Sharon's Care Home is an assisted living community in Redding, CA.
Information last verified:
3544 Lake Forest Drive., Redding, CA 96003
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3 from 51 reviews
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4 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Sharon's Care Home
caveat8 reviews mention this
Care varies by staffing
Several residents and families report communication gaps and inconsistent hands-on support.
A number of reviews describe moments when staff attention felt delayed or unreliable, including unanswered phones and unaddressed call buttons. Others mention problems like long waits, missed meals or care items, and difficulty getting help with basic needs. Even in reviews that praise some caregivers, there are complaints about understaffing and organizational breakdowns that affected day-to-day comfort.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Medication handling is a concern
Some reviews describe problems getting prescribed medications on time and correctly.
Residents and families in multiple reviews report medication not being provided as expected, including delays, missing doses, or needing to argue for what was prescribed. One review also describes issues with receiving discharge-related medication or having incomplete medications when leaving. These accounts point to medication coordination as an area that can break down during a stay.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Food quality is mixed
Dining satisfaction is inconsistent across reviews.
Some reviewers say the food was decent or even good, while others call it abysmal or describe it as processed and unpleasant. A few accounts also mention limitations in meeting individual dietary needs, even when those needs were discussed. Overall, the reviews donāt agree on dining quality, with both positive and strongly negative experiences appearing.
common11 reviews mention this
Nurses and CNAs can stand out
Many reviewers highlight kind, attentive caregiving from nurses and CNAs.
Positive reviews repeatedly describe nurses and CNAs who treat residents with care and respect, and who stay engaged with both patients and families. Several reviewers thank staff for being polite, accommodating, and helpful during visits or longer stays. Some negative reviews still acknowledge that individual nursing staff may be kind, even when larger operational issues are reported.
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Features
Housing
6 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Redding Municipal (10 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Little Caesars Pizza (1.3 miles)
McDonald's (1.4 miles)
El Zarape Mexican Food (1.6 miles)
Dill's Deli (1.7 miles)
Janya Thai Cuisine (1.8 miles)
Chu's Too (2.4 miles)
Wienerschnitzel (2.4 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (1.7 miles)
Owens Healthcare (2.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.5 miles)
Rite Aid (2.5 miles)
Lims Family Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (1.7 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (1.9 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (2.4 miles)
Theory Collaborative (2.5 miles)
From The Hearth Cafe (2.8 miles)
Evergreen - Coffee Shop + Boutique Hotel (3 miles)
Starbucks (3.4 miles)
Parks
Caldwell Park (1.9 miles)
Hospitals
Day Dreams (2.3 miles)
Restpadd Psychiatric Health Facility (2.5 miles)
Z MD Sleep Center (2.6 miles)
Patients Hospital (2.6 miles)
Golden Living Center (3 miles)
William F Nicol DDS (3.4 miles)
Mercy Foundation North (3.4 miles)
Places of Worship
Bethel Church (2.4 miles)
Little Country Church (3 miles)
Risen King Community Church (3.1 miles)
Physicians
Northern Heart & Vascular Institute (2.4 miles)
North Valley Orthopedics (2.4 miles)
Shasta Orthopaedics - Schillen J David MD (2.4 miles)
Jack David Schillen (2.5 miles)
William W. Evans, DMD, MD (2.5 miles)
Daniel B Lenink MD Ocuofacial Plastic Surgery (2.5 miles)
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