Novelle Senior Living - Assisted Living Facility in San Jose, California
RCFEMemory Care Available

Novelle Senior LivingAssisted Living Facility in San Jose, California

3355 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California 95118
FACILITY TYPE
Assisted Living
STARTING RATE
Contact for price
CAPACITY
250 Residents

License Verification

Licensed
Type:RCFE(Residential Care Facility for the Elderly)
Number:435202973
Authorization:Dementia Care Authorized (CDSS)
Verified:Against California CDSS on Aug 20, 2026

License data from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing

Novelle Senior Living at a glance

Novelle Senior Living is one of 29 assisted living facilities listed in San Jose.

It is licensed for 250 beds — one of the larger communities in the area, against a San Jose average of about 19.

It offers memory care: licensed for dementia & memory care by the california dss.

State inspection record

California's licensing inspectors have visited Novelle Senior Living 4 times, most recently on Jul 16, 2026. There are no complaints on record.

Licensed since
Oct 13, 2025
Last visit
Jul 16, 2026
Visits on record
4
Complaints
0

Citations: 0 Type A · 0 Type B (counted per visit)

What do these numbers mean?

Type A citations are for an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or rights. Type B citations are for something that could become one if it is not fixed.

The state counts citations per visit, so a follow-up visit can count the same citation again. The state publishes about five years of records.

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing — checked Aug 20, 2026.

A local advisor reads every inspection and complaint report on Novelle Senior Living and emails you a plain-English summary, usually within one business day.

Memory Care Available

In addition to its regular assisted living facility services, Novelle Senior Living is licensed to care for residents living with dementia or Alzheimer's — a dementia diagnosis is not required to live here.

  • Licensed for Dementia & Memory Care by the California DSS

Compare Novelle Senior Living with the other assisted living facilities in San Jose by size, published price and state license.

Nearby Services & Attractions

Nearby Places

Everyday services recorded near this address include Denny's (0.1 mi), Calvary Chapel San Jose (0.2 mi) and Celtic Bank (0.2 mi). Distances are straight-line.

Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Frequently asked questions about Novelle Senior Living

What type of care does Novelle Senior Living provide?
Novelle Senior Living is an assisted living facility in San Jose, California, licensed for 250 residents.
Where is Novelle Senior Living located?
Novelle Senior Living is at 3355 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California 95118. It is near Rubino Park.
When was Novelle Senior Living last inspected?
California's Community Care Licensing Division last visited Novelle Senior Living on Jul 16, 2026.
Has Novelle Senior Living had any citations?
The state's public record for Novelle Senior Living lists no citations.
Who operates Novelle Senior Living?
The state license for Novelle Senior Living is held by Cp-Srm San Jose Llc/merrill Gardens L.L.C (Mgr), first licensed on Oct 13, 2025.
Who can live at Novelle Senior Living?
The state licenses Novelle Senior Living to serve residents with dementia and residents receiving hospice care. Its license notes: "Age range 60 and over. Fire clearance approved for 250 non-ambulatory residents where 20 can be bedridden on first floor. Approved for delayed egress doors. Waiver/granted for hospice care for 20."
Does Novelle Senior Living care for residents with dementia?
Yes. Novelle Senior Living's state license carries a dementia care authorization. Listed services: Licensed for Dementia & Memory Care by the California DSS.

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