Novellus Stockton
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight friendly and helpful staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its cleanliness and the warmth of its staff and resident community. However, families should be vigilant about visitor safety and staff responsiveness, as some visitors have reported being ignored or feeling unsupported during their visits.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
29 reviews on Google“Families will find a clean and welcoming environment characterized by friendly staff and a pleasant atmosphere. While many residents enjoy social activities like bingo and outings, there are serious concerns regarding staff responsiveness to visitors and occasional lapses in safety protocols.”
Quality Themes
Strengths
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Clean and fresh-smelling facility
- Engaging social activities and outings
- Welcoming and social resident community
Concerns
- Staff unresponsiveness to visitors/safety needs (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Difficulty reaching the facility via phone
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 33 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner provides highly personalized responses to positive reviews, often addressing specific details mentioned by the reviewer and using their name. For negative reviews, the owner maintains a professional and non-defensive tone, attempting to invite further dialogue to resolve issues.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1It’s wonderful to see how clean and fresh the facility smells; what are your specific protocols for maintaining such a pleasant environment for the residents?
- 2We noticed the management is very active in responding to feedback; how does the leadership team use resident and family input to improve daily operations?
- 3What is the best way for us to stay in consistent contact with the staff, especially if we have a quick question or need an update on a loved one?
- 4Could you tell us more about the social outings and specific activities that help the residents connect with the local Stockton community?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency or a sudden change in health needs, what is the immediate protocol for notifying the family and coordinating care?
- 6How does the staff ensure that every resident's specific safety and personal needs are addressed promptly throughout the day and night?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Wonderful place. Clean, smells great & the residents socialize. They play bingo & dominoes! Staff are very helpful.”
“Every time I visit Novellus I have a heart warming experience with all the people there. I'd like to thank the staff for all the help and consideration through the years.”
“My mother was a resident of Camlu Assisted Living Facility for 5 years. She moved there at age 97 and remained a resident until she died at the age of 102. The staff was friendly and nice to my mother.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division
Mar 19, 2026OtherClean
This report documents a follow-up visit conducted on March 19, 2026. All deficiencies cited in previous visits (12/05/2025) related to medication audits, in-service training, and fire/disaster drills have been cleared by the facility staff. No new deficiencies were cited during this inspection.
Dec 5, 2025InspectionClean
The inspection identified several critical deficiencies, including multiple Type A violations related to medication administration errors and failure to conduct required emergency drills. Additionally, Type B deficiencies were noted concerning sanitation and maintenance issues within the kitchen area. Immediate corrective action is required for the medication and drill compliance issues.
Oct 27, 2025OtherClean
This report documents a follow-up visit conducted on October 27, 2025. The primary finding is that a previously cited deficiency (Section 87555(b)(29)) has been cleared by the facility, with documentation provided for the correction.
Oct 10, 2025OtherClean
The facility underwent a Case Management visit following an incident report. The inspection revealed multiple deficiencies, primarily concerning the kitchen area. One Type B deficiency was cited regarding general food service equipment maintenance and cleanliness.
Sep 5, 2025OtherClean
The facility underwent an unannounced Case Management visit concerning an incident report regarding an unexpected death. The Licensing Program Analyst met with the Administrator and reviewed the pre-assessment and support plan for resident R1. No specific deficiencies were cited in the provided report sections.
Jul 14, 2025OtherClean
FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
Apr 23, 2025OtherClean
The facility was visited unannounced to conduct a case management incident report review. The reviewer noted that no deficiencies were cited during today's visit, and the facility representative was able to provide pertinent documentation related to the resident's incident.
Dec 11, 2024OtherClean
The facility underwent an unannounced POC visit. The narrative indicates that the facility submitted required corrections by their due dates, and all previously cited deficiencies have been cleared. No deficiencies were noted during this inspection.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Nov Pershing LLC
MONARES, GRETCHEN
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