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Serenity Villa
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 25 residents
- Phone
- (415) 609-3827
- Address
- 477 Petaluma Avenue
- Licensed since
Sonoma County context
156*CCLD
Total facilities
6.7*CCLD
Avg citations
10.5*CCLD
Avg visits
2.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
11 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2025
- 87303(f)Type B
Based on LPA's/staff observation, interview & record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not providig garbage cans with cover lids to resident's bedrooms and bathrooms which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87463(a)Type B
Based on LPA's/staff observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of seven resident's care plans were not signed by their responsible parties which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87309(a)Type A
Based on observation, the Licensee/Administrator did not comply with the section cited above in that a cleaning cart with chemicals was left unattended in the residents hallway which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87202(a)Type A
Based on observation, the Licensee/Administrator did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 4 fire extinguishers were not serviced since December 21, 2023 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87355(e)Type A
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that two Caregivers (S1) and (S2) were not associated with the facility in Guardian which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87465(h)(5)Type A
Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above that resident's (R1) had a whole tablet of an unidentifiable medication loose in the medication bin. In addition, resident's (R2) prescription for Aripiprazole had no prescription label on the bottle or in the medication bin. Both incidents pose an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 87465(c)(2)Type A
Based on LPA/Licensee's observation, spot check, records review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 7 medications reviewed for residents in care were not given according to the physician's orders, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 87466Type A
87466 Observation of the Resident - The licensee shall ensure that residents are regularly observed for changes in physical…& that appropriate assistance is provided when such observation reveals unmet needs...This requirement has not been met as evidence by: Based on interviews conducted and records review. Facility did not observe change of condition in R1 after blister popped out of R1’s right foot, which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the residents in care.
- 87211(a)(1)(B)Type B
87211 Reporting Requirements (a) Each licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency such reports as the Department may require… (1) A written report shall be submitted to the licensing...& person responsible for the resident within 7 days…(B) Any serious injury as determined by the attending physician and occurring while the resident is under facility supervision. This requirement has not been met as evidence by: Based on LPA’s records review and interviews conducted Administrator did not ensure that CCL was notified of incidents involving R1’s Stage II pressure injury, which poses a potential health & safety risk to residents in care.
- 87303(a)Type A
87303(a)Maintenance and Operation- (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services & procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees, and visitors. This requirement is not met: Based on records review and interviews conducted with Licensee, the facility did not ensure that front entrance was operating properly, which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of residents in care.
2022
- 87203Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 emergency exits was locked with a combination lock, inabeling anyone not having the combination the ability to exit. This poses an immediate health, safety risk to persons in care. **Immediate Civil Penalty assessed in the amount of $500.
Inspection record
13 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-12-02.
5 routine inspections, 6 complaint visits. 5 complaints on record, 3 of 5 substantiated.
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection4 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
11 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Sebastopol
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Serenity Villa licensed in California?
Yes, Serenity Villa is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2016.
How many citations does Serenity Villa have?
Serenity Villa has 11 citations on record: 8 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 13 visits (5 inspections, 6 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was Serenity Villa last inspected?
Serenity Villa was last inspected on December 2, 2025 (about 6 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Serenity Villa?
Serenity Villa is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 25 residents. It is located in Sebastopol, Sonoma County, California.
How does Serenity Villa compare to other assisted living facilities in Sonoma County?
Serenity Villa has 11 citations. The county average is 6.7 citations per facility. There are 156 assisted living facilities in Sonoma County.
Does Serenity Villa have any serious violations?
Serenity Villa has 8 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to residents. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Serenity Villa had any complaint inspections?
Serenity Villa has received 6 complaint-triggered inspections. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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