Residents and families consistently describe the staff as caring, kind, and attentive.
Across many reviews, people highlight nurses, CNAs, and therapy teams as patient and supportive during recovery and everyday care. Several reviewers mention staff who helped them feel comfortable, safe, and respected, including during rehab and longer stays. A few reviews are negative, but even those focus on how staff handled specific situations like communication, medication, or assistance rather than questioning whether residents received care at all.
common10 reviews mention this
Cleaning and facility upkeep stand out
Multiple reviews call out the facility as clean and well kept.
Several families and residents emphasize cleanliness as a major factor in why they were comfortable staying there. Reviews also describe the building as not smelling, and point to a generally maintained environment. In addition to cleanliness, a few reviewers tie the tidy setup to feeling cared for and safe during rehab, short stays, and end-of-life care.
common12 reviews mention this
Rehab and therapy help residents recover
Physical therapy and rehab support show up often in resident stories.
Many reviews mention skilled therapy and rehab after injuries or medical events, including encouragement to get up and move. Several people describe physical therapy as a key part of their progress and the path back home, sometimes with training for family members. Reviews also suggest staff coordination around medical needs and appointments during the recovery period.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Meal quality is mixed
Dining reviews include both strong praise and serious complaints.
Some reviewers say meals are good, with a dietitian helping ensure residents get proper meals, balanced nutrition, and options to match needs. Others describe food as a problem, including reports of severely disliked meals and concerns about diet accuracy for diabetes. Taken together, the dining experience appears inconsistent across residents and reviews.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Communication and phone access frustrate some
A recurring concern is difficulty reaching residents by phone.
A few reviews specifically mention phone access problems, such as long delays trying to reach a loved one or the main line being busy. Others describe communication as poor, including situations where families felt they could not confirm care details. Even with overall praise for staff, these reviews treat phone and communication as a real limitation.
common6 reviews mention this
Activities and mental engagement matter
Residents describe enough daily engagement to help them stay active.
Several reviews mention activities as part of daily life, including keeping residents active mentally and physically rather than leaving them isolated. People also talk about scheduled daily activities and opportunities that add variety during recovery or longer stays. Families sometimes connect that engagement to how happy or comfortable residents seem over time.
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Features
Housing
84 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Cafes
The Pour Choice (0.3 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (0.9 miles)
Starbucks (0.9 miles)
Starbucks (2.4 miles)
Starbucks (2.4 miles)
North Fork Chai (3.1 miles)
Starbucks (7.8 miles)
Restaurants
Auburn Ale House (0.3 miles)
Taco Tree (0.5 miles)
In-N-Out Burger (0.8 miles)
Crooked Lane Brewing (1.3 miles)
Dunk 'n Run Donuts (2.3 miles)
Pho King Good (2.4 miles)
Black Bear Diner Auburn (2.5 miles)
Physicians
Sierra Optometry Center (0.9 miles)
Vista Complete Care (3 miles)
Next Level Dental (3.7 miles)
Guadalupe MD Avila-Kirwan Internal Medicine Uc Dav (3.7 miles)
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84 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Small, intimate assisted living with 24/7 supervision, personalized care, and strong healthcare coordination, plus private rooms and restaurant-style dining.
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