Lafayette, California
Lafayette Gardens
Assisted Living · Memory Care
3486 Monroe Avenue, Lafayette, CA 94549
Lafayette Gardens in Lafayette, California is an intimate six-bed community offering assisted living and memory care services.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- February 2019
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings in the state record
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 3
AI summary
Lafayette Gardens, a 6-bed home licensed since 2019, has 2 Type A findings (the most severe citation class, involving resident safety or care) over 7.5 years of operation, alongside 6 administrative Type B findings and 4 substantiated complaint allegations.
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- Track record — Over 7.5 years, the home has accumulated 2 Type A findings and 6 Type B (administrative) findings, along with 4 substantiated allegations from 3 complaint investigations.
- Recent 3 years — All 6 Type B findings and all 4 substantiated allegations fall within the past three years, while no Type A citations appear in this recent window, suggesting the more severe findings occurred earlier in the operating history.
- Complaints — Every allegation investigated at this home was substantiated, with none ruled unfounded or unsubstantiated, which is a notably high substantiation rate worth understanding in detail.
- Operating tenure — A 6-bed home with 7.5 years of licensure and 5 inspections plus 3 complaint investigations gives a reasonably established record to evaluate, though the small resident count means each finding carries more relative weight than it would in a larger community.
- 1.Can you walk through what the 2 Type A findings involved and what corrective actions were verified afterward?
- 2.Since all 4 substantiated allegations happened in the past three years, what changes have been made to reduce complaint-triggered investigations going forward?
- 3.What specific administrative (Type B) issues were cited, and are these now resolved and confirmed by the state?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #79200784
- 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
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 3
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 2
- Type B citations · administrative
- 6
- Substantiated allegations
- 4
Available reports · 10
Facility evaluation
Feb 23, 2026
Facility evaluation
Jan 22, 2025
Complaint investigation
Apr 5, 2024
Facility evaluation
Feb 8, 2024
Complaint investigation
Aug 22, 2023
1–5 of 10 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Starting at $5,600 / month
Contact our team for room options and a personalized quote.
Financial Assistance
What is the ALW?
The Assisted Living Waiver is a Medi-Cal program that pays for assisted living care in place of a nursing home. Residents must be on Medi-Cal (no share of cost) and meet a nursing-facility level of care; only communities enrolled with the state can accept it.
Listed as a participating provider by the California Department of Health Care Services (Jan 2026 list).
Care & support
Daily Care Services
4 services
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Medication management
- Non-ambulatory care
- Incontinence care
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Memory Care
1 service
- Specialized memory care activities
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
19 features
- Private bathroom
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Kitchenette
- Cable TV
- Air conditioning
- Furnished units
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Emergency call system
- On-site market / Store
- Art studio / Craft room
- Fitness center / Gym
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Swimming pool / Hot tub
- Pet Friendly
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Library / Reading room
- Activity room
Outdoor Spaces
5 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Patio seating areas
- Outdoor common space
- BBQ / Grill area
Dining Options
8 features
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Private Dining Room
- International cuisine
- Room service
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Locally-inspired cuisine
- Accommodates special diets
- Altered-texture food options
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Family support services
Community Services
3 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
- Grocery shopping & errands
Reviews
Online reputation
4.8Average RatingAveraged from 46 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families consistently praise the attentive, compassionate caregiving and homelike setting at Lafayette Gardens, though a few caution buyers to clarify pricing details before committing.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe staff as kind, gentle, attentive, and flexible, with individualized care that adapts as residents' needs change, including hospice support.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The small, home-like setting with private rooms, a cozy patio, and quiet Lafayette neighborhood is frequently highlighted as warm and inviting.
- Dining — Multiple reviewers mention fresh, healthy meals including homemade soups and treats that residents enjoyed.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — The home is consistently described as clean, bright, and well organized.
- Communication — Families note the owner and staff were accommodating with visiting hours, responsive during medical transitions, and helped coordinate services like PT, OT, and Medi-Cal support.
- Financial transparency — One family felt the owner oversold certain services during the decision process and another noted upsells that were later dropped, so families should ask for a clear, itemized breakdown of included versus extra-cost services.
- Value & pricing — Pricing appears to be all-inclusive at a set monthly rate in some accounts, so families should confirm current rates and what is excluded, such as incontinence supplies.
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