Opportunities for interaction with backyard animals
Compassionate and caring staff
Accessible and welcoming staff presence
Owner/administrator hands-on involvement
Clean and well-maintained facility
Flexible, visitor-friendly policies
Knowledgeable caregiving team
Staff willingness to go the extra mile
Cons
Inconsistent staffing and high staff turnover
Gaps in medication-management and licensing controls
Variable administrative presence and oversight
Inconsistent staff training and experience levels
Potential weaknesses in safety and operational oversight
Summary of reviews
Overall impression: Reviews describe a small residential facility that emphasizes a home-like, family atmosphere with individualized attention. Many families and visitors praise the environment as welcoming and comfortable, with home-cooked, family-style meals, outdoor space and backyard animals that contribute to a domestic feel rather than an institutional one. The facility is consistently described as clean, attractive, and nurturing.
Care and staff: Care quality is frequently framed positively. Reviewers highlight compassionate, accessible caregivers who are knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile; owner/administrator involvement is noted as a strength that supports a hands-on culture. At the same time, several comments point to inconsistent staffing and relatively high turnover, which can create variability in who provides care and in continuity for residents. Relatedly, reviewers indicate uneven experience levels among staff, suggesting that training and experience can differ between shifts or employees.
Dining and activities: Dining is a clear strength—family-style, home-cooked meals are emphasized as part of the residence’s appeal. The small-home setting and outdoor animals are cited as meaningful activities and quality-of-life contributors; visiting policies are described as flexible and family-friendly, supporting frequent visits and engagement.
Facilities and cleanliness: The physical environment receives consistently favorable notes for cleanliness, comfort, and a well-maintained residential aesthetic. Common areas and private spaces are described as pleasant and conducive to a homelike stay.
Management and safety patterns: While administrative involvement is a positive when present, reviewers also raise concerns about variable management presence and overall operational oversight. Of particular note is an allegation that CNAs administered narcotics without appropriate licensing; this is a serious claim that speaks to gaps in medication governance and licensing controls. Taken together with staffing inconsistency, these items suggest families should inquire specifically about medication-administration protocols, staff licensure, training programs, turnover rates, and who is responsible for day-to-day clinical oversight.
Notable patterns and guidance for families: The dominant pattern is of a small, compassionate facility that delivers a homelike experience and strong interpersonal caregiving when staffed and supervised as intended. Areas to investigate further during a tour or intake conversation include staffing continuity and shift coverage, formal medication-management policies and verification of staff licensure, administrative presence and supervision, and staff training programs. These targeted questions will help families weigh the facility’s strengths in atmosphere and individualized attention against operational risks associated with turnover and medication oversight.
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Location
Abundant Residential Living Services, Inc is located at 1691 Joe Silva Ave, Atwater, CA, 95301.
About Abundant Residential Living Services, Inc
Abundant Residential Living Services, Inc is an authorized assisted living and residential care home, operating as an active corporation recognized in California since September 2021 with its main address at 1691 Joe Silva Ave in Atwater. The organization is nurse-owned and nurse-operated, serving seniors 65 and older who need help with daily activities, offering care for long-term stays, memory care, hospice, respite, and adult day services, and keeps a focus on protecting dignity and bringing positive energy during the golden years. The facility provides a home-like, family-style atmosphere with a peaceful, wooded setting and is designed for both comfort and safety, using handicap features, sprinkler systems, and wheelchair-friendly design to make moving around easy, and there are private rooms plus spaces tailored for memory care residents, with staff on-site 24 hours. The leadership team, including Jessica Johnson as Secretary and Surinder Ahluwalia as Director and CEO, guides a caring staff group known for being friendly and helpful, and Tennille Spencer serves as the registered agent. People can bring small pets, and there are options for immediate move-ins or joining a waitlist. Amenities include regular cleaning and maintenance, housekeeper services, guest parking, washers and dryers, cable TV, wifi/internet, and both kitchens and kitchenettes available in rooms-plus, nutritious meals are prepared onsite for residents, who take part in arts, crafts, fitness in the gym, regular social activities, games, and education or health and wellness programs. There's a salon and barbershop onsite, a dedicated game and craft room, and a dining room, so people always find places to gather. The staff offer personal care, transportation to doctor visits, walking and wheelchair assistance, laundry, and support with daily tasks, and they welcome family for scheduled tours which can be arranged. Rates vary, depending on levels of care and room type, usually landing in the $5,500 to $10,000+ per month range, with long-term insurance accepted in some cases. The facility strives for a safe and reliable environment, keeping focus on dignity, quality, and support, all while making sure seniors' needs come first in their quiet Atwater community.
People often ask...
Abundant Residential Living Services, Inc offers assisted living and board and care.
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The full address for this community is 1691 Joe Silva Ave, Atwater, CA 95301.
No, Abundant Residential Living Services, Inc does not offer respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
Safety & Compliance
In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.
Identified multiple licensing deficiencies, including an inaccurate centrally stored medication record, outdated needs and services plans, hot water temperatures outside required ranges, and unsecured cleaners and medications.
Type B87465(6)(h)
Type B87463(a)
Type B87303(e)(2)
10 Mar 2026Inspection
10 Mar 2026Inspection
Identified a change in ownership and confirmed the applicant's understanding of licensing requirements.
29 Apr 2025Inspection
29 Apr 2025Inspection
Identified multiple safety and regulatory deficiencies during a yearly review, including cleaning products accessible to residents, incomplete medication logging, missing CPR/First Aid training for staff, missing health screenings for staff, and use of a non-designated room as a bedroom.
Type A87309(a)
Type B1569.618(c)(3)
Type B87412(a)(11)
Type B87465(h)
Type B87208(a)(7)(a)
12 Dec 2024Complaint
12 Dec 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint that staff denied residents outdoor access due to loose goats; goats were observed loose in the backyard.
Type B87303(a)
27 Mar 2024Inspection
27 Mar 2024Inspection
Found several health and safety deficiencies in a residential care setting, including hot water exceeding safe temperature, lack of verified staff first aid training, inaccessible resident records, expired food, and unsafe door hardware.
Type A87303(e)(2)
Type A1569.618(c)(3)
Type A87412(g)
Type A87465(a)(4)
Type A87465(h)
Type A87506(a)
Type A87202(a)
Type B87555(b)(8)
Type B1569.695(a)
13 Mar 2024Inspection
13 Mar 2024Inspection
Identified missing criminal background clearances for two staff and lack of association with the residence, posing an immediate risk to residents.
Type A87355(e)(2)
Type A87355(b)
Type A1569.17(b)
10 Jan 2024Complaint
10 Jan 2024Complaint
Identified concerns that staffing was insufficient, leading to emergency assistance calls. Observed a verbal altercation between staff and a resident and residents left in urine-soaked clothing for an extended period.
Type A87265(b)(3)
Type B87411(a)
Type B87468.1(a)
10 Jan 2024Complaint
10 Jan 2024Complaint
Identified an illegal eviction where a resident was not readmitted after a hospital visit. The resident's conservator did not receive an Admission Agreement within seven days.
Type A87224(a)
Type B87507(a)(c)
28 Dec 2023Inspection
28 Dec 2023Inspection
Identified that the deficiency regarding clearly specifying fees charged prior to or after admission was not cleared by the due date, and a civil penalty was to be assessed.
Type B87507(g)(3)(C)
08 Dec 2023Complaint
08 Dec 2023Complaint
Investigated an allegation that staff refused to allow a resident to return after a hospital stay; observed the resident was not present and found insufficient evidence to prove the allegation.
01 Dec 2023Complaint
01 Dec 2023Complaint
Investigated allegation that staff did not issue a refund; found a $1,355 holding fee charged and only $500 refunded, and the admission agreement did not clearly specify this holding fee.
Type B87507(g)(3)(C)
06 Nov 2023Inspection
06 Nov 2023Inspection
Observed no deficiencies during an unannounced case management visit.
25 Oct 2023Complaint
25 Oct 2023Complaint
Investigated allegations of inadequate care and supervision, improper incident reporting, and billing issues. Evidence showed severe skin irritation on a resident, multiple unreported incidents, and questions about medication records, while some other concerns were not supported.
Type A1569.2(c)
Type A87465(a)(4)
Type A87265(b)(7)
Type B87211(1)(D)
Type B1569.657(a)
10 Oct 2023Inspection
10 Oct 2023Inspection
Observed no deficiencies cited during an unannounced case management visit.
21 Sept 2023Inspection
21 Sept 2023Inspection
Identified deficiencies related to centralized medication storage and resident records, including medications not in original containers and missing centrally stored medication logs.
Type A87465(h)(4)
Type A87506(a)
Type A87465(6)(A)
12 Sept 2023Inspection
12 Sept 2023Inspection
Observed an unannounced case management visit and requests for complete resident files and related documents by a deadline. A non-compliance conference was scheduled, and no deficiencies were cited.
01 Sept 2023Complaint
01 Sept 2023Complaint
Investigated two specific allegations: staff were not trained to assist with self-administration of medications, and a resident's health-related needs were not met.
Type A1569.69(2)(f)
Type B87458(b)(1)(b)
28 Jul 2023Complaint
28 Jul 2023Complaint
Investigated a complaint about language barriers and missing resident medical records. The investigation identified that staff could not communicate in English with residents and licensing personnel, and that records for a resident were not provided.
Type A87411(a)
Type A87506(a)
17 May 2023Inspection
17 May 2023Inspection
Observed safety and documentation issues during a routine review. A bedridden resident lacked fire clearance, exterior door alerts were not functioning, a barbecue grill was accessible to residents, and centrally stored medication records were not current.
Type A87606(c)
Type A87705(l)(1)
Type A87705(j)
Type B87705(d)
Type B87465(6)
24 Mar 2023Complaint
24 Mar 2023Complaint
Identified that a resident was admitted without a complete pre-admission appraisal and with an incomplete needs and services plan, and staff lacked equipment to meet the resident's needs, creating a potential health and safety risk.
Type B87464(d)(d)
Type B87457
27 Feb 2023Complaint
27 Feb 2023Complaint
Identified issues with rate-change notice, refunds after a resident's death, access to belongings, and an itemized fee description.
Type B87507(f)
Type B1569.652(a)
Type B87507(g)(A)(1)
06 Jan 2023Inspection
06 Jan 2023Inspection
Identified that a holding fee charged before admission had not been refunded.
Type B87507(g)(3)(C)
07 Dec 2022Inspection
07 Dec 2022Inspection
Identified that a $1,300 holding fee charged prior to admission was not specified in the admission agreement and was not refunded when the resident did not move in.
Type B87507(g)(3)(C)
26 Sept 2022Inspection
26 Sept 2022Inspection
Identified a deficiency requiring California clearance or a criminal record exemption for staff after a staff member was present without clearance.
Type A87355(e)(1)
23 Sept 2022Inspection
23 Sept 2022Inspection
Observed that a resident left the premises unsupervised and entered a neighboring home, bypassing staff and creating safety concerns. Also noted that PRN medications were administered to a resident who was restrained, affecting personal rights.
Type A87468.2(a)(4)
Type A87465(a)(5)(D)
21 Sept 2022Complaint
21 Sept 2022Complaint
Investigated an allegation that a $500 preadmission fee was not refunded after a resident decided not to enter.
Type B87507(g)(5)(E)(g)
01 Sept 2022Inspection
01 Sept 2022Inspection
Followed up on a reported incident and retrieved the case file that had been removed. No deficiencies were issued.
31 Aug 2022Inspection
31 Aug 2022Inspection
Investigated an incident report, reviewed resident and staff records, and found no deficiencies.
13 Jul 2022Inspection
13 Jul 2022Inspection
Identified failure to assist residents with self-administered medications.
Type B87465(a)(4)
30 Jun 2022Inspection
30 Jun 2022Inspection
Identified a deficiency where two prescribed medications were not filled and eight days of medications were not administered to residents.
Type A87465(a)(4)
17 Jun 2022Inspection
17 Jun 2022Inspection
Identified deficiencies included inadequate initial training for staff who assist with medications, missing medications for residents, and insufficient perishable food supplies.
Type A87465(a)(4)
Type B1569.69(a)(2)
23 Mar 2022Inspection
23 Mar 2022Inspection
Found that pre-licensing requirements were met.
16 Mar 2022Inspection
16 Mar 2022Inspection
Identified safety and compliance issues during a pre-licensing visit. Issues included a detached smoke detector, unsecured carpet, high water temperatures, lack of grab bars near toilets, an unserviced fire extinguisher, and insufficient bed linens.
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