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Varenna at Fountaingrove

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight luxurious and beautiful campus setting. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

1401 Fountaingrove Pkwy, Santa Rosa, CA 95403322 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.4/5

based on 37 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice if you are looking for a luxury environment with high-end amenities and exceptional dining. However, families should be prepared for premium pricing and should verify that the level of resident engagement and activity variety meets your loved one's specific cognitive and social needs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

37 reviews on Google
Varenna at Fountaingrove is widely praised for its stunning, luxurious campus and high-end amenities, including beautiful lake views and excellent dining options. While many families highlight the warm, attentive staff and the beautiful physical environment, some reviewers have raised concerns regarding the high cost of care and the need for more engaging, challenging activities for residents.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff9.0Clean5.0Activities7.0MedsN/AMemory4.0CommsN/AValue3.0

Strengths

  • Luxurious and beautiful campus setting
  • High-quality dining and culinary experiences
  • Attentive and professional staff members
  • Excellent amenities including pools, fitness, and art studios

Concerns

  • High cost of care relative to service (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Lack of engaging or challenging resident activities

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

83%response rate
Generic

The owner relies heavily on a small set of repetitive, templated responses. While they personalize the messages by including the reviewer's name, the core content of the response rarely addresses the specific details or sentiments expressed in the reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1The campus looks absolutely beautiful; could you tell us more about how the art studios and fitness center are integrated into the residents' daily routines?
  • 2We've heard wonderful things about the culinary program; how often does the menu change, and are there options for specific dietary needs?
  • 3Since we are looking at long-term options, could you describe the specific programming and specialized support available within the memory care wing?
  • 4It’s great to see how much the management engages with the community through feedback; how does the staff use resident and family input to improve daily services?
  • 5In terms of medical care, what is the protocol for handling an unexpected health emergency or a sudden change in a resident's condition during the night?
  • 6With the premium level of amenities offered here, how do you ensure the value of the care and services stays consistent with the cost of residency?

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Key Review Excerpts

Beautiful and a world class community, very warm and personable team members to work with. Out friends and families kept taking pictures in front, inside and back view facing Fountaingrove Lake.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

My grandmother lost her house in the 2017 fires. The Varenna was so accommodating and welcoming in such a horrific time. Mike Simpson has been such an amazing person checking on her, even doing grocery shopping trips during Covid.

Family member · 2021★★★★★

Wonderful, award winning community that provides five star services and amenities including pools, fitness center, wine cave, five star dining, daily events, outings, performances, and activities, library, art studio, hobby shop, and business center.

Community visitor/Family · 2023★★★★★
Source: 37 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

22total
3 Type A— immediate health risk
1 Type B— non-compliance
Clean record— no deficiencies found
May 14, 2026Inspection
Clean

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Apr 22, 2026Other
Clean

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Mar 30, 2026Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Mar 30, 2026Other
Clean

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Mar 25, 2026Other
Clean

The facility underwent a Case Management visit on March 25, 2026. The Licensing Program Analyst met with the Administrator and requested documents, which were provided. The report explicitly states that there are no deficiencies cited for this visit.

Jan 5, 2026Other
Clean

The inspection was a case management visit conducted to gather information regarding a resident incident. The Licensing Program Analyst reviewed resident records and the facility's policy on private companions. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.

May 13, 2025Other
Clean

The facility underwent a continued annual inspection on May 13, 2025. The inspection covered general operational areas, including fire clearance, emergency plans, and staff file reviews. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.

Apr 24, 2025Other
Clean

The facility underwent a continued annual inspection on 04/24/25. The LPA reviewed resident files, which were found to be complete. The inspection noted that the LPA will return to complete reviews of staff training records and emergency disaster drills.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Varenna LLC, Gallaher Sr Lvg; Wellquest Living LLC

Administrator

BUOT, FERDINAND

Source: State licensing data

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