Holtville, California

Sonrisa Villa

Assisted Living

708 East 5Th Street, Holtville, CA 92250

Sonrisa Villa is an assisted living community in Holtville, California, serving 175 residents with personalized care and support for daily living activities.

Licensed capacity
175 residents

Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.

Licensed since
September 2021

License history may include previous operators.

State inspections

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License #134604417Last checked June 2026

Findings to review

Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check

Type A citations
5
Complaints with substantiated allegations
13

AI summary

Sonrisa Villa has accumulated 10 Type A findings (the most severe citation class, involving resident safety or care) and 18 Type B findings (administrative issues) over its nearly 5 years of licensure, with 5 of the Type A findings occurring within just the past three years.

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  • Track record — Across almost five years of operation, this 175-bed community has drawn 10 Type A and 18 Type B citations along with 26 substantiated allegations, a volume that stands out even for a large community and warrants a direct conversation with staff about what happened and what changed.
  • Recent 3 years — Half of the lifetime Type A total, 5 findings, occurred within the past three years, and all 26 substantiated allegations fall in that same recent window, indicating the concerns are current rather than historical.
  • Complaints — Complaint investigations (34 lifetime, 24 in the past three years) far outnumber routine inspections, and roughly 34% of investigated allegations were substantiated, meaning about one in three complaints resulted in a confirmed finding.
  • Operating tenure — The community has been licensed since September 2021, just under five years, so this record reflects nearly its entire operating history rather than an isolated stretch.
Ask the community
  1. 1.Can you walk through what specifically led to the 5 Type A citations issued in the past three years and what corrective actions were verified by the state?
  2. 2.Which categories of allegations were substantiated most often, and what changes have been made to staffing, training, or care protocols as a result?
  3. 3.Has the frequency of complaints and inspections changed in recent months, and what ongoing monitoring or corrective plan is currently in place?

Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)

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License number
License #134604417
License status
Licensed

Full history on file

These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.

Inspection visits
3
Complaint investigation visits
34
Type A citations · most severe class
10
Type B citations · administrative
18
Substantiated allegations
26

Available reports · 52

  • Complaint investigation

    Mar 25, 2026

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  • Facility evaluation

    Feb 11, 2026

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  • Facility evaluation

    Feb 11, 2026

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  • Complaint investigation

    Feb 11, 2026

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  • Complaint investigation

    Feb 11, 2026

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1–5 of 52 reports

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Monthly pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

Starting at $5,560 / month

Contact our team for room options and a personalized quote.

Care & support

Daily Care Services

7 services
  • Medication management
  • Bathing & dressing assistance
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
  • Mobility assistance
  • Non-ambulatory care
  • Wheelchair accessible

Daily life & programs

Spaces & services

Amenities

16 features
  • Furnished units
  • Emergency call system
  • Housekeeping Included
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi / Internet
  • Fitness center / Gym
  • Spa services
  • Game room / Billiards
  • Movie theater / Media room
  • Activity room
  • Art studio / Craft room
  • Library / Reading room
  • Laundry service / Dry cleaning

Outdoor Spaces

3 features
  • Walking paths
  • Garden / Courtyard
  • Outdoor common space

Dining Options

4 features
  • All-day / Flexible meal times
  • Accommodates special diets
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • Professional chef

Transportation

1 feature
  • Scheduled transportation

Family & Visitors

1 feature
  • Family support services

Community Services

2 features
  • Move-in coordination
  • Concierge services

Reviews

Online reputation

3.2

Averaged from 10 reviews published on other websites

AI review summary

Experiences at Sonrisa Villa vary widely, with some families praising attentive staff and clean grounds while others report serious lapses in medication management, communication, and basic care.

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What reviewers praise
  • Atmosphere & grounds — Several reviewers describe the facility as clean, fresh, and undergoing renovations, with a comfortable feel.
  • Staff & care — Some families say staff are compassionate, know residents by name, and encourage participation in activities and special events.
Worth asking about
  • Staff & care — Multiple accounts describe medication mishaps and a wellness coordinator admitting he lacked time to review residents' medication needs, raising questions about staffing levels and oversight during periods of rapid resident intake.
  • Communication — Families report unreturned phone calls and confusion over who to contact with concerns, so it's worth clarifying the chain of command and how care updates are communicated.
  • Dining — One reviewer describes repetitive meals with no individual choice or dedicated dietary staff, which is worth confirming directly with current menus and staffing.
  • Cleanliness & maintenance — Accounts of the facility's condition are inconsistent, ranging from clean and freshly painted to disorganized and neglected, so a firsthand tour is recommended.

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Languages spoken

Languages spoken

English

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