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The Vineyard at Fountaingrove

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive caregiving staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

200 Fountaingrove Pkwy, Santa Rosa, CA 9540364 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 29 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The facility shows a strong upward trend in quality, with recent reviews highlighting exceptional, personalized care and great activities. However, families should verify current staffing levels and cleanliness standards during their visit to ensure the concerns raised in older, more critical reviews have been fully resolved by the new management.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

29 reviews on Google
Families considering The Vineyard at Fountaingrove can expect a warm, community-focused environment where staff members are frequently praised for their compassion and personalized care. While recent reviews highlight exceptional service and improved engagement, older reviews and some recent feedback raise serious concerns regarding past management, staffing levels, and facility cleanliness.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff9.0Clean3.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory9.0Comms7.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive caregiving staff
  • Engaging resident activities and programming
  • Smooth transition and move-in support
  • Warm and welcoming community atmosphere

Concerns

  • Staffing shortages and resident neglect (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Issues with facility cleanliness and odor

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate
Good

The owner provides highly personalized and warm responses to 5-star reviews, often mentioning specific staff members. For negative reviews, they frequently use a consistent template to attribute issues to previous ownership and management.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It is wonderful to see how much care the management puts into responding to community feedback; how do you use that feedback to improve the daily experience for residents?
  • 2We love hearing about the engaging resident activities here; could you walk us through what a typical weekly calendar looks like for someone in assisted living?
  • 3What specific steps are being taken to ensure the common areas and resident rooms are kept fresh and meticulously clean at all times?
  • 4With a smaller, intimate community of 64, how do you ensure there is always enough staff available to provide attentive care during busy shifts?
  • 5How does the care team handle medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health during the overnight hours?
  • 6What kind of support do you provide to families to ensure the move-in process is as smooth and stress-free as possible?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff took the time to get to know our dad as a person, and that has made a huge difference in how comfortable he is.

Memory care family member · 2026★★★★★

Every time I visit, my mom is engaged in something whether it’s music, an activity, or just chatting with staff. It doesn’t feel like a facility, it feels like a community.

Memory care family member · 2026★★★★★

The team addressed every challenge with my Aunt and me. Together we successfully navigated this difficult transition smoothly.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★
Source: 29 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

76total
50 Type A— immediate health risk
58 Type B— non-compliance
Clean record— no deficiencies found
Oct 2, 2025Other
Clean

The inspection was conducted on 10/02/2025 as a Case Management-Legal/Non-compliance follow-up. The facility was found to be in a safe and comfortable condition with no deficiencies cited during this visit. The report notes that the facility was previously placed on non-compliance status and has undergone recent management changes.

Sep 9, 2025Other
Clean

The inspection was an Annual Continuation review for a full memory care facility. Three deficiencies were cited, all classified as Type B. These deficiencies relate to staff compliance, specifically concerning required health screenings for personnel, incomplete initial training records for medication assistance, and failure to provide proof of required annual staff training hours.

Aug 28, 2025Complaint
Clean

The facility underwent an Annual inspection on August 28, 2025. The inspection noted several positive aspects, including clean facility appearance and proper fire safety equipment. However, one Type B deficiency was cited regarding the failure to maintain proper hot water temperatures at resident care sinks.

Aug 28, 2025Inspection
Clean

The facility underwent an Annual inspection on August 28, 2025. The inspection noted several positive aspects, including clean facility appearance and proper fire safety equipment. However, one Type B deficiency was cited regarding the failure to maintain proper hot water temperatures at resident care sinks.

Aug 7, 2025Other
Clean

The inspection was conducted as a Case Management visit following a complaint investigation regarding alleged abuse. The primary deficiency found relates to mandated reporting requirements, specifically the failure to report suspected abuse within the required two-hour timeframe. The facility acknowledged the issue and committed to staff training to correct this deficiency.

Aug 7, 2025Complaint
Clean

The inspection was conducted as a Case Management visit following a complaint investigation regarding alleged abuse. The primary deficiency found relates to mandated reporting requirements, specifically the failure to report suspected abuse within the required two-hour timeframe. The facility acknowledged the issue and committed to staff training to correct this deficiency.

Aug 7, 2025Complaint
Clean

The inspection was conducted as a Case Management visit following a complaint investigation regarding alleged abuse. The primary deficiency found relates to mandated reporting requirements, specifically the failure to report suspected abuse within the required two-hour timeframe. The facility acknowledged the issue and committed to staff training to correct this deficiency.

Jul 29, 2025Complaint
Clean

The investigation was conducted following a complaint regarding a failure to issue a timely refund to the resident's authorized representative. The allegation was found to be SUBSTANTIATED because the licensee did not pay the refund within the required 15 days after the removal of the resident's belongings. One deficiency was cited related to the timely refund process.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Onelife Senior Living LLC, Fm Santa Rosa Investors

Administrator

DOWNEY, DENISE

Source: State licensing data

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