Pricing ranges from
    $4,000 – 4,800/month

    SENIOR CARE HAPPY LIFE VILLA

    2233 Donovan Dr, Lincoln, CA, 95648
    4.2 · 5 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    4.0

    Beautiful caring facility; minor issues

    I feel right at home here - the facility is beautiful, very clean and updated (bamboo floors, new beds), with lovely outdoor resting areas, safe walking paths and great food. The staff are friendly, caring and professional (Elena, the RN, and 24-hour nursing on duty), they host birthday parties, daily funny exercises, and provide experienced dementia/Parkinson/wound care in a family-like atmosphere. My only real issues are high up-front costs, occasional lack of transparency and a sense of money-driven management, but overall the care has been consistently excellent.

    Pricing

    $4,000+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $4,800+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.20 · 5 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.2
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Clean, updated facility
    • Bamboo flooring
    • New beds
    • Beautiful backyard and outdoor resting areas
    • Safe walking path
    • Attractive landscaping and flowers
    • Quiet location
    • 24-hour RN on duty
    • Experience in wound care
    • Experience in dementia care
    • Experience in Parkinson's care
    • Caring, professional, and attentive staff
    • Home-like, family-like atmosphere
    • Good / very good food
    • Regular activities (birthday parties, daily exercises)
    • Caring administrator Elena (RN)
    • Administrators living on-site
    • Consistently excellent care (reported)

    Cons

    • Unexpected down payment requirement
    • Lack of advance warning about fees
    • At least one report of an unwelcoming environment
    • Perception of money-driven management
    • Concerns about care quality reported by some
    • Perceived as overpriced / not affordable for non-rich

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is strongly positive, with multiple reviewers emphasizing cleanliness, modern updates, and a homelike atmosphere. The facility is repeatedly described as nice, clean, and updated — specific physical features called out include bamboo flooring and new beds. Outdoor spaces are highlighted as a major strength: a beautiful backyard, flowers, safe walking paths, and attractive outdoor resting areas contribute to a quiet, pleasant setting that residents and families appreciate.

    Care quality and staff receive consistent praise across most reviews. There is repeated mention of a 24-hour RN on duty and staff experienced in wound care, dementia care, and Parkinson’s care, which indicates an ability to handle a range of medical and cognitive needs. Reviewers describe the staff as caring, professional, polite, friendly, and highly attentive; several comments emphasize a family-like environment and administrators who live on-site, including a named caring administrator, Elena (RN). Multiple reviewers report consistently excellent care, and one notes the administration’s hands-on presence as a positive factor.

    Dining and activities are also strong points in the reviews. Food quality is described as very good, and social programming is noted — for example, birthday parties and daily "funny" exercise sessions that contribute to a lively, home-feel. The combination of good meals, engaging activities, and accessible outdoor areas reinforces the impression of a community that focuses on residents’ daily comfort and social engagement.

    There is a noteworthy dissenting perspective that raises concerns prospective residents and families should not ignore. One review reports an unexpected down payment for a room and a lack of advance warning about that fee, and expresses an unwelcoming environment and worries about care quality. That reviewer also perceives management as money-driven and notes the community may be overpriced or unaffordable for people without substantial means. While this negative viewpoint appears to be a minority compared with largely positive feedback, it introduces important caveats about financial transparency and perceived value.

    In summary, the dominant pattern in these reviews paints Senior Care Happy Life Villa as a clean, well-maintained, and professionally run facility with strong clinical staffing (including 24-hour RN coverage and experience with wound, dementia, and Parkinson’s care), a warm home-like atmosphere, pleasant outdoor spaces, good food, and active social programming. However, at least one reviewer raised serious concerns about unexpected financial charges, a potentially unwelcoming tone, and perceptions of cost-driven management. Prospective residents and families should weigh the generally positive reports of care and environment against that cautionary account by confirming contract terms (especially any deposits or down payments), meeting the onsite RN/administrator, observing mealtimes and activities, and asking specific questions about costs and billing practices before committing.

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    About SENIOR CARE HAPPY LIFE VILLA

    Senior Care Happy Life Villa sits in Lincoln, California, serving older adults who may need different levels of care, and while the name might sound cheerful, what really matters here is the range of services offered, because you'll find assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing all under one roof, and with a licensed capacity for six residents, folks here get a small community with 24-hour supervision and care from staff that includes a wound care-certified RN, which gives families a bit of peace knowing help's on hand for bathing, dressing, hygiene, and medication management, and there's assistance for meals, transfers, showers, and coordination with healthcare providers, so health needs are watched closely. Happy Life Villa offers home-cooked meals, snacks between meals, and can make dietary changes for health needs like diabetes, while laundry, housekeeping, and linen services help keep living spaces tidy. Each resident gets a private, furnished room with a kitchenette, cable TV, and WiFi, which means comfort but also a bit of independence, and common areas like a fitness center, salon/barbershop, dining room, and activity room give residents places to gather or take part in group events and classes. The place holds safety as a big deal, too, with features like handicap accessibility, sprinkler systems, and 24-hour supervision, so folks can move around with more confidence. For those needing memory support, Happy Life Villa has detailed, individualized care plans and programming for Alzheimer's or dementia, focusing on safety and engagement, and the property's garden and walking paths allow for some outdoor time and relaxation, plus group outings and excursions for those who enjoy getting out into the community, whether for errands, medical appointments, or just a bit of fun. There are wellness, exercise, social activities, arts and crafts, and movie nights aimed to help people stay active, social, and engaged, but if a resident or family wants quiet or privacy, that's respected, as well. The Villa's part of the American Caregiver Relief Network and offers respite care and caregiver consultation services, which supports families who need a break. With long-term care insurance accepted and the home licensed by California, the staff works with families for move-in, makes sure residents get comprehensive care plans, and operates with transparency about policies, waiting lists, and contract terms. It's a place designed to support seniors who want dignity and comfort in their days, with round-the-clock help available and enough on-site services that most needs are met without fuss or flash. Monthly costs can range from $2,400 to $9,970, depending on the care required, and tours or virtual visits are available for anyone considering a spot, but with only six openings, there's a cozy, personal feel you don't find in bigger places.

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    State of California Inspection Reports

    11

    Inspections

    1

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    4

    Years of reports

    12 May 2025
    Found all areas clean, safe, and in good condition; medications, cleaners, and sharps were securely locked away, and mandated posters and fire extinguishers were in place. Found two resident files and two staff files complete with all required documents.
    • § 9058
    02 Apr 2024
    Found no health or safety violations after reviewing resident and staff files and touring resident rooms, bathrooms, living room, kitchen, garage, and backyard. Observed a clean, well-organized home with up-to-date fire drills, a stocked first aid kit, and all required postings.
    02 Apr 2024
    Found no deficiencies during the inspection, confirming compliance with regulations and ensuring the safety of residents.
    24 Apr 2023
    Found: The allegation that residents were chemically restrained with medication was unfounded; no sleep aids were prescribed or administered and medications were given as ordered. Found: The allegation that staff were not fingerprint-cleared was unfounded, as all staff were fingerprint-cleared, and the allegations that staff were using drugs on duty or abusing residents were not supported, with staff observed to assist residents competently and residents well cared for.
    24 Apr 2023
    Confirmed allegations of chemical restraint with medication, lack of fingerprint clearance for staff, drug use by staff, and resident abuse to be unfounded. Residents were found to be well-cared for and staff were observed competently assisting residents.
    30 Mar 2023
    Found no deficiencies or health and safety violations. All resident and staff paperwork and trainings were complete and up to date, with a stocked first aid kit and PPE, a clean and organized premises, current fire drills, posted requirements observed, and LIC500 and liability insurance on file.
    30 Mar 2023
    Reviewed files, staff training, PPE supply, and facility cleanliness during inspection, no violations found.
    24 May 2022
    Found no health, safety, or resident-rights violations during an unannounced visit; infection control measures were in place and no COVID-19 concerns were identified.
    24 May 2022
    Confirmed substantial compliance with infection control regulations during annual inspection.
    01 Jun 2021
    Found no health, safety, or personal rights violations after an unannounced infection-control review; COVID-19 testing, symptom screening, hand sanitizer use, and PPE were completed, and a site tour was conducted, with no deficiencies identified and the site in substantial compliance at the time.
    01 Jun 2021
    Confirmed no violations found during inspection of infection control practices.

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