers, pharmacies, and families to make sure every medication or care need gets met. Security systems and regular wellness checks help everyone feel more secure.
With independent living and supportive care options, the home welcomes active, healthy residents who want retirement ease, as well as those who need more help day to day. Everything at Sunshine Garden Care Home is designed to support comfort, dignity, respect, and well-being in a medium-sized, home-like setting where people's needs come first and every resident is treated like family, even if the routines aren't fancy, and the focus stays on making life safe, social, and as easy as possible for seniors.
