Vacaville, California
Vaca Valley Living A Memory Care Community
Assisted Living · Memory Care
80 Orange Tree Circle, Vacaville, CA 95687
Vaca Valley Living is a residential memory care community in Vacaville, CA specializing in Alzheimer's and dementia care.
- Licensed capacity
- 60 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- February 2018
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
- 1
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 3
AI summary
Over 8.4 years of operation, Vaca Valley Living has accumulated 6 Type A findings (the state's most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) and 4 Type B administrative findings, with 1 Type A finding occurring within the past three years.
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- Track record — The lifetime record shows 6 Type A and 4 Type B citations across 5 routine inspections and 13 complaint investigations, indicating a community that has drawn regulatory attention more than once over its history.
- Recent 3 years — Of the 6 lifetime Type A findings, only 1 falls within the past three years, and the pace of routine inspections has picked up to 7 visits in that window, suggesting closer recent oversight rather than a worsening pattern.
- Complaints — Complaint investigations (13 lifetime, 3 recent) outnumber routine inspections in the earlier years, and 7 of 24 investigated allegations were substantiated lifetime, with 4 of those substantiations occurring in just the last three years.
- Operating tenure — At 8.4 years licensed, there is a solid operating history to draw on, giving reasonable confidence that the record reflects real patterns rather than a small sample size.
- 1.Which categories of allegations were substantiated in the past three years, and what corrective actions were taken and verified?
- 2.Can staff walk through what changed operationally after the Type A finding within the past three years?
- 3.What is driving the volume of complaint investigations relative to routine inspections, and how does the community track resolution of each one?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #486830735
- 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
- 13
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 6
- Type B citations · administrative
- 4
- Substantiated allegations
- 7
Available reports · 23
Facility evaluation
Jan 15, 2026
Complaint investigation
Oct 9, 2025
Facility evaluation
Oct 9, 2025
Complaint investigation
Sep 26, 2025
Facility evaluation
Dec 20, 2024
1–5 of 23 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$6,000 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $6,000 / mo
- Studios
- $7,000 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $8,100 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
8 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Incontinence care
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Memory Care
1 service
- Specialized memory care activities
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
17 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
- Beauty salon / Barber
Outdoor Spaces
5 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
- Patio seating areas
- Raised garden beds
Dining Options
10 features
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Private Dining Room
- International cuisine
- Room service
- Kosher meals available
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Altered-texture food options
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Family & Visitors
2 features- Family support services
- Guest meals available
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
3.8Average RatingAveraged from 22 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Vaca Valley Living is widely praised for warm, attentive staff and noticeable improvements in residents' wellbeing, though a recent review raises questions about care consistency and staffing.
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- Staff & care — Families repeatedly describe staff, especially a team member named Nicole, as kind, patient, and deeply supportive during difficult transitions and health changes.
- Daily life & dignity — Multiple reviewers note residents becoming happier and more engaged, with one family describing a loved one going from a hermit to enjoying activities with housemates.
- Communication — Families mention staff are responsive to concerns and proactively inform them of issues, and that the community's social media updates help them feel connected.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The facility is frequently described as clean, newer, and well kept, contributing to a comfortable environment for residents.
- Dining — Reviewers note food is served with care, with one family reporting a parent eating well and thriving after a prior situation of neglect.
- Staff & care — One recent review describes inconsistent follow-through on doctor and hospice orders among care staff, so families should ask how care instructions are communicated and verified across shifts.
- Activities — A reviewer felt activity offerings were limited, mostly bingo and movies aside from popular music days, so it's worth asking about the variety and frequency of programming.
- Staffing levels — Past reviews mention short-staffing periods that the community was actively addressing, so families should confirm current staffing levels and any ongoing hiring efforts.
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