I've been living here and am extremely pleased - the staff are competent, caring, and go out of their way with personalized service, weekly check-ins, and cooperative administration. My private room is extremely clean, the welcoming, mental-health-respecting environment and new owners' energy have noticeably improved residents' health, and they support veterans with VA benefits; I'd recommend this facility, though the meals could use more variety.
Residents and reviewers would recommend to friends
Cons
Meals could be improved
Limited meal variety
Summary review
Overall sentiment from the reviews is strongly positive, with multiple comments emphasizing attentive, competent caregiving and a noticeable improvement in resident well-being. Reviewers consistently highlight staff who are not only professional but go out of their way to assist residents. There is repeated mention of personalized attention and weekly visits by staff to meet with residents, which supports the impression of active, hands-on care and regular monitoring.
Care quality and staff: The dominant theme is the quality of care. Reviews describe staff as caring and competent, with cooperative administration supporting their efforts. Staff behaviors noted in the summaries include going beyond basic duties, providing personalized service, and showing respect for residents' mental health. The weekly visits to meet residents were specifically mentioned, suggesting routine check-ins or outreach that contribute to perceived health improvements. Multiple reviewers explicitly stated that residents' health noticeably improved, which reinforces the positive assessment of clinical and day-to-day care.
Facilities and cleanliness: The facility itself is described favorably. Reviewers mention private rooms and characterize the environment as extremely clean and welcoming. Those points indicate an attention to both privacy and hygiene standards, which are important for resident comfort and infection control. The phrase "cares about tenants" and "welcoming environment" suggests the physical setting and culture together create a comfortable living space for residents.
Dining and activities: The primary negative across the reviews concerns dining—specifically that meals could be better and are not varied enough. This is the clearest area for improvement cited by reviewers. There is no detailed critique of menus, nutrition, or meal service logistics beyond lack of variety, so it appears the issue is primarily culinary diversity and possibly taste rather than service frequency or dietary care.
Management and ownership: Reviews note that new owners have brought a positive energy and renewed outlook to the community. This change in management is framed positively and tied to improvements in the atmosphere and possibly services. Administration is described as cooperative, which complements the praise for staff and suggests that leadership supports the caregiving team's approach.
Special programs and recommendations: Support for veterans through assistance with VA benefits is explicitly mentioned, which is a concrete service that can be important for eligible residents and their families. Multiple reviewers said they would recommend the facility to friends, indicating overall satisfaction and trust in the community's offerings.
Notable patterns and considerations: The reviews collectively paint a picture of a well-run facility with strong interpersonal care, cleanliness, and privacy options. The most consistent shortcoming is meal variety, a contained concern relative to the many positive points about staff, management, and resident outcomes. There are no mentions of safety issues, staffing shortages, or major facility deficiencies in the provided summaries. Based on these summaries alone, Sierra Villa Assisted Living appears to excel in hands-on, respectful caregiving and in fostering a revitalized, welcoming environment while having a clear, addressable weakness in dining variety.
Location
About Sierra Villa Assisted Living
Sierra Villa Assisted Living sits in a quiet and lovely part of Clovis, so residents can enjoy peaceful surroundings and still have easy access to stores, restaurants, parks, fun places, and medical offices when they need them, and with room for up to 49 seniors, the place keeps a comfortable, community feeling while offering a bit more space than some smaller homes and has a good reputation for being affordable compared to other places nearby. The staff at Sierra Villa are all fully trained, and they're friendly and available day and night to help with things like bathing, getting dressed, medication, hygiene, bathroom assistance, and getting a haircut, and everyone gets a personal care plan so that services match individual needs, and there's help for people who need non-ambulatory care, diabetic support, incontinence management, or memory care, so folks don't have to worry if their needs change. People live in their own private apartments and have access to big common areas where they can relax, visit friends, or join in the regular activities like movie nights, music, art, exercise classes, and planned outings, and the place has a library, walking paths, garden spaces, and even a hot tub, steam room, and fitness room, so there are things to do indoors and out for anyone who wants to stay active. Sierra Villa believes in keeping residents engaged, so they have structured programs and a full schedule of social, educational, and entertaining activities that boost social interaction and help people keep up friendships, whether through on-site or off-site devotional gatherings, resident-led events, or just simple chances to get together, and the staff supports residents' health and independence through a resident-first approach, up-to-date care standards, and detailed care plans that cover meals, staff help, medication supervision, and activities. The facility has safety features and on-site medical support, plus transportation services and easy parking, so residents can get to appointments or out for a bit of fun when they want, and rooms come with wheelchair-accessible showers to help folks stay comfortable. The community at Sierra Villa really works to keep everyone comfortable, safe, and involved, promoting independence but making sure nobody feels alone, and that's important as people look for a place they can truly call home while getting the care they need.
People often ask...
Sierra Villa Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,602 per month.
Sierra Villa Assisted Living offers assisted living and memory care.
The full address for this community is 175 W Sierra Ave, Clovis, CA, 93612.
Yes, Sierra Villa Assisted Living offers 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.
State of California Inspection Reports
37
Inspections
5
Type A Citations
13
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
25 Apr 2025
25 Apr 2025
Identified that staff binders were reviewed, the medication room and logs checked, and the First Aid kit was complete. Found that only one administrator certificate was active while others remained in pending status due to incorrect information submitted online, with the pending administrator seeking guidance on next steps; citations and technical violations were issued; and several documents, including designations, administrator forms, proof of liability insurance, an emergency and disaster plan, a personnel report, a client/resident registry, and a surety bond, were requested to be submitted to the Fresno CCL office by 5/07/2025.
24 Apr 2025
24 Apr 2025
Identified safety and care condition findings, including bathrooms with hot water around 106–111°F, centrally stored and locked medications, adequate food supplies (2 days perishables and 7 days non-perishables), a kitchen in good repair with refrigerator at 41.4°F and freezer at -4°F, unobstructed doors and maintained outdoor areas, and functioning fire safety equipment and detectors; resident files were reviewed.
06 Jan 2025
06 Jan 2025
Found that information from the site appeared to be in compliance, but the reporting party's statements were incomplete and there wasn't enough evidence to prove or disprove the allegations, so they were unsubstantiated. Conducted an exit interview.
21 Sept 2024
21 Sept 2024
Investigated the allegation described in the complaint; found insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the allegation, so it remained unsubstantiated.
21 Sept 2024
21 Sept 2024
Investigated allegations lacked sufficient evidence; thus, allegations regarding the complaint remained unverified.
08 Jul 2024
08 Jul 2024
Found the thermostat was locked and inaccessible, controlled by the main office, leaving the temperature uncomfortable. Found a resident with full bed rails while not on hospice, with staff noting hospice care ended on 4/14/24.
08 Jul 2024
08 Jul 2024
Observed temperature control issues and bed rail usage not in compliance with regulations during inspection.
§ 9058
§ 87303(a)
§ 1569.695(a)
17 May 2024
17 May 2024
Identified a clean, well-maintained home with proper temperatures, secured medications, adequate food supplies, and functioning safety systems. Noted deficiencies were cited and several documents requested by 5/24/2024; administrator certification remained active.
17 May 2024
17 May 2024
Inspection identified compliance with regulatory requirements for resident rooms, kitchen, safety measures, and documentation.
§ 87303(d)
§ 87303(f)
§ 87303(e)(6)
§ 9058
01 Feb 2024
01 Feb 2024
Identified that incident reports were not submitted to the Department within seven days of occurrences.
01 Feb 2024
01 Feb 2024
Found no clear evidence to prove that staff failed to supervise resulting in an assault. Found no clear evidence that residents under age 60 are incompatible or that the home cannot meet residents' needs.
01 Feb 2024
01 Feb 2024
Found deficiencies in incident reporting during a recent visit.
19 Dec 2023
19 Dec 2023
Found the allegation that staff prohibited a resident from having visits unsubstantiated.
19 Dec 2023
19 Dec 2023
Reviewed allegation of staff preventing resident visits, outcome inconclusive due to lack of evidence.
§ 87608(5)(b)
§ 87303(b)
29 Nov 2023
29 Nov 2023
Identified an unannounced annual review; detectors tested and functioning; water in building #2 measured 111.8°F; adequate 2-day perishable and 7-day non-perishable food observed; chemicals stored in a locked closet; medications secured in the main office; time constraints necessitated a return to complete the review.
29 Nov 2023
29 Nov 2023
Confirmed compliance with licensing regulations during an annual inspection, with minor deficiencies noted for follow-up inspection.
§ 87303(a)
11 Jul 2023
11 Jul 2023
Investigated a 7/11/2023 follow-up on a 6/25/2023 incident involving two residents; toured the site and interviewed the administrator and staff; found no deficiencies.
11 Jul 2023
11 Jul 2023
Confirmed no deficiencies cited during inspection following incident involving two residents.
15 Mar 2023
15 Mar 2023
Found that the hospice discussion with a resident was unfounded. Found that the claim about residents leaving for outings was unfounded.
15 Mar 2023
15 Mar 2023
Interviews and records were examined for allegations regarding residents leaving the facility for outings and signing a hospice contract, but no evidence was found to support these claims.
§ 87211(a)(1)
24 Jan 2023
24 Jan 2023
Identified deficiencies related to medication management and weight loss documentation during a case management visit following a prior complaint. Records showed concerns about a resident's weight loss and that medications had not been ordered since October 2022.
24 Jan 2023
24 Jan 2023
Investigated the allegation that a resident received Ensure without a verified prescription. Found that the available information did not meet the preponderance of evidence standard to support the allegation.
24 Jan 2023
24 Jan 2023
Identified deficiencies in documentation and medication management during the visit.
27 May 2022
27 May 2022
Found deficiencies in COVID-19 infection control precautions, including no central entry point with hand sanitizer and a sign-in policy for routine symptom screening, and no postings for coughing etiquette or physical distancing. Noted PPE supply was not fully available on site and some required postings were missing, indicating ongoing noncompliance with infection control requirements.
27 May 2022
27 May 2022
Identified deficiencies in infection control practices during inspection.
20 Apr 2022
20 Apr 2022
Found multiple health and safety concerns, including an infection-control lapse with a staff member not wearing a mask, an unoccupied bed, opened and undated food in the kitchen, pests in a freezer, dirty kitchen surfaces and refrigerator tops, a puddle of dirty mop water outside, debris and overgrown weeds in the yard, frost in a storage freezer, moldy produce in a storage refrigerator, and a damaged door with a hole in it.
20 Apr 2022
20 Apr 2022
Investigated the allegation that a resident sustained a broken tooth during residence; records showed no injury occurred, and the resident was found to have a chipped tooth, with staff unaware of any incident resulting in a broken tooth. The allegation was found unsubstantiated.
20 Apr 2022
20 Apr 2022
Identified that a resident and their responsible party were not informed that hospice care had been started. The evidence supported that hospice placement occurred without disclosure to the resident or their responsible party.
20 Apr 2022
20 Apr 2022
Identified health and safety concerns during a visit to the facility, including staff not following infection control practices, improper food storage, and maintenance issues.
§ 87465
§ 87466
28 May 2021
28 May 2021
Found infection control practices not in compliance, including no hand sanitizer or sign-in policy with symptom screening at entry, and two staff not wearing face coverings. A citation was issued.
28 May 2021
28 May 2021
Identified non-compliance with infection control practices during the inspection.
§ 87465(a)(9)
10 May 2021
10 May 2021
Found insufficient evidence to prove the specific allegation occurred.
10 May 2021
10 May 2021
Investigated an allegation regarding the facility; found insufficient evidence to prove the violation occurred, resulting in the allegation being unsubstantiated.
17 Jun 2020
17 Jun 2020
Investigated allegations of resident mistreatment, including vomiting and denial of visitors, as well as retaliation and medication errors, but found insufficient evidence to support these claims.
§ 87468.1(a)(8)
10 Mar 2020
10 Mar 2020
Found no deficiencies during visit following an incident reported to the licensing office.
§ 87555
§ 87303
29 Oct 2019
29 Oct 2019
Reviewed request for a new Administrator and outstanding licensing fees during unannounced visit. Deficiency issued for overdue fees.
09 Oct 2019
09 Oct 2019
Found allegation of staff failing to obtain proper medical care for resident to be unfounded after reviewing records and conducting interviews.