Westgate Villa Assisted Living

    5425 Mayme Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
    • Assisted Living

    Caring staff, clean welcoming community

    I feel lucky to have my mom here - the staff are warm, attentive and responsive and the administrator is wonderful. The community is clean, bright and welcoming with spacious rooms, inviting common areas and a lovely patio. There are lots of activities, outings and social dining (meals are tasty), so my mom is content, has made friends and is genuinely well cared for in a family-like, supportive atmosphere.

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    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    4.23·(35)

    Overall rating

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

      4.2
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      3.4
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
    • Warm, family-like staff–resident interactions
    • Accessible and helpful administration
    • Active, well-planned social programming
    • Engaging dining atmosphere
    • Dietary accommodations and meal substitutions
    • Clean, odor-free common areas
    • Spacious, hotel-style resident rooms
    • On-site safety features (call buttons, half baths)
    • Wheelchair accommodation and higher-care capability
    • Assistance with transitions, insurance, and move-in/out
    • Inviting common areas and outdoor patio
    • On-site amenities (library, aviary, streaming TV)
    • Prompt communication responsiveness
    • Community-oriented events and outings

    Cons

    • Pricing perceived as high for local market
    • Limited private-room availability
    • Centralized bathing arrangements reduce privacy
    • Inconsistent staff responsiveness to calls
    • Staffing levels causing care and meal-service delays
    • Activity accessibility limitations for wheelchair users
    • Limited visitor parking and no dedicated lot
    • Noise and traffic exposure from location
    • Small outdoor courtyard and limited outdoor access
    • Localized maintenance and bathroom fixture/storage issues
    • In-room entertainment/phone hookups inconsistent
    • Limited private/meeting spaces and follow-up on requests

    Summary of reviews

    Across the reviews, Westgate Villa Assisted Living is repeatedly described as a community with a strong, caring staff and a family-like atmosphere. Nursing and caregiving teams receive consistent praise for kindness, clinical attentiveness, and personalized interactions; several accounts emphasize administrators who are accessible and helpful. The community offers transition support (move-in assistance, insurance guidance) and communicates well with families in many instances, with some reviewers noting prompt replies to concerns.

    Dining and nutrition are generally viewed positively: meals are described as tasty by many, with a lively dining-room atmosphere and the ability to provide substitutions or special diets (including low-sodium options). A few reviewers characterize the food as bland, and there are isolated notes about slow meal service. Activity programming is a strength in terms of regular offerings—bingo, baking, music, games, parties, field trips and community outings are documented and often encouraged by staff—but there are recurring accessibility limitations for some residents, particularly those who use wheelchairs, and some families perceive the variety or scheduling of activities as insufficient.

    Facility amenities and cleanliness are frequently highlighted: the interiors are described as well maintained, clean, and odor-free, with hotel-style rooms, spacious layouts, patios, a small aviary and library, and in-room safety features such as call buttons and half baths. However, structural and operational limitations appear across reviews. Shared rooms are common and private-room availability is limited; bathing is often provided in centralized shower rooms rather than in-room, which reduces privacy for residents. Several reviews note small bathroom counters, limited storage, sticky cabinet or maintenance issues, and inconsistent in-room entertainment/phone hookups. The property’s location near a busy street contributes to noise and traffic exposure, and the outdoor courtyard and parking provisions are limited, with no dedicated visitor lot.

    Operational patterns suggest variability in staff responsiveness and resourcing. While many families applaud individual caregivers and leadership, others describe slower-than-expected attention to calls, delays in bathing schedules, and intermittent staffing shortfalls that can affect meal service and timely assistance. Management responsiveness is generally described as helpful, especially during transitions, but some reviewers experienced slow follow-up on maintenance or individualized requests. Pricing perceptions are mixed: some reviewers find the cost reasonable given the level of care and amenities, while others perceive the pricing as high relative to local alternatives.

    In summary, Westgate Villa demonstrates clear strengths in compassionate caregiving, a welcoming communal culture, engaging programming, and solid core amenities. Prospective residents and families should weigh those strengths against operational trade-offs: shared-room models, centralized bathing that limits privacy, occasional staffing-related delays, limited parking and outdoor space, and some maintenance inconsistencies. These patterns suggest good clinical and social supports but some limitations in privacy, accessibility for certain mobility needs, and facility logistics that are important to evaluate in person based on individual care and lifestyle needs.

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    Location

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    Westgate Villa Assisted Living is located at 5425 Mayme Ave, San Jose, CA, 95129.

    About Westgate Villa Assisted Living

    Westgate Villa Assisted Living, located in San Jose near Silicon Valley with views of Mount Hamilton, has been caring for seniors for over 50 years and offers a calm, friendly community where residents can feel at home as soon as they walk through the door. The place has both private and semi-private rooms, outdoor patios, beautiful walking paths, and lush gardens for relaxing or socializing, and since the campus is kept clean and well-maintained, folks have plenty of space to spend time with friends or enjoy quiet moments by themselves. The staff provides compassionate, consistent care with licensed nurses, personal care assistants, and trained caregivers on duty 24 hours a day-all of whom help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, medication management, and even insulin injection for diabetic residents or Hoyer Lift transfers for people with limited mobility. Residents get three nutritious restaurant-style meals every day in a large dining room, but if someone isn't feeling well, the staff brings food right to the room, and weekly housekeeping, laundry, and cleaning services make daily life easier, so there's hardly much to worry about except enjoying life.

    Westgate Villa has a licensed capacity of 60 residents and offers many care levels, including assisted living, memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, non-ambulatory care, independent living, and even continuing care so nobody needs to move out if their needs change as they get older. They connect directly to Westwood Post Acute Rehabilitation and have outpatient therapy, wellness programs, a beauty shop for grooming, and a monthly podiatrist, which is helpful for seniors who need special foot care. Safety is always a big focus with fire sprinklers, exterior door alarms, handicap features, wheelchair and walking assistance, and an administration team that's quick to update families about any changes or concerns. Amenities are practical-there's guest parking, high-speed wifi, in-room cable, central heating and air, library, game and activities rooms, fitness center, and salon. Memory care areas are designed with safety measures to reduce confusion and keep residents who wander from getting lost, while individualized care plans meet the specific needs of each person.

    The calendar has daily activities, like movie nights, music programs, social events, arts and crafts, as well as education and wellness programs, so residents usually have a reason to look forward to something every day. Staff members help residents stay involved and make new friends, which keeps the place lively and welcoming rather than lonely or dull, and the professional team accommodates requests and supports families during transitions. Transportation is available for appointments or outings, so nobody's left stranded, and the entry fee is $3,500. People who live there can expect solid support with medication, nutrition, outpatient therapy, and lots of chances for social engagement. For those who need short stays, respite care is also available. With its long history and steady focus on safety and personal care, Westgate Villa Assisted Living gives seniors a safe, steady place to call home, surrounded by caring staff and a warm, relaxed environment.

    People often ask...

    Westgate Villa Assisted Living offers assisted living.

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    The full address for this community is 5425 Mayme Ave, San Jose, CA 95129.

    No, Westgate Villa Assisted Living 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 number435202759
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity60 residents
    LicenseeHALF MOON BAY HOLDINGS, LLC
    EffectiveJune 16th, 2020
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    Inspection Reports

    22

    Reports

    2

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    6

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    16 Jun 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    19 Nov 2025Complaint
    Found the allegations unfounded after investigation into care practices, personal belongings, hygiene, dressing for bed, reporting concerns, and hydration.
    24 Jul 2025Inspection
    Investigated concerns about a resident's funds and unpaid rent since May 2025. The administrator said a family member planned to cover the rent through refinancing or selling a house by August 1, 2025.
    25 Jun 2025Inspection
    Found compliance with licensing standards; no deficiencies cited.
    17 Sept 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging housekeeping and basic care issues, dietary concerns, and mixing sick residents with others; findings concluded the allegations were unfounded or unsubstantiated.
    08 Aug 2024Inspection
    Observed that a resident received 1:1 nighttime supervision for three days while staff gathered necessary documents; no deficiencies were cited.
    26 Jun 2024Inspection
    Observed basic compliance with health and safety requirements, including functioning fire alarm and detectors, locked storage, proper temperatures, and adequate food supplies.
    12 Feb 2024Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that residents did not receive an adequate amount of showers and were left soiled for a long period.
    30 Jun 2023Inspection
    Observed adequate food supplies, functioning fire safety equipment, and normal room and hot water temperatures. Exterior walkways remained unobstructed.
    29 Jun 2022Inspection
    Observed infection control measures, including entry screening, body temperature checks, PPE availability, and hand hygiene reminders; most residents were vaccinated and living spaces were arranged with beds spaced apart.
    30 Mar 2022Inspection
    Identified an exception request for the resident's prohibited health condition requiring continuous oxygen and extensive daily assistance, including transfers, dressing, toileting, and feeding, during a case management visit.
    01 Feb 2022Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that a staff member hit a resident; interviews and records reviewed found no evidence to support the claim.
    17 Sept 2021Complaint
    Investigated a complaint that staff physically abused a resident and found no evidence to support abuse.
    22 Jun 2021Inspection
    Identified a deficiency because staff entering for surveillance testing did not wash their hands, raising infection-control concerns.
    • Type A87468.1(a)(2)
    23 Nov 2020Inspection
    Found that a tele-visit was conducted with a virtual tour showing COVID-19 posters, PPE use, staggered meals and staff breaks, six-foot spacing in shared rooms, and residents removing PPE before returning from clinics; seven nurse recommendations were issued and no deficiencies were cited.
    27 May 2020Inspection
    Confirmed that the facility met safety and operational standards during virtual and physical inspections, including fire clearance, alarm testing, hot water temperature, and medication safety, pending final approval after application review.
    15 May 2020Inspection
    Found the facility well-maintained, complying with health and safety requirements, and prepared to be licensed following a virtual inspection.
    14 May 2020Inspection
    Reviewed an incident involving a staff member suspected of attempting to chock a resident, with no injuries observed and no wrongdoing found after interviews; staff were reassigned, and further training planned.
    01 May 2020Inspection
    Reviewed documentation indicating that staff failed to record insulin injections given to residents, leading to a double dose that required medical intervention and notification of families and physicians.
    • Type A87465
    06 Mar 2020Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that residents were mistreated; findings indicated no evidence of neglect or abuse, and the complaint was dismissed as unfounded.
    30 Dec 2019Inspection
    Confirmed that the change of ownership was properly communicated, staffing remained consistent, and supplies, along with staff coordination, met regulatory standards during an unannounced visit.
    04 Oct 2019Inspection
    Reviewed an incident involving resident R1 from August 2019, including interviews, assessments, and documentation; found no injuries or violations.

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