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The Watermark At San Jose

(520) 797-4000

About The Watermark At San Jose

The Watermark At San Jose is a state-licensed assisted living community (RCFE) in San Jose, CA.

Community at a glance

Capacity

205 residents

State license

#435202937, Licensed

Location

San Jose, CA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Assisted Living

Contact & location

1017 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, California 95128

(520) 797-4000

California inspection record

From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects The Watermark At San Jose. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports

State inspectors last visited The Watermark At San Jose on May 5, 2026.

Since September 2024, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 1 routine inspection, 8 complaint visits and 8 other visits.

Inspectors issued 2 Type A citations and 1 Type B citation. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.

Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.

The state investigated 4 complaints, and found 1 allegation substantiated.

Last visit

May 5, 2026

Routine inspections

1

Type A citations

2

Type B citations

1

Visits and citations

Kind of visitVisitsType AType B
Routine inspections100
Complaint investigations820
Other visits801

Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Nov 19, 2025.

Complaints

  • April 17, 20261 allegation substantiated, 5 unsubstantiated, 2 citations
  • March 18, 20263 unfounded
  • March 5, 20267 unsubstantiated, 4 unfounded
  • February 26, 20265 unsubstantiated
substantiated:
the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
inconclusive:
the state could not prove or disprove it.
unsubstantiated:
it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
unfounded:
the state found it false or not possible.

License

License number
435202937
License type
Residential Care Elderly
Status
Licensed
Licensed capacity
205 residents
Licensed since
November 14, 2024
Licensee
US Alliance Holden of San Jose II Tenant;watermark
Administrator
Higgins, Jolie

Location

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1017 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128

12 other communities within 10 miles

Senior living near San Jose

Assisted Living: frequently asked questions

Has The Watermark At San Jose had any violations?+

California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued The Watermark At San Jose 2 Type A citations and 1 Type B citation since September 2024. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.

When was The Watermark At San Jose last inspected?+

State inspectors last visited on May 5, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.

Have there been complaints about The Watermark At San Jose?+

The state investigated 4 complaints since September 2024. Of the allegations, 1 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 17 unsubstantiated and 7 unfounded.

How much does assisted living cost?+

The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+

Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.

What's the difference from a nursing home?+

Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.

Senior living in San Jose Assisted Living in California Assisted Living guide Information last updated October 2026