Westhaven Assisted Living

    1440 fairview street, Orland, CA, 95963
    4.1 · 11 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Compassionate, home-like care, some lapses

    I loved the clean, cheerful, home-like facility - private rooms, good meals, engaging activities, and a spacious, uncrowded layout. The caregivers and med-techs were thoughtful, well-trained, compassionate, and easy to communicate with; they felt like extended family during my relative's 6.5-year stay. It's a Christian but inclusive community that truly wants to serve seniors and is always striving to improve, though it isn't perfect. Sadly we experienced poor end-of-life pain management and communication that must be fixed, but overall I recommend the facility for its everyday care, kindness, and relationships.

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    4.09 · 11 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.3
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      4.1

    Pros

    • Compassionate, loving, and patient staff
    • Well-trained and knowledgeable caregivers and med-techs
    • Strong, relationship-focused culture; staff treated residents like family
    • High overall communication and responsiveness (in many reviews)
    • Clean, cheerful, and well-maintained facility
    • Spacious, not-crowded layout with private rooms available
    • Home-like atmosphere and quick resident adjustment
    • Quality meals and dining experience
    • Engaging activities and social opportunities (games, crafts, music, cooking, church services)
    • Memory-care section and appropriate programming for cognitive needs
    • Professionalism and long-term satisfaction from many families
    • Inclusive Christian affiliation that does not force faith

    Cons

    • Serious report of inadequate end-of-life care (denied water, minimized pain)
    • Failure to notify family and update emergency contacts in at least one critical incident
    • Inconsistent experiences — not every family had uniformly positive outcomes
    • Some residents feel mis-placed or want to return home (placement mismatch)
    • Staff fatigue or acknowledgment that the facility is not perfect and is striving to improve
    • Occasional lapses in communication or care during emergencies

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is strongly positive, with repeated praise for the quality of everyday care, the character of the staff, and the facility’s environment. Many reviewers describe the staff as compassionate, thoughtful, loving, patient, and well-trained; several mention specific examples of staff going above and beyond (for example, a staff member sitting with a resident in the hospital). Multiple families described long-term, positive relationships with caregivers and the facility, noting that residents felt safe, happy, and well cared for. Professionalism and strong one-on-one attention are common themes, and the facility’s relationship-focused culture makes many families feel their loved ones are treated like extended family.

    Facility and physical-environment comments are consistently favorable. Reviewers emphasize a clean, cheerful, and well-laid-out building that is spacious and not crowded. Private rooms are highlighted repeatedly, and the dining area and meals receive positive mentions (many people “loved the food” and found meals enjoyable). The facility’s newer, home-like feel and quick resident adjustment were also noted, along with regular communications such as a monthly newsletter. The presence of a memory-care section, church services, crafts, music, cooking activities, and organized games supports social engagement and helped residents form friendships.

    Activities and social programming are described as robust and engaging. Residents and families appreciate the variety of offerings—religious services (with an inclusive approach), crafts, cooking, music, and group games—which contribute to friendships and consistent engagement. The environment is described as encouraging social interaction rather than being institutional or overly busy; multiple reviewers called out the dining area as open and not crowded, which supports a calmer social atmosphere.

    Despite the largely positive pattern, there are serious and important negative reports that contrast sharply with the general praise. One review alleges an extreme and troubling failure in end-of-life care: reports of severe pain, thirst/dehydration, denial of water, staff minimizing pain, and a failure to notify family or update emergency contact information. That single account stands out as a major red flag and represents the most significant concern raised across the summaries. Separately, some families report inconsistent experiences—statements such as “not perfect,” “striving to improve,” and “tiring” suggest that standards and experiences can vary over time or between staff shifts. Several reviews also indicate a placement mismatch for some residents (for example, a resident who wants to return home and does not feel they need this level of care).

    Management and communication receive mixed but mostly positive remarks: many reviews praise high communication and ample resources, yet the serious incident above included a failure to notify family and update emergency contacts, indicating potential gaps in critical communications and emergency protocols. Staffing appears compassionate and skilled overall, but references to staff being “tired” and to the facility “striving to improve” imply potential workload or operational pressures that could affect consistency.

    In summary, the dominant pattern is one of strong person-centered care, compassionate and well-trained staff, clean and comfortable facilities, good food, and meaningful activities—factors that produced long-term satisfaction for many families. However, the presence of at least one grave complaint about end-of-life care and lapses in emergency communication is a significant concern that contrasts with the otherwise positive reviews. Prospective families should weigh the broadly favorable experiences around daily care, environment, and social programming against the need to investigate clinical protocols, staffing levels, and emergency/communication procedures to ensure consistent, reliable care in critical situations.

    Location

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    About Westhaven Assisted Living

    Westhaven Assisted Living sits in a quiet spot in Orland, California, right on a nine-acre campus, just a short drive from Chico, in a part of Northern California that still feels rural and peaceful, which seems to suit people who like some space and fresh air and maybe enjoy watching the gardens or birds in the outdoor common spaces, gardens, walking paths, or just looking out from the large private rooms since every room comes with its own view and an accessible shower. People who move to Westhaven can pick from independent living, assisted living, or memory care, and there's even special senior housing at The Village at WestHaven and high-needs options at The Neighborhoods at WestHaven, both of which are licensed by the state, with Westhaven itself supporting up to 42 residents. Folks talk about the warm, clean, and cheerful place west of the city, where the staff show real kindness, patience, and dedication, whether that's the med techs, front office, housekeeping, or care staff, all working to help each person keep their dignity, pride, and individuality, which is a big deal to many families who've said the communication by phone or letter is excellent and reassuring. Westhaven has a clear Christian focus, offering prayer, Bible studies, and church services if that's important to anyone, but you can also just join friends for chef-prepared meals that consider all sorts of dietary needs, from vegetarian and kosher to allergy-sensitive, and you get to eat in a big community dining room or pick something different all day long if you like variety.

    The campus feels safe and friendly, with a 24-hour emergency system, regular housekeeping, laundry, move-in help, daily living assistance, medication help, and even incontinence or diabetic care, and the staff use a personal approach so you can get just the support you need for bathing, dressing, or anything else, right down to healthcare coordination. People come with their pets-the rules let you have a dog or cat, and there's pet care if you need a hand-plus there's transportation services and parking, so getting out for trips to town, appointments, or just social rides is simple. Common rooms, family-approved for their size and setup, are places for table games, movie nights, or arts and crafts, and you'll see folks running some activities on their own, reading in the library, visiting the salon or barber, or working in the community garden, so there's always something to do, on top of the regular scheduled programs, devotional time, or outings off site.

    Westhaven Assisted Living is part of CiminoCare, a group that's got more places like this across the Bay Area, Sacramento, and the North Valley, but each place-including this one-works hard to keep the sense of local community. The environment's built so everyone has privacy and value, yes, but the focus is on support, affordable care, and Christian values, whether you're in need of memory care, nursing care, or more independent living. With robust services, furnished rooms, accessibility, special diets, and staff always ready to help, families hear clear updates about their loved ones and know staff care deeply and act with respect. Westhaven accepts residents with many different needs, does background checks and licensing properly, and keeps the facility, programs, and grounds well-maintained. Some things might change from time to time, like exact activities or program names, but the core of the place stays steady-kindness, community, and options for each individual.

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    State of California Inspection Reports

    24

    Inspections

    4

    Type A Citations

    2

    Type B Citations

    6

    Years of reports

    10 Oct 2022
    Found infection control in substantial compliance after an on-site review and tour. Requested updated licensing documents to be faxed to the appropriate office by the end of the month, and an exit interview was conducted.
    21 Nov 2024
    Confirmed that applicants and administrator were identified, understood licensing laws, and signed a required identification document. Confirmed understanding of operation, admission policies, staffing and training, restrictive/prohibited health conditions, general provisions, emergency preparedness, complaints and reporting, and pre-licensing readiness.
    15 Jan 2025
    Found toxins and knives secured and inaccessible, fire extinguishers up to date, and required postings displayed. Completed the pre-licensing tool with a finding of compliance; Component III waived; application pending final review by the central office.
    20 Jan 2022
    Identified non-compliance with infection control and reporting duties during a COVID-19 outbreak, including inadequate isolation practices, missing signage, and delays in submitting required information to licensing officials, based on unannounced visits and tele-inspections.
    • § 1569.50
    • § 87405
    • § 87211(a)(2)
    12 Aug 2024
    Found safety features in place and the environment clean and well maintained, with medications and toxins securely stored, food supplies adequate, hot water at 108 F, and fire/safety equipment and detectors present; six resident and six staff files were reviewed with all required documentation, and no deficiencies identified.
    07 Oct 2021
    Found no health, safety, or personal rights violations and infection control was in substantial compliance.
    27 Jan 2022
    Found no deficiencies after a health and safety visit focused on infection control and reporting; observed proper PPE, ample hand hygiene supplies, distancing signage, and no current COVID-19 cases among residents or staff. Required documents, including daily line lists and proof of testing for unvaccinated staff, were provided and collected.
    13 Sept 2023
    Found the home clean and safe with a functioning kitchen and no hazards. Medications were securely stored and checked with no errors, water temperature was 110 degrees, and resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas were properly furnished and maintained; records for staff, residents, infection control, disaster prevention, and the last fire drill were current.
    12 Aug 2024
    Inspection on 08/12/2023 found no violations in health, safety, or personal rights at the facility.
    13 Sept 2023
    Inspection identified proper maintenance and cleanliness of facility, including organized storage of medications and appropriate resident care.
    10 Oct 2022
    Confirmed substantial compliance with infection control protocols during the annual inspection. Requested updated licensing documents be faxed to the Chico office.
    02 Feb 2022
    Found that during an announced case management visit on 2/2/2022, the licensee said they are closing to focus on family; no residents were present; the last resident moved out on 1/31/22 and is with family; the license was provided. No citations were issued; an exit interview was conducted.
    02 Feb 2022
    Closed due to the licensee's decision to focus on family, no residents were observed during the final inspection.
    27 Jan 2022
    Found no deficiencies during the visit, verified infection control measures in place, and ensured compliance with reporting requirements.
    20 Jan 2022
    Identified deficiencies in infection control practices and COVID-19 reporting at the facility. Inspections revealed non-compliance with state regulations related to isolation protocols and communication with public health authorities.
    • § 1569.50
    • § 87405
    • § 87211(a)(2)
    16 Dec 2021
    Confirmed no health, safety, or personal rights violations after an unannounced site visit; infection control measures were in place and no deficiencies cited; COVID-19 testing and PPE protocols were followed.
    16 Dec 2021
    Inspection found no violations and facility is in compliance with infection control regulations.
    07 Oct 2021
    Found no residents in care and that operations had consolidated at adjacent locations due to COVID-19, with no reopening date set. Verified adherence to infection-control measures, including COVID-19 testing, daily symptom screening, hand sanitizing, PPE use, and staff screening; no deficiencies identified.
    07 Oct 2021
    No deficiencies were cited during the inspection.
    07 Oct 2021
    Confirmed that the facility was found to be in compliance with infection control standards during the inspection.
    26 Jul 2021
    Investigated an allegation concerning care and supervision; no citations issued.
    26 Jul 2021
    Conducted an unannounced visit to investigate allegations and met safety protocols; no citations issued.
    16 Jan 2020
    Identified deficiencies in safety measures and staff training during the inspection visit.
    04 Dec 2019
    Confirmed no deficiencies found during visit, residents' needs met, staff adequately trained and records cleared, and safety measures in place.

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