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Sunnyside Gardens

1025 Carson Drive

4.9(19 ratings)· Sunnyvale average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Total units
84
Licensed capacity
84 residents

California CDSS

Licensed operator
Montvale Inc.
Lease terms
Month-to-month, no long-term lease required
Ownership
Family-owned and operated since 1988
Nearby hospitals
Near El Camino Hospital and Kaiser Santa Clara
Room features
Rooms include private patio and bathroom

What Families Think

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Reviewers describe Sunnyside Gardens as a small, family-run assisted living and memory care community in downtown Sunnyvale where staff know residents by name and care feels personal rather than corporate. Families highlight smooth transitions from assisted living into memory care, spacious rooms, and attentive support during difficult times. All available reviews are five-star, with praise for staff responsiveness and food quality.

What reviewers praise

  • Family-owned, non-corporate feel praised repeatedly
  • Staff described as attentive, patient, and compassionate
  • Spacious rooms, some with private patios and bathrooms
  • Smooth transition support from assisted living to memory care
  • Highly rated by families (4.9 Google rating)
  • Customized meals and activities tailored to residents

What reviewers flag

  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Sunnyside Gardens is a senior living community in Sunnyvale, California offering Assisted Living and Memory Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Salon / Barber. Families rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 19 reviews.

About Sunnyside Gardens

Sunnyside Gardens is a family-owned assisted living and memory care community located in downtown Sunnyvale, California. The community provides individualized support through a well-trained care team present on site daily, with services tailored to each resident's needs.

The community is conveniently situated near the Sunnyvale Senior Center, the weekly downtown Farmer's Market, public transportation, and major freeways. Residents benefit from proximity to El Camino Hospital and Kaiser Santa Clara, as well as easy access to downtown Sunnyvale's shops, restaurants, and local businesses.

Sunnyside Gardens emphasizes personalized care by crafting customized meals and organizing engaging activities designed to foster wellness, independence, and resident satisfaction. The community was founded in 1988 by owner Jason Chartier, who envisioned a senior living environment that felt more like home than a medical institution, inspired by his experience supporting his parents through various care facilities.

Over more than thirty years, the community has developed its care model in response to resident needs, adding amenities such as a beauty parlor, medication rooms, and calming fountains. The community remains family-owned and operated, maintaining its commitment to compassionate, personalized care in a warm and welcoming environment.

Types of Care at Sunnyside Gardens

Assisted LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • Salon / Barber

Activities

  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Sunnyside Gardens

4.9overall · 19 ratings combined

4.9★ on Google (19)

diane d

Jul 2026

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After my mom fell we had to put her in assisted living. I liked that it was started by a son after seeing a need with his own mother and designing it with this in mind. 1 story building, big beautiful rooms, Excellent caring staff. All her needs were met and she was treated with dignity and respect. My mother was there for 2 months then she was able to go back home. You pay month to month no long term leases. I highly recommend them. Thank you and God Bless you all for your great care.

Barbara Bugatto

Apr 2026

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I would highly recommend Sunnyside Gardens to any family looking for assisted living or memory care for a loved one. It is family centered, welcoming and provides excellent care. The rooms are spacious and sunny. The staff helpful and supportive. The food is wonderful and varied. Everyone there is 100% committed to providing a wonderful living experience!

Suzy Valentini

Nov 2025

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I am so lucky to have my parents at Sunnyside. Moving parents into an assisted living facility/memory care can be an extremely challenging experience for family members. The team at Sunnyside helped make my parents' move clear and simple. I was guided through the process and the staff were always available to me when I had questions. I couldn't ask for better care for my parents. The entire team, Karen, Ed, Jesse, Patricia, the activities directors, receptionists, and every caregiver are all exceptional. I am greeted by name when I visit and they've helped me in more ways that I can explain. When looking in the South Bay for places for my parents, there were so many places that felt like they had a corporate feel, like they were trying to get my business. That isn't Sunnyside. They do a fantastic job caring for residents. Their facility feels like a family. It is wonderful community of people and I thank everyone there for the care given to my parents and the support they have given me.

Madalaine McLaughlin

Mar 2025

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Our family was extremely pleased with the level of care and attention to detail our 90+ year old parents received during their stay! Karen, Yazmin, Ed, Patrica, Jesse and the entire team went above beyond for us during a very difficult journey placing both parents first into Assisted Living then transitioning to Memory Care. We highly recommend Sunnyside Gardens!

Eve Farrington

Jun 2024

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We have had a great experience at Sunnyside Gardens and plan to recommend it to our physicians, therapists, family, and friends. Since day one, Sunnyside Gardens welcomed us with kindness and compassion. Their entire staff from the executive director to the caregivers, activity leaders, and the kitchen staff - truly everyone - have all been professional, responsive, patient, and compassionate with our family and my mother who suffers from a chronic neurological disease. The rooms are spacious, and each room has a patio and a private bathroom. Both the food and activities are customized to patients' needs. We wish to give our highest recommendation to Sunnyside Gardens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Sunnyside Gardens offer?

Sunnyside Gardens offers Assisted Living and Memory Care.

How much does Sunnyside Gardens cost?

Sunnyside Gardens has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Sunnyvale that publish rates start around $5,800 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.

Where is Sunnyside Gardens located?

Sunnyside Gardens is located at 1025 Carson Drive in Sunnyvale, California.

What do families say about Sunnyside Gardens?

Sunnyside Gardens carries a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 19 Google reviews. Reviewers describe Sunnyside Gardens as a small, family-run assisted living and memory care community in downtown Sunnyvale where staff know residents by name and care feels personal rather than corporate. Families highlight smooth transitions from assisted living into memory care, spacious rooms, and attentive support during difficult times. All available reviews are five-star, with praise for staff responsiveness and food quality. 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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