3930 Williams Rd, San Jose, CA 95117
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Bruce B
Child of resident/client
Comprehensive care in an attractive, new facility
My father-in-law stayed here in his final months. The facility is very nice and well maintained. Food is good and they put a lot of thought into appropriate activities for the residents. The staff really provides a caring atmosphere. They also offer hospice through third party vendors.
Read all reviewsMorningStar at San Tomas
Welcome to MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas, an upscale memory care facility for seniors in the sunny San Jose, California. This care community uses a holistic approach to caring for seniors living with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia. Through individualized, Montessori-based therapies, residents receive care that caters to their specific needs. At this community, seniors have everything they need on-site, including a salon, a restaurant-style dining room, a fitness center, a massage room, and more convenient amenities.
Memory care at MorningStar at San Tomas incorporates music, dance, art, aromatherapy, and animals to help comfort and soothe residents. With various activities and therapies, seniors can receive the specific and individualized care they need. Seniors receive 24-hour care from supportive and knowledgeable staff. Although care services are available on site, seniors can continue utilizing care from their preferred third-party providers by taking advantage of the scheduled transportation services.
Residents at MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas can choose from studio or companion suites. All suites come with a kitchenette, a sink, and a refrigerator. For residents with more mobility-specific needs, bathrooms are handicap-accessible. Suites also come equipped with emergency call systems. Not to mention, daily tasks are easy thanks to the...
MorningStar at San Tomas
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed
*Prices quoted are monthly rental charges and are provided by the communities themselves. Actual prices may differ due to one-time fees, timing and care services required. Speak with your Senior Living Advisor to learn more.
8.3 out of 10 Review Score11 reviews | 9.7 out of 10 Review Score56 reviews | 9.7 out of 10 Review Score29 reviews | 9.4 out of 10 Review Score75 reviews |
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1 Bedroom Not available | 1 Bedroom Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $5,195/mo | 1 Bedroom Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $8,395/mo | 1 Bedroom Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $8,400/mo |
2 Bedrooms Not available | 2 Bedrooms Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $6,095/mo | 2 Bedrooms Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $8,995/mo | 2 Bedrooms Not available |
Active promotion No | Active promotion No | Active promotion No | Active promotion No |
Pet friendly Yes | Pet friendly Yes | Pet friendly Yes | Pet friendly Yes |
Care types offered 1 Memory Care | Care types offered 2 Assisted Living, Memory Care | Care types offered 2 Assisted Living, Memory Care | Care types offered 2 Assisted Living, Memory Care |
for MorningStar at San Tomas
A Place for Mom has scored MorningStar at San Tomas with 8.3 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, MorningStar at San Tomas has 11 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.9 out of 5.
Bruce B
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
August 26, 2026
My father-in-law stayed here in his final months. The facility is very nice and well maintained. Food is good and they put a lot of thought into appropriate activities for the residents. The staff really provides a caring atmosphere. They also offer hospice through third party vendors.
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
May 27, 2026
Caring staff have done a good job of dealing with my mom and her dementia, and keeping my mom safe. I have not had any trouble getting updates about my mom's condition. Staff have pretty much always been available to answer questions for both me and my mom at all hours. The place is clean, the food is good, and the staff have been caring people to both me and my mom. Though my mom has often opted out, the variety of activities at Ivy Park San Tomas is good, and occasional field trips make for good stimulation and variety. All this through very difficult times with a pretty angry dementia patient.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
May 20, 2026
Great food. Kind staff. Really clean and pleasant environment. Double check on all costs for respite stay
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
May 19, 2026
The facility is clean with good food. However the nursing staff leaves much to be desired. They will not help with OTC meds easily and coordinating doctors visits can be tricky.
Jennifer C
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
November 7, 2025
The room is tiny. The meals were not as promised for almost a month. The activities were non existent for almost a month. There was no way for her to reach staff for several days after moving in. The staff isn't very attentive. The leadership gives good lip service but everyone is new and isn't aligned. The website is contradictory to the contract in several areas. We still haven't been able to get her hair done. There is a lot.
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
October 29, 2025
First, the facility is great. Small, only around 50 residents (not full yet) on 2 floors. Well appointed. Bright colors. Extra wide hallways. Beautiful outdoor patio on the 2nd floor. Residents can go in on own, but exit through the dining/activity area and it is enclosed in glass so residents can be observed. With only 25 or so rooms on each floor, the design is simple, no long walks for residents. Rooms are very nice, Mom has a single. Pretty spacious. Large picture window for natural light & ability to open window (with a latch so not wide enough for someone to try and get out) to let in fresh air. Access to, included in rent, cable TV, if you want a TV. Refrigerator for, in Mom's case, water for visitors, her favorite drinks which the caregivers give her. Bathroom two parts, like an apartment. Spacious closet opposite the vanity. Amenities cabinet next to vanity. Large space for toilet and walk in/roll in shower. The food is excellent. A chef is in charge of meal preparation & very nice. Use fresh ingredients. They accommodate for whatever issues a resident might have. So all that would be a 4.5. The second part is more difficult. When Mom moved in, it was [community removed]. Everyone was very nice but they were struggling. Announced in December they were purchased by Oakmont with transition in January to take over [date removed]. They were very gracious with legacy residents. MS Care levels until resident leaves or passes away. If level of care changes, use MS level. Honored rent agreement as agreed to with MS. Many MS employees left or were asked to leave (surmising here) so we had acting staff in key positions. Good news. Oakmont used Oakmont "roving" managers so at least we were dealing with those that understood Oakmont processes. From February to recently, lost Exec Director, 2 Wellness Directors and 1 Activity Directors which was very difficult and disruptive. We now have what appears to be an Exec Director who is a good manager, responsive, understands issues (per first Townhall) and should be around. Just hired an Activities Director so far seems very good. This was so important in the beginning. My Mom, who we thought wouldn't participate, did! Oakmont activities are quite impressive (as were MS's). They kept the residents engaged. Oakmont appears to try and match activities to residents. Do they like large, small, groups or alone activities? New Wellness Director hasn't started, so can't evaluate. The LVN's, med techs, caregivers are getting better Oakmont has done an excellent job of recruiting good people who seem to be staying. Wasn't the case before. So difficult for residents and families. One important thing....is all the staff from management to caregivers, support staff (maintenance, concierge) are so nice, helpful and very caring. I believe the residents are well cared for. Also, they believe in getting people up and out of their rooms unless ill. This is great. We were worried my Mom wouldn't want to get up or do things. Different people may have different opinions based on what their family member requires. My Mom can communicate. She has stroke related cognitive issues. So confused, but recognizes family, feeds herself, can take all her oral medications & communicate her needs. I am very optimistic for the future. Seems to be order where previously it was somewhat chaotic. Of course much of it due to changing management and lack of caregivers. This seems to be solved.
Paul O
Memory CareFamily/friend
October 19, 2025
Today was worst experience yet. I arrived at 8 AM to visit my brother and he was still in his room. Staff was short due to employee illnesses. It was still bad They had maintenance staff helping get some of the patients out of their rooms at 10:30 AM an several of them hadn’t had breakfast yet. They need to be better prepared for these circumstances.
Unknown U
Memory CareFamily/friend
March 15, 2025
Their "memory care" center has no actual memory care. They have no actual nurses on staff. It's all what they call med techs. No certification to give medications. The person giving your parents their medication is paid $[fee removed] per hour. They don't know what to look for if there's a problem. CNA's? They call them CM's because they have no training there either.
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
December 10, 2024
Looked at Morningstar 1st of the 5 facilities I toured. Knew immediately MS was the place for our old mom. Needed to do my due diligence to be able to sell MS to my sister who was traveling. Other facilities were too large, overdone, mix of assisted living & memory care. MS is so bright & cheery. Wide hallways. Wonderful colors. 2 floors replicating dining room, activities, patios. Small number of residents, only memory care. Staff are incredibly nice & show great concern & care for residents. She acclimated much faster than we imagined. She told me staff is so nice & always checking on her. Involved in activities.Re communication. At first there was confusion w/procedures, processes, how things are organized. On list of things to bring, a “O” for optional would have helped. Also, very overwhelming decision & easy not to remember things. A simple write up of what to expect would have made for easier transition. With that said we're happy we chose MS.
Jay D
Memory CareToured community
November 25, 2024
I recently had the opportunity to visit Morning Star San Thomas Memory Care Community, thanks to MJ, who invited me to learn more about the facility. As a Social Worker at SGC rehab, I was truly impressed by the exceptional care and support they provide. One standout feature is their innovative Lavender Program, designed to offer therapeutic activities that promote calmness and well-being for residents with dementia. This program, along with their personalized care, enhances the quality of life for residents. The staff goes above and beyond in offering individualized attention, ensuring both residents and their families feel supported. They take the time to educate families and provide the resources needed for navigating dementia care. Morning Star San Thomas offers a warm, compassionate environment where residents are treated like family. It’s a community that truly prioritizes the well-being of its residents, and I highly recommend it for anyone seeking top-tier memory care
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
August 22, 2023
Staff is much more engaged with residents. The residents are also more active and verbal. I also noticed that families visit a lot more. Nursing staff keeps me updated when they see me. They are very proactive.
MorningStar at San Tomas
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