Sierra View Senior Living

    120 Dorsey Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95945
    • Assisted Living

    Loving long-tenured staff, homey community

    I placed my parent at Sierra View and have been impressed by the loving, long-tenured staff who make it feel like home. The food is delicious, activities and gardens keep residents engaged, and the attentive end-of-life care, reasonable rates, and personalized attention make it a very reassuring, recommendable small community.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    5.00·(17)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      4.7

    Pros

    • Family-owned leadership
    • Compassionate, long-tenured staff
    • Personalized, attentive care
    • High-quality on-site dining and desserts
    • Home-like, comfortable atmosphere
    • Active social programming and music offerings
    • On-site salon, gardens, and outdoor seating
    • Affordable, transparent pricing
    • Assistance with pet placement and family guidance
    • Small community with strong social engagement

    Cons

    • Modest finishes and limited luxury amenities
    • Small-scale operation with limited specialized clinical services
    • Limited capacity that may affect immediate availability

    Summary of reviews

    Sierra View Senior Living presents as a small, family-owned assisted living option that reviewers consistently describe as home-like and comfortable. The facility is frequently characterized by a warm atmosphere—period furnishings, a fireplace, and live-era music contribute to a domestic feel. Maintenance of common areas, gardens, and outdoor seating is noted, and the presence of an on-site salon adds convenience for residents.

    Staffing and care are central strengths in the reviews. Long-tenured caregivers and a family-style management approach produce a consistent theme of compassionate, attentive interactions. Reviewers emphasize personalized attention, guidance for families, and attentive end-of-life care. Several families and some clinicians referenced the quality of care positively, portraying staff–resident relationships as close and supportive.

    Dining is repeatedly highlighted as a standout feature. The kitchen is described as producing fresh, appealing meals and desserts, with reviewers calling out skilled chefs and on-site meal service. Social dining occasions and a willingness to host family meals were also noted as contributors to resident satisfaction.

    Activities and social life are active relative to the facility's size. Music programming (including a grand piano), seated exercise, outdoor time in the gardens, and group socializing are part of the routine. The small community scale appears to support frequent interaction among residents and close staff involvement in activity programming.

    Management style is family-oriented and pragmatic: reviewers mention reasonable, transparent pricing and flexible policies, as well as assistance with nonclinical matters such as pet placement and family guidance. Multiple accounts indicate improvements after changes in ownership or management, suggesting an ongoing attention to operations and resident experience.

    Limitations to consider are consistent with a small, modestly appointed provider. The facility is described as not luxurious; finishes and amenities are modest compared with larger or higher-end communities. Because of its small scale and primarily assisted-living focus, Sierra View may have limited capacity for higher-acuity or specialized clinical services, and availability can be constrained when occupancy is high. Prospective residents needing advanced medical or specialty nursing care should confirm clinical capabilities and transfer arrangements in advance.

    Overall, Sierra View appears well suited for people and families prioritizing a home-like environment, personalized attention, and strong on-site dining and social programming. Those seeking extensive medical services or upscale amenities should evaluate whether the facility's scale and service mix meet their needs.

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    Location

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    Sierra View Senior Living is located at 120 Dorsey Dr, Grass Valley, CA, 95945.

    About Sierra View Senior Living

    Sierra View Senior Living sits in Grass Valley, CA, and has provided assisted living care services since 1984 as a family-owned community, which really sets it apart from the more corporate places in town, since you can sense the caring, present, and respectful staff from the minute you walk in, and you'll notice that they put the residents' health and safety first with regular wellness checks, 24-hour staff availability, and personal call pendants for everyone, which gives some peace of mind, and the staff helps with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other activities of daily living, so seniors feel supported without losing their independence. There are studio and one-bedroom apartments, and some residents stay in the Sierra View Manor, which gives a choice depending on comfort and needs, and all units, along with shared common areas, are kept safe and clean through regular housekeeping and laundry services, so no one has to worry about chores piling up. Nutritious meals planned by dieticians come three times a day in a dining hall with a set menu, but there are always alternative meal options, including organic, vegetarian, gluten-free, low sodium, kosher, or no sugar meals, and meal choices get reviewed regularly to keep things both tasty and healthy. You'll find transportation options to help residents get to appointments and run errands, and the community also offers a range of activities, like Super Bowl parties, Valentine's lunches, live music, arts and crafts, exercise groups, offsite trips, escorted walks, and spiritual services, all meant to help people stay engaged, active, and connected to others - there's always something different going on, and that helps keep the atmosphere positive and the days enjoyable. A full in-house salon gives modern hairstyling, coloring, and haircuts, and the place offers wheelchair-accessible showers, indoor and outdoor patios, a TV lounge, private dining rooms, and meeting spaces, giving everyone spots to relax or socialize. Health care services cover things like medication, diabetic care, incontinence needs, non-ambulatory support, and there's also memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, with routines to reduce confusion and prevent wandering, which helps families feel reassured. All of this comes in a setting aimed at building a sense of belonging and connection, wanting to foster dignity and peace of mind while promoting independence as much as possible, with staff ready to help day or night and a variety of senior living options tailored to each person's needs - and the community's earned local praise, including a spot in the Union's 2024 Best of Nevada County, as well as being easy to learn about on their website or social media for anyone wanting more details.

    People often ask...

    Sierra View Senior Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,139 per month.

    Sierra View Senior Living offers assisted living.

    There are 2 photos of Sierra View Senior Living on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 120 Dorsey Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95945.

    No, Sierra View Senior Living 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.

    License number295002836
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity49 residents
    LicenseeSIERRA VIEW SENIOR LIVING LLC
    EffectiveNovember 16th, 2021
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    Inspection Reports

    12

    Reports

    1

    Type A Citations

    1

    Type B Citations

    3

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    30 Oct 2025Inspection
    Found no deficiencies cited; Title 22 requirements were met.
    06 Nov 2024Inspection
    Observed the site was clean and well organized, water temperatures were within the required range, and no health or safety violations were observed.
    12 Oct 2023Inspection
    Found no deficiencies in the areas evaluated during a collateral visit.
    12 Oct 2023Inspection
    Found no health or safety violations; all resident and staff files contained required paperwork, water temperatures were within range, and areas were clean and well organized.
    06 Jan 2023Inspection
    Confirmed an immediate exclusion of an employee from all licensed facilities. The employee must not have contact with clients.
    15 Sept 2022Inspection
    Found no deficiencies; infection-control practices were in substantial compliance.
    08 Sept 2022Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging inadequate staffing and inappropriate staff conduct; interviews with residents and staff did not support the allegations.
    12 Nov 2021Inspection
    Found substantial compliance during a prelicensing visit, with a walk-through and adherence to COVID-19 protocols.
    27 Sept 2021Inspection
    Found no deficiencies cited; the site was in substantial compliance with infection control and safety measures, and PPE supplies exceeded 30 days.
    29 Jul 2021Complaint
    Investigated allegations that staff were untrained when administering medications and that medications were not disposed of properly for hospice residents; identified deficiencies in medication training and medication disposal procedures.
    • Type A87411(d)(4)
    • Type B87465(i)
    14 Jun 2021Complaint
    Investigated two allegations about temperature control and food service; both were found unfounded.
    04 Dec 2019Inspection
    No deficiencies were cited during the inspection, ensuring the health and safety of the residents in care.

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