Sonoma, California
Sonoma Grove
Assisted Living · Memory Care
765 Donald Street, Sonoma, CA 95476
Sonoma Grove in Sonoma, California offers assisted living and memory care for a community of 32 residents.
- Licensed capacity
- 32 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- October 2020
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
- 0
AI summary
Sonoma Grove's lifetime record includes 5 Type A findings (the most severe citation class, involving resident safety or care) and 17 Type B administrative findings over 5.8 years, but none have occurred in the past three years of inspections.
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- Track record — Over its 5.8 years licensed, Sonoma Grove accumulated 5 Type A and 17 Type B citations along with 3 substantiated allegations, a notable volume for a mid-sized 32-bed community.
- Recent 3 years — The four most recent inspections, spanning late 2022 through October 2025, show zero Type A citations, zero Type B citations, and no substantiated allegations, indicating a meaningfully stronger recent trajectory than the lifetime total suggests.
- Complaints — Of the 7 complaint investigations filed over the community's history, 3 allegations were substantiated and 16 were unsubstantiated, a roughly 16% substantiation rate; all complaint activity dates to 2023 or earlier, with none in the past three years.
- Operating tenure — Licensed since October 2020, Sonoma Grove has just under six years of operating history, enough inspection cycles to give the recent clean stretch real weight rather than being a single good visit.
- 1.Can staff walk through what the earlier Type A findings involved and what corrective actions were put in place?
- 2.What changes were made around 2022-2023 that align with the shift to a clean recent inspection record?
- 3.Which categories of allegations were substantiated in the complaint investigations, and how were they resolved?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #496803924
- 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
- 7
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 5
- Type B citations · administrative
- 17
- Substantiated allegations
- 3
Available reports · 13
Facility evaluation
Oct 1, 2025
Facility evaluation
Dec 19, 2024
Facility evaluation
Sep 10, 2024
Facility evaluation
Oct 19, 2023
Complaint investigation
Jun 2, 2023
1–5 of 13 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$5,800 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $5,800 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $9,200 / mo
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
8 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Incontinence care
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Memory Care
1 service
- Dementia-certified staff
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
12 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Art studio / Craft room
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Pet Friendly
- Activity room
- Library / Reading room
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Piano / Music room
- Fitness center / Gym
Outdoor Spaces
5 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
- Patio seating areas
- Raised garden beds
Dining Options
6 features
- Kosher meals available
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Professional chef
- Restaurant-style dining
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
Transportation
2 features- Personal Vehicle Parking
- Scheduled transportation
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Guest meals available
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
4.1Average RatingAveraged from 19 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families consistently praise the warm setting and attentive, dignified hands-on care, but should ask about staffing levels and follow-up communication during medical emergencies.
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- Atmosphere & grounds — Reviewers repeatedly highlight the beautiful, peaceful grounds with chickens, gazebo, roses, and large sunny communal spaces.
- Staff & care — Many families describe staff as attentive, patient, and hands-on, providing dressing, bathing, and feeding with care and dignity even for non-ambulatory or difficult residents.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — Residents are frequently described as clean and neat, and the facility itself is noted as clean and well-maintained after a remodel.
- Dining — Several reviewers specifically call out the food as great and the meals as nutritious.
- Communication — Some families appreciate proactive updates, including one mention of staff sending photos of a resident participating in activities.
- Communication — A couple of reviews describe gaps in communication during medical emergencies, including a lack of notification and follow-up when a resident became seriously ill.
- Staff & care — One review notes a need for more staff, particularly for physical therapy support, so families may want to ask about current staffing ratios.
- Value & pricing — A reviewer with a resident who has complex needs questioned whether the cost matched the level of specialized care provided, worth clarifying for residents with unique medical situations.
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