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Sonnet Hill Senior Living in San Jose, CA

Sonnet Hill Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community in San Jose, CA.

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Sonnet Hill Senior Living in San Jose, CA

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  • Interior

    An elegant and modern dining area with well-arranged tables and ambient lighting.
  • Decor

    A modern bedroom with a comfortable bed, stylish decor, and large windows allowing natural light.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a dining table set, comfortable chairs, and elegant decor.
  • Building

    A modern apartment complex on an urban street corner during the day.
  • Trees

    A modern apartment building with a parking area and surrounding trees under a clear sky.
  • Windows

    A spacious dining area with neatly arranged tables and warm lighting.
  • Dining

    An elegant and modern restaurant dining area with stylish chandeliers and a neatly arranged table setting.
  • Lighting

    A cozy lobby with people engaging in conversation and modern decor.
  • Artwork

    A modern living room with stylish decor and abundant natural light.
  • Seating Area

    A spacious living room with modern furnishings and a coffered ceiling.
  • Lobby

    A spacious and well-lit reception area featuring comfortable seating and modern decor.
  • Conference Room

    A well-equipped conference room with orange chairs facing a presentation screen.

429 Meridian Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

To contact a resident: (408) 731-0019

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.7 from 29 reviews
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Sonnet Hill Senior Living Costs & Pricing

At Sonnet Hill Senior Living, the monthly costs for various room types reflect the elevated standards of care and amenities offered to residents. For a semi-private room, the cost stands at $4,875, which is notably higher than the average in Santa Clara County ($3,943) and across California ($3,333). Studio accommodations are priced at $5,775, surpassing both county and state averages of $5,155 and $4,145 respectively. Furthermore, for those seeking more spacious living arrangements, a one-bedroom unit costs $7,395 - again markedly above the local county rate of $5,861 and statewide average of $4,340. These figures underscore Sonnet Hill's commitment to providing exceptional senior living experiences tailored to individual needs within a robust care framework.

Floor plansSonnet Hill Senior LivingSanta Clara CountyCalifornia
Semi-Private$4,875$3,943$3,333
Studio$5,775$5,155$4,145
1 Bedroom$7,395$5,861$4,340

Overall Review of Sonnet Hill Senior Living

differentiator 10 reviews mention this

Memory care feels engaging

Residents and families describe memory care that keeps people involved and supported throughout the day.

Several reviews describe positive experiences with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and FTD, with families saying their loved ones seem secure and happy. Residents are described as staying engaged in an active routine rather than spending the day unoccupied, including games, trivia, arts and crafts, movie nights, and themed activities. Reviewers also note careful supervision during harder moments, including wandering, with a nurse present and monitoring without forcing residents to stop what they’re doing. Families describe the approach to memory care as structured and individualized after assessment, and they highlight a memory-care setting that feels safe and well-contained without feeling overly locked down.

common 4 reviews mention this

Dining gets mixed but frequent

Dining draws consistent attention, with both home-style expectations and praise for quality meals.

Dining comes up repeatedly in reviews, including both praise and a specific miss on taste. Some residents describe the food as fantastic or very good, and a few mention restaurant-style service and daily homecooked meals. Others say the food lacks the home-style they’re used to, though they still call it fair. Overall, the reviews suggest dining is an everyday experience families pay attention to when deciding whether the community is a fit.

  • An elegant and modern dining area with well-arranged tables and ambient lighting.
  • An elegant and modern restaurant dining area with stylish chandeliers and a neatly arranged table setting.
  • A spacious dining area with neatly arranged tables and warm lighting.
common 11 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents busy

Activities are a consistent highlight, from daily groups to family-access events.

Across multiple reviews, residents are described as staying engaged through a steady schedule of daily activities. Families mention exercise groups, bingo, arts and crafts, games, movie nights, and live performances, along with staff-led themed weeks for memory care. Some reviews also emphasize that activities are accessible for residents who are more mobile, with residents choosing or participating in activities that match what they like. Reviewers also describe visiting and attending events with enough structure that families feel included rather than merely observing.

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff support is a recurring reason

Reviews repeatedly describe staff as caring, helpful, and attentive to personal needs.

Staffing is one of the most common themes, with reviewers describing caregivers and other team members as kind, compassionate, and supportive. Several reviews mention help with day-to-day needs, including apartment or technology support, medication-related support, and responsiveness when families have questions during transitions. Others highlight positive interactions with nursing staff and team members who help during care moments, including supervision and calming support. Even in reviews centered on tours and move-in, families describe a welcoming, prepared team that communicates clearly and follows through on what residents need.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 80 resident community capacity 80 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Garden view Garden view
  • General store General store
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • San Jose International (3 miles away) San Jose International (3 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Companion care Companion care
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Organic Organic
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English
  • Spanish Spanish

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of San Jose, California, offers a convenient and lively environment for senior living. With multiple pharmacies such as Walgreens and CVS nearby, access to healthcare essentials is readily available. Additionally, transportation options like the San Jose Diridon Station and Santa Clara Caltrain Station provide easy access to explore the city or visit neighboring areas. A variety of dining options, ranging from Luna Mexican Restaurant to Shake Shack, cater to diverse culinary preferences. Nearby hospitals and physicians ensure quality healthcare services are within reach. Parks like the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden offer serene spaces for relaxation, while cafes such as Starbucks and Nirvana Soul provide cozy spots for socializing. Places of worship like Calvary United Methodist Church offer spiritual support, while entertainment venues like Pruneyard Cinemas provide opportunities for leisure activities. Overall, this area presents a well-rounded community with essential amenities for comfortable senior living in San Jose.

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)

Transportation

  • San Jose Diridon Station (1 miles)
  • Santa Clara Caltrain Station (2.6 miles)
  • Santa Clara Transit Center (2.6 miles)
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) (3.4 miles)
  • The Club at SJC (3.4 miles)
  • Terminal A (3.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Luna Mexican Restaurant (1 miles)
  • BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (1.5 miles)
  • Mosaic (1.7 miles)
  • Haberdasher (1.7 miles)
  • Din Tai Fung (1.7 miles)
  • Shake Shack (1.7 miles)
  • King's Fish House (1.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Valley Health Center Bascom (1 miles)
  • O'Connor Hospital (1.4 miles)
  • Valley Medical Center Clinic (3.7 miles)
  • Carbon Health (4 miles)

Physicians

  • South Bay Allergy and Asthma Group (1 miles)
  • Santa Clara Valley Speciality Center (1.1 miles)
  • Obstetrix Medical Group (2.1 miles)
  • Shen Medicine Pediatrics and Associates (2.2 miles)
  • Ear Associates & Rehabilitation Services (2.3 miles)
  • San Jose Medical Center (2.7 miles)
  • Allergy & Asthma Associates Of Northen California (3.3 miles)

Parks

  • San Jose Municipal Rose Garden (1.1 miles)
  • Frank M Santana Park (1.6 miles)
  • AT Dog Park (2.5 miles)
  • Reed Street Dog Park (3.2 miles)
  • Rubino Park (3.4 miles)
  • Central Park (3.6 miles)
  • Vieira Park (3.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.5 miles)
  • Nirvana Soul (1.7 miles)
  • Roy's Station Coffee & Tea (2.3 miles)
  • Philz Coffee (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Coffee & Water Lab (3.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Calvary United Methodist Church (1.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Pruneyard Cinemas (2.4 miles)

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