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Sunrise of Sunnyvale

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive caregiving staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

633 S Knickerbocker Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087103 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.9/5

based on 47 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking a warm, community-oriented environment with standout activities and dining. While there is a single historical report of poor management, the overwhelming recent consensus highlights a highly professional and communicative team.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

47 reviews on Google
Sunrise of Sunnyvale is highly regarded by families for its compassionate, attentive staff and a warm, home-like environment. Reviewers consistently praise the engaging activities program and the quality of the dining services, though one historical review noted issues with management professionalism.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff9.0Clean10.0Activities10.0MedsN/AMemory9.0Comms9.0Value7.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive caregiving staff
  • Engaging and diverse activities program
  • High-quality dining and meal variety
  • Clean and well-maintained community atmosphere
  • Strong communication with resident families

Concerns

  • Management professionalism

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 51 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

50%response rate
Generic

The owner relies heavily on a small set of pre-written templates to respond to almost all reviews. While they personalize the greeting with the reviewer's name, the body of the response is frequently copy-pasted regardless of the specific details mentioned in the review.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the variety of your activities program; could you tell us more about what a typical week looks like for residents?
  • 2The dining experience seems to be a highlight here—could you share some details about the meal variety and how much input residents have in the menu?
  • 3Since we value staying connected, how does the management team typically communicate important updates or day-to-day news to families?
  • 4How does the caregiving team handle medical emergencies or changes in health needs during the overnight hours?
  • 5The community looks incredibly well-maintained; what are your protocols for ensuring the facility stays clean and comfortable for everyone?
  • 6We noticed the staff is often described as very attentive; how do you ensure that level of personalized care remains consistent as the community grows?

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Key Review Excerpts

The care managers are very sweet and she truly trusts them. Food is delicious, the facility is always clean, and the staff is very open to suggestions for new, engaging activities to bring to the community - they started a knitting club when they heard my mom liked to knit.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

Mae and her team were absolutely amazing and they took the time to help me through a premium traumatic situation with my father. He received the care and support he needed in order to comeback to his family.

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★★★★

The memory care staff has taken good care of my mother even when she has been angry and upset. The nurses and card givers are very nice and helpful.

Memory care family member · 2023★★★★★
Source: 47 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

9total
1 Type A— immediate health risk
1 Type B— non-compliance
Clean record— no deficiencies found
May 7, 2026Other
Clean

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Jan 9, 2026Complaint
Clean

This report details an investigation into two allegations: inappropriate touching and inappropriate conversations. The investigation found that there was no preponderance of evidence to prove either allegation, resulting in both being deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED.

Jul 28, 2025Inspection
Clean

The inspection was a Required 1-Year Annual inspection conducted on July 28, 2025. The facility was generally found to be clean with appropriate safety measures observed in common areas and kitchen. However, a critical deficiency was cited regarding medication administration, specifically administering an incorrect dosage and duration of medication to one resident.

Mar 4, 2025Complaint
Clean

This report details a Complaint Investigation conducted on March 4, 2025, regarding an allegation of facility neglect leading to serious bodily injury. The investigation concluded that the allegation was unfounded, and no deficiencies were cited under the California Code of Regulations, Title 22.

Jul 25, 2024Inspection
Clean

The facility underwent a required 1-year annual inspection. The inspection covered various areas including resident rooms, common areas, and kitchen facilities. No deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22; an advisory note was provided instead.

Jul 26, 2022Inspection
Clean

The facility underwent an unannounced Required - 1 Year Annual Inspection on 07/26/2022. The inspection noted several positive observations, including adequate supplies of food, PPE, and clean common areas. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.

Jun 22, 2021Complaint
Clean

The facility was inspected and generally observed to be in sanitary condition with appropriate measures in place for infection control, such as mask-wearing and social distancing in dining areas. No deficiencies were cited during the physical visit; however, an advisory note was issued concerning compliance, referencing LIC 9102.

Jun 22, 2021Inspection
Clean

The facility was inspected and generally observed to be in sanitary condition with appropriate measures in place for infection control, such as mask-wearing and social distancing in dining areas. No deficiencies were cited during the physical visit; however, an advisory note was issued concerning compliance, referencing LIC 9102.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Sunrise Senior Lvg Mgt; AL III Invest LLC

Administrator

BEENA KUMAR

Source: State licensing data

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