Sunnyside Gardens

Bloom Where You're Planted
Sunnyvale's Premier Boutique Assisted Living Community

About
Welcome to Sunnyside Gardens, a family-owned boutique senior community that stands apart in the heart of downtown Sunnyvale. We proudly offer both assisted living and memory care services, ensuring a high level of care tailored to each resident. Our well-trained and compassionate care team is on site daily, allowing us to provide exceptional, individualized support in a warm and relaxing environment.

Conveniently located near the Senior Center, the lively weekly downtown Farmer’s Market, public transportation, and major freeways, our community also sits close to El Camino Hospital and Kaiser Santa Clara. Residents enjoy easy access to downtown Sunnyvale’s vibrant neighborhood, complete with Target, specialty shops, and charming local restaurants.

At Sunnyside Gardens, we embrace each resident’s unique needs and preferences - crafting customized meals and engaging activities that foster personal wellness, independence, and satisfaction.

Visit our welcoming community today to discover why our residents are proud to call Sunnyside Gardens home.
History
Sunnyside Gardens was founded in 1988, inspired by owner Jason Chartier's personal journey supporting his parents through moves between hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. “I envisioned something different,” said Jason. “A place that felt more like home and less like a medical institution.”

“That’s when Sunnyside was born—built to meet the needs of my own mom." At that time, assisted living communities were scarce in the United States, and Jason pioneered a new model of care. “We were among the very first dementia units in the state—back then, people weren’t quite sure what to make of us,” he recalled with a smile. “We didn’t know exactly which services to offer at first, but as we listened and grew, we added features like a beauty parlor, medication rooms, and calming fountains. Over more than thirty years, we’ve honed our care, always learning and adapting with the needs of our residents in mind.”

Today, Sunnyside Gardens remains proudly family-owned and operated, continuing a legacy of compassionate, personalized care in a warm and welcoming environment.
 

High Caregiver Ratio

 

Medications

 

Monitoring

 

Daily Living Assistance

 

Special Diets

 

Escorted Trips

 

Wound Care

 

Hospice

 

Diabetic Management

 

Safety Checks

 

Emergency Call System

Assisted Living

Caring with Dignity and Compassion

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Memory Care

Creating Purpose and Preserving Respect

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Dining Services

Our goal is to create memorable, restaurant-style dining for our residents through an unwavering commitment to fresh ingredients, scratch cooking and service excellence. We offer chef-prepared delicious, nutritionally sound meals each day and endeavor to use ingredients that are locally sourced. We build customized, creative menus to meet the individualized needs and desires of our residents.

Stay Active, Stay Strong!

At our community, we believe movement is key to health and happiness. That’s why we offer daily exercise classes for residents in both Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our fun, engaging sessions are tailored to all ability levels, helping improve strength, balance, flexibility, and overall well-being—while encouraging social connection and joy every day.

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Housekeeping

We offer weekly housekeeping and laundry services for our residents. Our stellar housekeeping staff have all been part of the Sunnyside family for years. We strive to provide a safe environment and do our best to meet the individualized needs of our residents.

Amenities

Our rooms are appointed with patio gardens and we have several landscaped, outdoor areas where residents can dine alfresco or visit with family members. We also have an on-site beauty salon.

Transportation

We offer car service to local medical appointments and bus service to shopping and entertainment venues. We also offer outings each week from scenic drives, to dining at the latest "hot spot" to a trip to the movie theater or a museum. We tailor our transportation services to the needs and wishes of our residents.

Karen Mandair

Executive Director

Brisa Romero

Assistant Executive Director & Business Office Director

Yazmin Cruz

Resident Care Director

Jessie Garcia

Maintenance Director

Marisol Pinon

Culinary Services Director

Patricia Fuentes

Memory Care Director

Nazrana Ali

Activities Director

Thank you for inquiring about Sunnyside Gardens. Someone from our team will contact you within one business day. We look forward to meeting you!

  • 1025 Carson Drive, Sunnyvale, California, United States
  • Open seven days a week

To schedule a tour call: (408)730-4070