I chose Ivy Ridge for my mom and I'm very pleased-staff (especially Jenny) are cheerful, proactive and genuinely caring, with frequent checks and a solid care plan in place. The historic house and pretty courtyard feel homey and pet-friendly, meals are good, and the small size means attentive, trained caregivers and plenty of activities. Pricing is reasonable and I have real peace of mind knowing she's well cared for.
Loved one of resident
Jul 2026
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Amenities
Healthcare services
Accept incoming residents on hospice
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Hospice waiver
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Restaurant-style dining
Special dietary restrictions
Room
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Internet
Private bathrooms
Telephone
Wifi
Memory care community services
Dementia waiver
Mild cognitive impairment
Transportation
Located close to restaurants
Located close to shopping centers
Common areas
Beauty salon
Dining room
Garden
Outdoor patio
Outdoor space
Pet friendly
Small library
Community services
Move-in coordination
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Reviews
3.88·(25)
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
Care
4.5
Staff
4.5
Meals
3.9
Amenities
3.5
Value
4.1
Pros
compassionate, attentive staff
high staff-to-resident ratio
pet‑friendly policy (cats and small dogs)
home‑like historic building and neighborhood feel
cozy, customizable private rooms (furnished)
plenty of common areas, courtyard, and patio options
active social programming and live music
meals generally good with family-visit meal options
affordable and reasonable pricing
strong transitional and hospice support
helpful admissions and individualized care planning
convenient location in Poverty Ridge
small board-and-care model enabling personalized care
frequent checks and added evening/day attention
Cons
small private rooms and limited living space
shared bathroom arrangements for some private rooms
limited accessibility (no elevator; second‑floor rooms)
inconsistent cleanliness and sanitation concerns
variable facility maintenance and occasional rundown rooms
limited or no dedicated transportation service
variable meal quality and consistency
social isolation for some residents and limited peer interaction
Staffing presence and responsiveness
periodic price increases
Summary of reviews
Ivy Ridge Assisted Living presents as a small, home‑style board-and-care with several strengths and some recurring operational limitations. Families and residents frequently highlight the quality of direct caregiving: staff are described as cheerful, proactive, knowledgeable and attentive, with a high staff‑to‑resident ratio that allows frequent checks and extra attention day and night. Reviewers also emphasize helpful admissions support and individualized care planning, including named staff who welcome new residents and arrange transitions. Hospice and end‑of‑life support are noted positively, and many families describe a strong sense of security and peace of mind when their loved one is in the community.
The facility’s physical environment and programming contribute to a domestic, bed‑and‑breakfast atmosphere. Ivy Ridge occupies a historic main house with a pleasant exterior, courtyard and patio space, and a neighborhood feel in the Poverty Ridge area. It is pet friendly (cats and small dogs), offers multiple common areas, gardening activities, live music and other social programming, and generally good meals with occasional free meals for family visits. The small size and pricing are frequently cited as benefits — many reviewers find the rates reasonable and suited to those seeking a more intimate setting than a larger assisted living complex.
However, reviews also show consistent operational issues to consider. Private rooms are often described as quite small, with many units sharing bathrooms; accessibility is limited because there is no elevator and several rooms are on a second floor. Multiple reviewers raised sanitation concerns and variability in maintenance, with references to rundown rooms in contrast to well‑kept common areas. There are also comments about inconsistent staffing presence and responsiveness in some shifts, which many families linked to concerns about care continuity. Transportation is limited — the facility does not offer a dedicated shuttle — and meal quality has been described as variable by different families.
Overall, Ivy Ridge appears well suited to prospective residents who prioritize a small, pet‑friendly, home‑like environment with attentive caregivers and active programming. Prospective residents and families should weigh those strengths against the facility’s smaller room sizes, shared‑bathroom arrangements, limited accessibility, variable maintenance and sanitation concerns, and transportation limitations. Visiting in person, reviewing recent inspections, and asking about housekeeping schedules, staffing patterns, and plans for accessibility or maintenance improvements would help clarify how those operational traits would affect a particular resident’s needs.
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Location
Ivy Ridge Assisted Living is located at 2030 23rd St, Sacramento, CA, 95818.
About Ivy Ridge Assisted Living
Ivy Ridge Assisted Living sits in a historic home built back in 1910, right in Sacramento, CA, and has room for up to 36 residents, making it a large care home that focuses on keeping things calm and home-like, where staff base every care plan on up-to-date senior living practices, and the whole place feels quiet and peaceful with a bit of old world charm blended with modern care technology, which works well for people who want a community in a downtown setting. Residents here need to be 55 years or older, and the community offers a wide range of living options, such as independent living for those still active, assisted living for people who need help with everyday tasks like bathing or dressing, memory care for those with Alzheimer's or other dementias, and respite or hospice services, plus there's even home health care if folks want to age in place. Rooms come in different layouts, from semi-private to private, with big sunny windows and private baths when available, and there are separate spaces for men and women, plus shared rooms are set up with a model layout to make things as comfortable as possible.
The meals here come three times a day-breakfast, lunch, and dinner-offering choices like omelets, potato soup, country soup, fish sticks, ice cream, and fruit cups, which saves residents the trouble and cost of cooking. Ivy Ridge brings in a strong resident-first approach, caring for seniors with a variety of health needs, like those who have diabetes, hypertension, or special dietary restrictions, and they have diet modifications to match, plus staff help monitor blood sugar levels, though they don't give insulin. Nurses are on staff, and there is always awake help day and night, with a doctor on call, and visits from a nurse, a dentist, and a podiatrist, and care covers medium needs, with a preference for people who need that level of help, and the facility can use mechanical lifts for safe transfers from bed to wheelchair or for residents with mobility limits. The staff can help with incontinence issues, and technology like alert bracelets helps prevent people from wandering if they get confused or lost. There's also wheelchair accessible showers and accessible common areas, both outside in the courtyard and patio and inside in gathering spaces, which all help people move around and stay social, and smoking's only allowed in private outdoor spots, never indoors.
The activity schedule's broad and fits almost any interest: daily programs range from walking, fitness, and exercise classes to music therapy and art therapy, movie nights, bingo, happy hour, painting, baking, Bible study, pet therapy, board games, games for reminiscing, and game nights, with a resident council so folks can share their ideas about life in the community. Amenities are plentiful here, offering a reading room, a wellness area, garden spots, a beauty and barber shop, hot tub, steam room, fitness center, and Wi-Fi, plus outdoor walking paths and both indoor and outdoor spaces for residents to gather and relax. Transportation comes with the community-arranged trips to the doctor, shopping, or spiritual services, which helps people stay connected and get where they need to go. Pets are welcome, and devoted services happen onsite or off, so everyone can keep up with their faith if that's important, and meals are always provided, with attention to nutrition and health.
Families tend to like Ivy Ridge especially because the staff support aging in place, so a person can stay in the same community even if care needs increase, thanks to the range of care levels, from independent and assisted living to memory care and nursing services. There's also respite stays for short-term needs, and hospice care options when someone needs comfort at the end of life. Housekeeping, laundry, medication management, and 24-hour staff come standard, and parking's available for residents who drive. Ivy Ridge's goal is simple: offer safe, steady, and nurturing support for seniors in a setting that feels like home, where seniors can live as independently as possible while still getting help when it's needed.
People often ask...
Ivy Ridge Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $2,600 per month.
Ivy Ridge Assisted Living offers assisted living and memory care.
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The full address for this community is 2030 23rd St, Sacramento, CA 95818.
No, Ivy Ridge Assisted 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.
Conducted a licensing visit, reviewed five resident files and five staff files, and observed the site’s living, dining, and safety areas. Noted the existence of an infection control plan and an updated emergency and disaster plan.
06 May 2026Inspection
06 May 2026Inspection
Identified unsafe medication storage with unlocked first aid kits and a resident not receiving basic care, including being left in soiled briefs with skin tears and failure to report changes to medical staff.
Type A87465(h)(2)
Type A87464(f)(1)
25 Sept 2025Complaint
25 Sept 2025Complaint
Investigated complaints that staff did not meet residents' toileting and dietary needs, yelled at residents, or failed to seek timely medical care; interviews and records did not establish a preponderance of evidence to prove violations.
04 Sept 2025Complaint
04 Sept 2025Complaint
Investigated allegations that staff neglect led to a pressure injury and that a resident with a prohibited health condition was retained. Found no evidence to support the allegations.
30 Jul 2025Complaint
30 Jul 2025Complaint
Investigated claim that residents were not allowed to use phones. Findings showed residents could use the phones with staff assistance.
18 Jun 2025Complaint
18 Jun 2025Complaint
Investigated allegations that staff did not meet residents' medical needs, there were pest issues, meals lacked variety, there was a malodor, and the administrator was not on site for sufficient hours.
Type B87405(a)
Type B87625(b)(3)
16 Apr 2025Inspection
16 Apr 2025Inspection
Identified safety and recordkeeping deficiencies during an inspection, including lack of non-slip mats in multiple bathrooms and incomplete medication administration records.
Type A87303(e)(5)
Type B87465(c)(3)
24 Mar 2025Complaint
24 Mar 2025Complaint
Investigated allegations that staff allowed malodors and pests; interviews, observations, and records found no evidence of malodors or pests.
12 Feb 2025Complaint
12 Feb 2025Complaint
Investigated and concluded the allegations were unsubstantiated.
04 Feb 2025Complaint
04 Feb 2025Complaint
Investigated the allegation that staff did not provide a safe environment for residents, a comfortable environment, sufficient bathrooms, a shower in disrepair, or comfortable temperatures. Interviews with residents and staff and on-site observations showed most residents felt safe and comfortable, bathrooms and showers were adequate, and temperatures were within a normal range.
17 Dec 2024Complaint
17 Dec 2024Complaint
Identified that kitchen staff did not follow sanitation practices, including not wearing gloves or hair nets, and several frozen foods lacked expiration dates.
Type A87555(b)(8)
Type A87555(b)(15)
07 Nov 2024Complaint
07 Nov 2024Complaint
Investigated complaints about documentation practices, medications, and odors; found no evidence of staff falsifying records, but identified issues with medication administration and persistent odors.
Type A87465(c)(2)
Type A87465(c)(3)
Type B87625(b)(3)
10 Oct 2024Complaint
10 Oct 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint alleging unlawful eviction and removal of shower heads to prevent water overflow; found eviction was unlawful and two shower heads were removed.
Type B8722(a)
Type B87224(a)
Type B87303(a)
01 Oct 2024Complaint
01 Oct 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint that medications weren't stored securely. Found that a spare key left on top of the medication cart could be accessed by residents or visitors, making prescription meds accessible.
Type A87465(h)(2)
11 Sept 2024Inspection
11 Sept 2024Inspection
Identified plans to expand capacity and connect multiple buildings, with required permits and safety planning discussed.
28 Aug 2024Complaint
28 Aug 2024Complaint
Identified two allegations that staff did not provide clean linens to a resident in care, and did not provide adequate laundry service.
28 Aug 2024Complaint
28 Aug 2024Complaint
Identified the pest-related allegation and found it unsubstantiated.
25 Apr 2024Inspection
25 Apr 2024Inspection
Identified that resident records were not retained for at least three years after termination of service.
Type B87506(e)
03 Apr 2024Inspection
03 Apr 2024Inspection
Identified deficiencies in medication administration and MAR documentation, with some medications not given or missing. Also observed strong urine odors in several resident rooms and back building, indicating odor control and cleanliness concerns.
Type A87465(a)(4)
Type A87468.1(a)(2)
Type B87625(b)(3)
22 Feb 2024Complaint
22 Feb 2024Complaint
Identified lack of an active administrator and inadequate cleaning of resident rooms, with pests observed.
Type B87468.1(a)(2)
Type B87405(a)
02 Feb 2024Complaint
02 Feb 2024Complaint
Observed concerns that staff did not maintain residents' hygiene and were not present to provide care and supervision, and that residents were not provided with linens.
Type A87464(f)(1)
Type B87307(a)(3)(C)
14 Dec 2023Complaint
14 Dec 2023Complaint
Investigated allegations of pest presence and dirty conditions; bedbugs were found in multiple rooms and a bathroom, and the kitchen area was dirty with heavy grease and spills.
Type B87303(a)
13 Dec 2023Inspection
13 Dec 2023Inspection
Observed a virtual conference discussing complaint findings and non-compliance tied to a prior ownership change; no deficiencies were cited.
30 Nov 2023Complaint
30 Nov 2023Complaint
Identified the allegations that staff did not assist with bathing or personal care and did not provide adequate food service as unsubstantiated.
20 Nov 2023Complaint
20 Nov 2023Complaint
Investigated a complaint that staff did not seek timely medical attention for residents, resulting in three deaths. Found delays in medical evaluation and treatment occurred.
Type A87465(a)(2)
20 Nov 2023Inspection
20 Nov 2023Inspection
Investigated follow-up items from a complaint, including staff approval before sending residents to the hospital, medication administration, tax refund concerns, Hoyer lift training, and insulin administration by non-nurses.
12 Oct 2023Inspection
12 Oct 2023Inspection
Conducted an unannounced collateral visit and found no deficiencies in the evaluated areas.
28 Sept 2023Inspection
28 Sept 2023Inspection
Conducted a collateral visit, interviewed staff, and observed no deficiencies.
20 Sept 2023Inspection
20 Sept 2023Inspection
Confirmed an immediate exclusion order was issued prohibiting an employee from contact with clients in any licensed setting. The order took effect on 09/20/2023.
07 Sept 2023Inspection
07 Sept 2023Inspection
Observed no deficiencies during a collateral visit after an unrelated staff interview.
30 Aug 2023Inspection
30 Aug 2023Inspection
Found no deficiencies during an unannounced collateral visit; exit interview completed.
13 Jul 2023Inspection
13 Jul 2023Inspection
Observed no deficiencies and noted safety and compliance in areas such as food storage, locked medication areas, detectors, and temperature control.
07 Jul 2023Complaint
07 Jul 2023Complaint
Investigated a complaint alleging residents were unsupervised, isolated in their rooms as punishment, yelled at, handled roughly, and not treated with dignity. Findings determined the allegations were unfounded.
18 May 2023Complaint
18 May 2023Complaint
Found that the allegations of improper medication assistance and improper food service for a resident were unfounded.
06 Apr 2023Complaint
06 Apr 2023Complaint
Investigated the allegation that residents did not have planned social activities provided. Noted little or no planned or posted activities and no activity calendar posted.
Type B87219(a)
Type B87219(d)
24 Mar 2023Inspection
24 Mar 2023Inspection
Found compliance during a pre-licensing review. The premises were clean and well maintained, with proper hot water temperature, locked medications, and functional safety systems, plus an infection control plan and symptom screening in place.
08 Mar 2023Complaint
08 Mar 2023Complaint
Investigated a resident elopement caused by lack of supervision; staff could not maintain visual on the resident after they left through a back door that lacked proper security.
Type A87411(a)
27 Jan 2023Inspection
27 Jan 2023Inspection
Observed no violations cited during the visit; safety measures and infection control practices were in place.
20 Dec 2022Complaint
20 Dec 2022Complaint
Investigated the allegation that staff did not provide timely medical attention to a resident. The inquiry also reviewed related concerns about medication, safeguarding personal property, and notifying a representative of condition changes.
Type A87465(g)
20 Dec 2022Inspection
20 Dec 2022Inspection
Confirmed that all cited deficiencies were cleared by their due dates.
Type A1569.191(a)(1)
Type A1569.191(b)
Type A1569.269(a)(6)
Type B87405(a)
Type B87465(a)(1)
Type B87465(h)(2)
Type B87303(a)
Type B87705(k)(4)
19 Dec 2022Inspection
19 Dec 2022Inspection
Identified concerns about administrator qualifications, timely submission of proof of correction, and oversight for administrators managing multiple facilities, with no deficiencies cited.
15 Dec 2022Inspection
15 Dec 2022Inspection
Identified multiple regulatory deficiencies affecting resident safety, including lack of an approved administrator, poor medication documentation and storage, failure to notify about a sale, and maintenance problems with pests and standing water.
Type A87405(a)
Type A87465(a)(1)
Type A87465(h)(2)
Type A1569.191(a)(1)
Type A1569.191(b)
Type A87303(a)
Type A1569.269(a)(6)
Type A87705(k)(4)
29 Nov 2022Complaint
29 Nov 2022Complaint
Found no evidence to support the allegations of insufficient staffing, lack of bathing assistance, or foul odors.
26 Oct 2022Inspection
26 Oct 2022Inspection
Concluded that no deficiencies were cited during the visit; discussed change of ownership, leaseback arrangements, eviction procedures, AWOL training, and licensee responsibilities.
25 Oct 2022Inspection
25 Oct 2022Inspection
Identified that the property was sold without notifying the department and no new administrator was approved. Medication storage and documentation did not meet required standards.
Type AHSC1569.191(a)(1)
Type AHSC1569.191(b)
Type ACCR87465(a)(1)
Type ACCR87465(h)(2)
Type ACCR87405(a)
21 Oct 2022Inspection
21 Oct 2022Inspection
Identified that a resident's records were not available on site when requested, and that resident records were not complete and current.
Type B87506(a)
19 Oct 2022Inspection
19 Oct 2022Inspection
Identified that a resident with dementia, deemed unable to leave unassisted, eloped from the site without staff knowledge; the resident was located by law enforcement and returned.
Type A87468
19 Oct 2022Inspection
19 Oct 2022Inspection
Identified deficiencies in medical care, sanitation, and resident supervision, including missing blood glucose monitoring records, standing water on an upstairs bathroom floor, and pests in a resident's room, with insufficient staffing to meet residents' needs.
Type A87465(a)(1)
Type A87303(a)
Type A1569.269(a)(6)
29 Apr 2022Complaint
29 Apr 2022Complaint
Investigated a resident's unexplained injuries and the release of the resident's belongings. The investigation found an unwitnessed fall with no injuries documented and that belongings were eventually retrieved by a family member.
12 Jan 2022Inspection
12 Jan 2022Inspection
Observed elevated water temperatures and confirmed a previously cited deficiency was cleared.
Type A87303(e)(2)
04 Jan 2022Inspection
04 Jan 2022Inspection
Identified hot water temperatures above 120 degrees Fahrenheit in sinks, posing a health and safety risk.
Type A87303(e)(2)
26 Jul 2021Inspection
26 Jul 2021Inspection
Observed overall compliance with safety and care standards; no deficiencies identified.
27 Jan 2020Inspection
27 Jan 2020Inspection
Inspection found no deficiencies in safety, care, or documentation at the facility.
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