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Paintbrush Assisted Living and Memory Care

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm and caring memory care staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

4356 W Ashlan Ave, Westside · Fresno, CA 93722110 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.3/5

based on 44 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility offers a beautiful environment and highly skilled memory care staff that many families find deeply comforting. However, you should closely investigate the facility's current staffing ratios and medication protocols, as recent reviews have raised significant alarms regarding safety and professional conduct.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

44 reviews analyzed
Paintbrush Assisted Living is highly regarded for its beautiful, resort-like atmosphere and a memory care team that many families describe as loving and attentive. While many reviewers praise the kindness of specific directors and the cleanliness of the facility, there are serious allegations regarding inconsistent staffing levels, medication security, and professional conduct by leadership.

Quality Themes

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Food7.0Staff8.0Clean9.0Activities9.0Meds3.0Memory9.0Comms4.0Value3.0

Strengths

  • Warm and caring memory care staff
  • Beautiful, well-maintained, resort-style facility
  • Engaging resident activities and social events
  • Clean and comfortable living environments

Concerns

  • Inconsistent staffing levels and understaffing (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional behavior by management/leadership (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Issues with medication management and security (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

90%response rate
Good

The owner provides highly personalized responses to 5-star reviews, often mentioning specific staff members, residents, or details from the review. For negative or critical reviews, the owner shifts to a more formal, defensive, or investigative tone to address specific allegations.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It is wonderful to see how much care you put into responding to families online; how does that commitment to communication translate to how you update us on our loved one's daily well-being?
  • 2The facility looks beautiful and resort-style; could you tell us more about the specific social events or activities planned to keep residents engaged each week?
  • 3With the focus on memory care here, what specific protocols are in place to ensure medication is administered accurately and safely every day?
  • 4How do you ensure that staffing levels remain consistent and sufficient during overnight hours or during busy meal times?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency or a sudden change in health, what is the immediate process for notifying the family and coordinating care?
  • 6Since the community is so well-maintained, how do you manage resident security to ensure everyone feels safe and comfortable in their living environment?

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Key Review Excerpts

The care is excellent with a personal concern for the resident. My grandfather often says he is “ being treated like a king” talk about service.

Family member · 2026★★★★★

Traci and her staff of amazing people care for my mom’s physical and mental needs with a gentleness and kindness that has exceeded my expectations.

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★

I found a resident in a wheelchair outside in driveway a sleep. No staff around, had to go inside and tell receptionist.

Visitor · 2016★★★☆☆
Source: 44 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

27total
15 Type A— immediate health risk
15 Type B— non-compliance
Clean record— no deficiencies found
Apr 3, 2026Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Jan 12, 2026Complaint
Clean

This report details a complaint investigation conducted on 01/12/2026 regarding allegations of medication mismanagement and inadequate room cleaning. The investigation found that the allegations were unsubstantiated, meaning there was not enough evidence to prove the alleged violations occurred. Consequently, no citations were issued.

Jan 12, 2026Complaint
Clean

This report details a complaint investigation conducted on 01/12/2026 regarding allegations of medication mismanagement and inadequate room cleaning. The investigation found that the allegations were unsubstantiated, meaning there was not enough evidence to prove the alleged violations occurred. Consequently, no citations were issued.

Jan 12, 2026Other
Clean

This report details a complaint investigation conducted on 01/12/2026 regarding allegations of medication mismanagement and inadequate room cleaning. The investigation found that the allegations were unsubstantiated, meaning there was not enough evidence to prove the alleged violations occurred. Consequently, no citations were issued.

Nov 5, 2025Inspection
Clean

The facility underwent an Annual Inspection conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst. The report details positive observations regarding the cleanliness, organization, and safety measures in Memory Care, Assisted Living, and the kitchen areas. Crucially, the report explicitly states that no citations were issued during this inspection.

Aug 25, 2025Complaint
Clean

This complaint investigation found allegations regarding medication errors and failure to report incidents to be substantiated. Two deficiencies were cited: one Type A deficiency related to medication assistance, and one Type B deficiency concerning required incident reporting to the state and responsible parties. Immediate corrective action is required to ensure resident safety and compliance with reporting regulations.

Aug 25, 2025Complaint
Clean

This complaint investigation found allegations regarding medication errors and failure to report incidents to be substantiated. Two deficiencies were cited: one Type A deficiency related to medication assistance, and one Type B deficiency concerning required incident reporting to the state and responsible parties. Immediate corrective action is required to ensure resident safety and compliance with reporting regulations.

Aug 25, 2025Complaint
Clean

This complaint investigation found allegations regarding medication errors and failure to report incidents to be substantiated. Two deficiencies were cited: one Type A deficiency related to medication assistance, and one Type B deficiency concerning required incident reporting to the state and responsible parties. Immediate corrective action is required to ensure resident safety and compliance with reporting regulations.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Paintbrush,llc; Northstar Senior Living, INC.

Administrator

EDWARDS, DEANNE

Source: State licensing data

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