Diamonds On The Water in Albion, CA

Diamonds On The Water is an assisted living community in Albion, CA.

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33531 Navarro Ridge Road, Albion, CA 95410

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.8 from 42 reviews
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Overall Review of Diamonds On The Water

differentiator 22 reviews mention this

Prayer retreat is the focus

Prayer and spiritual reflection are central to the stay experience.

Many reviewers describe the property as a place to get away for prayer, meditation, and reflection, often framing it around God or worship. Several mention specific prayer-related spaces like a prayer cabin or prayer cabin views. A few also note worship events or a Holy Spirit-centered atmosphere as part of what makes the trip feel meaningful.

common 8 reviews mention this

Quiet and safe feel consistent

Residents describe a quiet, peaceful environment during their stays.

A number of reviews call the setting peaceful and describe feeling away from everyday stress. One reviewer specifically mentions quiet time rules after 9pm and says staff resolved a concern quickly. Others describe the calm as part of why they’d return or why the experience is relaxing.

common 7 reviews mention this

Staff comes across as kind

Reviewers often describe the staff as helpful and kind.

Several reviewers mention kind, gracious, or wonderful staff. A few give examples like quick check-in assistance when no one was at the office. Others describe staff handling issues promptly, including noise concerns or general support during the stay.

differentiator 8 reviews mention this

Rustic cabins shape expectations

The stay is distinctly rustic, with cabins that feel back-in-time.

Many reviewers talk about the cabins as charming and rustic, sometimes comparing them to older-style cabins. Some describe a range of setups, from more standard cabins to shacks or more spartan accommodations. A couple highlight specific cabin experiences, including a prayer cabin with a preferred view, which reinforces that the property’s layout and cabin character matter.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Cleanliness needs attention

Some reviews report cleanliness problems that made the stay unpleasant.

A few reviewers describe cabins as dirty, pointing to issues like cobwebs, spiders, rats, mold smell, or bathrooms needing deeper cleaning. One reviewer suggests seeing the cabins before reserving after reporting they did not seem clean for a long time. While other guests praise cleanliness and maintenance, these negative accounts are specific enough to be a recurring concern for prospective visitors.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Ledford House (1.5 miles)
  • The Flats Cafe (1.8 miles)
  • Abalone Room At Little River Inn (5.2 miles)
  • Little River Inn (5.3 miles)
  • Queenie's Roadhouse Cafe (5.4 miles)
  • Elk Store (5.4 miles)
  • Stevenswood Lodge & Restaurant (5.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • YWAM Mendocino Coast (2.7 miles)
  • Mendocino Presbyterian Church (7.6 miles)
  • Temple of Kwan Tai (7.6 miles)
  • Christian Science Church & Reading Room (16.5 miles)
  • Presbyterian Church First Of Fort Bragg (16.5 miles)
  • Calvary Chapel (16.6 miles)
  • Our Lady Of Good Counsel (16.7 miles)

Parks

  • Navarro River Redwoods State Park (4.8 miles)
  • Van Damme State Park (5.1 miles)
  • Mendocino Cliffs (7.4 miles)
  • Mendocino Headlands State Park (7.6 miles)
  • Mendocino Bay Overlook (7.8 miles)
  • Fort Bragg Dog Park (16.7 miles)
  • Otis R Johnson Park (17.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Mendocino Cafe (7.6 miles)
  • Fiddlehead's Cafe (7.6 miles)
  • Espresso Drive-Thru (15.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (16.4 miles)
  • Cafe Jaavy (16.9 miles)
  • Drop In Donuts (17.1 miles)
  • Mendocino Cookie Company (17.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Mendocino Village Pharmacy (7.7 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (7.7 miles)
  • Safeway Food & Drug (16.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (16.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (16.8 miles)
  • Arena Pharmacy (20.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Courtney William (12.2 miles)
  • North Coast Dentistry (16.1 miles)
  • Simon Faith Fnp (16.2 miles)
  • Mendocino Coast Pediatric Medical Group (16.2 miles)
  • Fort Bragg Sleep Center (17.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mendocino Coast District Hospital (16.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Alamo (16.5 miles)
  • Skunk Train Rail Bike (17.2 miles)
  • Mendocino Coast Model Railroad (17.2 miles)
  • Fort Bragg Depot (17.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Coast Cinemas (16.8 miles)

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