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Cambrian Center

3520 May Lane

3.8(6 ratings)· San Jose average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Total units
6
Licensed capacity
6 residents

California CDSS

Licensed operator
Silver Generations LLC
Nearby medical access
Located near Good Samaritan Hospital and medical offices
Utilities included
Heating, AC, water, and garbage included in cost
Building connection design
Covered canopy links seven-story and one-story buildings
Ownership change noted
Recently acquired by Eden Housing, a nonprofit operator

What Families Think

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Cambrian Center is a renovated assisted living building in San Jose's Cambrian Park neighborhood, valued by residents for its updated, clean space and included utilities. Reviews are largely positive, though one longtime resident noted a decline in friendliness and helpfulness after a change in ownership.

What reviewers praise

  • Recently renovated, modern and clean building
  • Heating, air conditioning, water, and garbage included
  • Game room, library, and community room on-site
  • Community gardens and new landscaping
  • Close to parks, transit, stores, and restaurants

What reviewers flag

  • One report that management became less friendly after Eden Housing took over
  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Cambrian Center is a senior living community in San Jose, California offering Assisted Living. Amenities include Outdoor Patio, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

About Cambrian Center

Cambrian Center is an assisted living facility in San Jose, California, serving seniors and adults with disabilities. The community is situated in the family-friendly Cambrian Park neighborhood, conveniently located near Good Samaritan Hospital and surrounding medical offices, with proximity to three parks within four miles.

The facility was upgraded from an existing assisted living structure with both accessibility and design in mind. Retrofits include ADA accommodations throughout the campus and new fashionable balcony railings. A metal canopy system connects the seven-story and one-story buildings, creating a shaded and weather-protected pathway between structures.

Cambrian Center offers residents amenities including off-road parking, elevators, laundry facilities, a game room, a library, and a community room. The community features solar thermal hot water systems, seismic upgrades, new landscaping, and community gardens.

The neighborhood provides walkability with sidewalks and trees, along with convenient access to public transit, local stores, and restaurants, supporting an active lifestyle for residents.

Types of Care at Cambrian Center

Assisted Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Outdoor Patio

Activities

  • Games
  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Cambrian Center

3.8overall · 6 ratings combined

3.8★ on Google (6)

Ignacio “Nacho” Salas

Dec 2018

via Google ↗

I was on the waiting list for 7 years two to three years ago it was renovated remodeled this place is beautiful the modern and clean the people there are great air conditioning and heating are provided at no extra cost either is water or garbage I've been here since February of 2018 I'm so glad I got this place

Dennis Bishop

Sep 2016

via Google ↗

It was a 5. But since Eden Housing has bought the building it's not as friendly or helpful.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Cambrian Center offer?

Cambrian Center offers Assisted Living.

Where is Cambrian Center located?

Cambrian Center is located at 3520 May Lane in San Jose, California.

What do families say about Cambrian Center?

Cambrian Center carries a 3.8 out of 5 rating from 6 Google reviews. Cambrian Center is a renovated assisted living building in San Jose's Cambrian Park neighborhood, valued by residents for its updated, clean space and included utilities. Reviews are largely positive, though one longtime resident noted a decline in friendliness and helpfulness after a change in ownership. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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