I feel my mom is lovingly cared for - the place is spotless, tastefully decorated with lots of natural light, and Evelyn and the staff are attentive, compassionate, and experienced. The atmosphere is family-like with plenty of activities; the chef cooks from scratch and meals can be very good, though portions and consistency have been reported as uneven. Be aware new ownership has raised out-of-pocket costs, there are gaps with Medi-Cal/PACE, no private rooms (shared accommodations), and occasional understaffing and maintenance issues unless you push for fixes. Overall I recommend it if you can afford it and accept shared rooms and potential billing/coverage caveats.
Aspenville, Co. in Salida, CA, sits at 5412 Kiernan Ave and offers senior living with a focus on community and connection, holding a license for up to 32 residents and meeting the California state requirements. Residents can join in movie nights, arts programs, and events organized both by staff and by other residents, with the Activity Room always available and staff ready to help. Living spaces have air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and phones, with furnished rooms and some basic amenities like an indoor dining room, a café, and restaurant-style meals, and meals are prepared on-site with options for special diets if someone has allergies or diabetes. For personal care, the community provides transportation, parking, housekeeping, laundry, an on-site barber and salon, and an emergency alert system, and accessibility features help people who need extra support. There's a garden, walking paths, an arts and game room, and community-led activities that keep people active and social.
Assisted living services include help with bathing, dressing, transferring, and medication, and trained staff are present 24 hours a day for supervision and emergencies. Aspenville, Co. also offers options for short- and long-term care, independent living, senior apartments, care homes, home care, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia in a secure area, and therapy and rehabilitation for people who need more support. They let residents pick their own local doctors, medical centers, and pharmacies, and full-time staff manage daily activities, support, and programs that encourage social, mental, and physical engagement. People can find structured plans, including mental stimulation activities for residents with dementia, and residents have choices for recreation and learning about prevention and self-help skills.
Nursing teams include CNAs, LPNs/LVNs, RNs, and more, with jobs available in different kinds of senior care, and the facility goes through regular licensing and surveys by the Department of Aging or Veterans' Services. VA benefits may help veterans or their surviving spouses with costs through Aid and Attendance benefits. Aspenville, Co. accepts some types of long-term care insurance and rarely takes Medicare unless certified. The staff pays attention to everyone's needs, aiming to provide care with compassion and respect for each resident's independence and comfort, arranging appointments and services based on what residents need at the time.
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State of California Inspection Reports
50
Inspections
8
Type A Citations
12
Type B Citations
5
Years of reports
14 Aug 2025
14 Aug 2025
Identified that a resident was not associated with this site as of August 6, 2025, and an immediate civil penalty of $500 was issued for a violation. Found deficiencies cited with potential civil penalties if not corrected by the due dates, and an exit interview was conducted.
§ 9058
§ 1569.17(b)
16 Jun 2025
16 Jun 2025
Found no deficiencies identified. Observed clean bedrooms and common areas, proper medication storage, adequate food supply, functioning safety devices, locked toxins, a complete first aid kit, hot water at 112°F, and staff and resident files in order with a census of 31 of 32 capacity.
§ 9058
13 Jan 2025
13 Jan 2025
Found no deficiencies; four residents moved from another facility and have transitioned, medications in compliance, and the census was 29.
14 Nov 2024
14 Nov 2024
Identified five specific allegations—cockroaches not properly addressed, flies not properly addressed, not providing enough food, not providing enough drinking water, and not maintaining the facility in good repair resulting in flooding—as UNSUBSTANTIATED.
21 Aug 2024
21 Aug 2024
Found an unannounced case management incident visit by a licensing analyst who met with the administrator and explained the reason for the visit. On 8/21/2024, licensing officials removed the license and operations ceased at the site, with an exit interview conducted with the administrator.
21 Aug 2024
21 Aug 2024
Found no deficiencies; observed clean living spaces, locked medication storage, adequate food supplies, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, completed disaster drills, a complete first-aid kit, and safe hot water at 113.1°F. Staffing was sufficient with all staff having criminal clearances and complete resident and staff files.
21 Aug 2024
21 Aug 2024
Reviewed, the safety and staffing conditions at a care facility housing 27 residents, with all safety measures, supplies, and staff credentials properly maintained, and no deficiencies cited.
21 Aug 2024
21 Aug 2024
Confirmed that the facility's license was revoked on 8/21/2024, resulting in closure of the operation as of that date.
23 May 2024
23 May 2024
Found no deficiencies; census was 30 residents of a 32-capacity home, with adequate staffing, secured medications, sufficient food, working safety systems, completed disaster drills, hot water within range, and complete resident and staff records.
23 May 2024
23 May 2024
Confirmed that the facility met safety, staffing, and maintenance standards during an unannounced visit with no deficiencies noted.
07 May 2024
07 May 2024
Confirmed an unannounced case management visit. Found that a staff member had not been working since mid-January 2024; no deficiencies identified; exit interview conducted.
07 May 2024
07 May 2024
Verified that a staff member had ceased working at the facility around mid-January 2024; no deficiencies were identified during the visit.
18 Jan 2024
18 Jan 2024
Identified an incident in which a resident hit staff; staff redirected the resident and notified family and doctor, and no injuries occurred among staff or residents; monitored with half-hour checks.
18 Jan 2024
18 Jan 2024
Reviewed an incident where a resident hit staff, but staff successfully redirected the resident and notified family and medical personnel; no individuals were harmed during the event.
06 Oct 2023
06 Oct 2023
Identified that the allegation of misquoting a regulation was reviewed, noting the cited rule relates to ARF and not RCFE. Found no doctors’ orders for home health on 12/28/2022 to determine the wound stage; orders were provided later, and records described an unstageable wound with ongoing monitoring needs.
06 Oct 2023
06 Oct 2023
Confirmed that the citation issued for health conditions was amended after an appeal, which challenged the applicability of the regulation and highlighted that the facility updated R1’s care plan shortly after the incident; also, verified that the facility provided current home health orders during the visit.
§ 87615(a)(1)
§ 87616(a)
01 Aug 2023
01 Aug 2023
Identified five specific allegations about care: bathing residents, ensuring prescribed medications are given, maintaining a comfortable room temperature, safeguarding residents' personal belongings, and ensuring working call buttons; all were found UNSUBSTANTIATED.
01 Aug 2023
01 Aug 2023
Found three allegations unsubstantiated: communication with residents, transportation arrangements for residents, and keeping residents’ rooms free of insects.
01 Aug 2023
01 Aug 2023
Reviewed records and interviews showed that the allegations regarding residents not being properly bathed, receiving medications, having a comfortable room temperature, safeguarding personal belongings, and having functioning call buttons could not be proven.
26 Jun 2023
26 Jun 2023
Found no deficiencies after reviewing residents, staff, safety measures, and records; 29 residents were present (including 2 on hospice), administrator’s certification was valid through 01/14/2025, and safety systems, food supply, staffing, and dementia training met standards. Updated licensing documents including LIC 308, LIC 500, Administrator’s Certificate, and Liability Insurance were received.
26 Jun 2023
26 Jun 2023
Identified a missing controlled medication for a resident despite locked storage and two technicians counting medications during shifts. Reviewed medication records, central storage log, bubble packs, and procedures, and conducted interviews regarding the incident on 6/24/23.
§ 1569.152(a)
26 Jun 2023
26 Jun 2023
Found no deficiencies during a recent inspection of the residential care setting, which was operating with adequate staffing, proper safety measures, and all necessary documentation in place. The residence was maintained in good condition, and safety systems such as alarms, extinguishers, and medication storage were current and functional.
28 Dec 2022
28 Dec 2022
Identified two specific allegations at this location: one resident fell and did not have a current needs and service plan; another resident fell twice and the service plan had not been updated to reflect changes in condition.
28 Dec 2022
28 Dec 2022
Identified that residents experienced multiple falls without updated or comprehensive care plans addressing their changing needs, resulting in regulatory deficiencies.
§ 87463(c)
§ 80092.2(a)
24 Oct 2022
24 Oct 2022
Identified safety concerns during an unannounced case management visit, including unlocked fish hooks on a desk and a can of starter fluid observed on the premises. Noted a prior injury to a resident from a displaced hook, with no medical follow-up or updated care plan addressing the safety risk.
24 Oct 2022
24 Oct 2022
Identified safety concerns due to unsecured fish hooks and flammable starter fluid on the premises, along with a failure to update a resident’s care plan regarding potential hazards from fish hooks.
§ 87309
29 Aug 2022
29 Aug 2022
Investigated allegations that residents were hurt while in care and found no evidence of harm. Found inadequate supervision for a resident who wandered from the home several times, with no documented plan to prevent wandering.
§ 87705(a)(2)
29 Aug 2022
29 Aug 2022
Found no deficiencies after inspecting the home, reviewing resident files, and verifying required postings. Observed the home in good repair with adequate furniture and lighting, rooms that were clean and organized, and 19 residents living there.
29 Aug 2022
29 Aug 2022
Confirmed that the facility was in good repair, with proper postings, organized resident records, and no violations noted during the visit.
01 Jul 2022
01 Jul 2022
Found 17 residents (2 on hospice) and inspected both indoor and outdoor areas, with bedrooms, bathrooms, and common spaces in good condition and safety systems functioning. Noted medications secured, toxins locked, food supplies adequate, back gate secured, and licensing documents requested.
01 Jul 2022
01 Jul 2022
Reviewed safety measures, resident accommodations, and documentation; identified missing or expiring licensing documents during an unannounced visit.
§ 87705(l)(1)
27 Jun 2022
27 Jun 2022
Found staff yelled at residents and a resident was hit with a hoyer lift, and residents' showering needs were not being met. Observed proper food storage and medications managed correctly.
27 Jun 2022
27 Jun 2022
Investigated reports of staff yelling at residents, improper food storage, medication mismanagement, hitting a resident with a hoyer lift, and inadequate showering assistance; found evidence of yelling, hitting, and unmet showering needs, while food storage and medication management were appropriate.
§ 87468.1(a)(1)
§ 87411(a)
§ 87606(a)
26 May 2022
26 May 2022
Identified an allegation that a staff member did not have a first aid certificate on file. Observed meal preparation, a medication room, and a language barrier with staff during the visit.
26 May 2022
26 May 2022
Identified that staff assisting with resident care lacked current first aid certification, and observed a language barrier preventing communication with one staff member during an unannounced visit.
§ 87411
§ 87411
11 Apr 2022
11 Apr 2022
Identified an incident of suspected abuse involving a resident and inappropriate photos taken by a former home health caregiver, after a conservator alerted staff to exercise caution. Observed no planned activities or activities staff, and noted a separate wandering incident where a resident climbed a fence, with a hospice reassessment and new medications started.
11 Apr 2022
11 Apr 2022
Investigated allegations of inappropriate photos taken of a resident by a home health caregiver and a resident climbing a fence, and observed the absence of planned activities and activity staff at the facility.
§ 87219
§ 87468.1
§ 87405
29 Sept 2021
29 Sept 2021
Found the complaint about operating beyond license terms unsubstantiated after reviewing physicians' reports showing residents to be non-ambulatory.
29 Sept 2021
29 Sept 2021
Identified a mismatch between the resident's current condition and the recorded non-ambulatory status. The resident stated she could not move at all, even when gripping the side rails.
§ 87101(a)
29 Sept 2021
29 Sept 2021
Reviewed documentation and resident reports indicating that residents were non-ambulatory, leading to the conclusion that the allegation about operating beyond license terms was unsubstantiated. No deficiencies were cited during the review.
08 Sept 2021
08 Sept 2021
Investigated concerns about insufficient staff, an unsafe environment, lack of incontinence care, and rate increases without proper notice at the location. Found these concerns unsubstantiated.
08 Sept 2021
08 Sept 2021
Reviewed allegations regarding staffing levels, safety, incontinence care, and cost increases; findings showed no evidence to support these concerns.
04 Aug 2021
04 Aug 2021
Found an announced pre-licensing visit conducted with an applicant, noting a single-story building with 16 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, three central showers, a med room, activity room, linen room, stock room, supply room, plus common areas, dining area, outdoor space, and kitchen, with the staff break room at the back. Found no signal system required; bedroom spaces accommodate furnishings for five residents each; all bathrooms had a working toilet, wash basin, and shower; linens stored in the garage; emergency numbers, exit plan, and a sample menu were posted in common areas; and food storage included seven days of non-perishable items and two days of perishables in the kitchen.
04 Aug 2021
04 Aug 2021
Found that the facility is a single-story building with adequate bedrooms, bathrooms, and common areas, and is properly stocked with linens, hygiene supplies, and food. Posted emergency information and exit plans were available, with no signal system required.
15 Jul 2021
15 Jul 2021
Completed COMP II by telephone, ID verified, and confirmed understanding of Title 22 requirements; advised to email or fax a signed license form with a copy of photo ID. Reviewed topics included operation, staff qualifications, program policies, grievances and community resources, physical plant and food service, and the status of required documents such as health screening, fire clearance, First Aid/CPR certification, administrator certification, financial verification, pre-licensing inspection, and compliance history.
15 Jul 2021
15 Jul 2021
Confirmed that the applicant and administrator successfully completed California Title 22 competency requirements via telephone, demonstrating understanding of facility operations, staff qualifications, program policies, and relevant regulatory topics.
12 Jan 2021
12 Jan 2021
Found no residents in care during the pre-licensing visit conducted via Facetime. Observed a single-floor memory-care layout with 16 rooms, one dining area, two large activity spaces, a kitchen area, a living room, a laundry room, two janitorial rooms, and a locked medication room with first-aid kits; three fire extinguishers were in place, and no deficiencies were noted.
12 Jan 2021
12 Jan 2021
Confirmed that a pre-licensing visit was conducted remotely via Facetime, showing a facility designed for memory care with 16 rooms, multiple activity areas, and secured medication and fire safety measures, with no deficiencies observed.
20 Nov 2020
20 Nov 2020
Verified identity and understanding of regulations in COMP II, with a signed LIC 809 and copy of photo ID obtained. Confirmed knowledge across operation, admission policies, staffing and training, health restrictions, general provisions, emergency preparedness, complaints and reporting, and pre-licensing readiness.
20 Nov 2020
20 Nov 2020
Confirmed that the applicant and administrator completed a competency interview, demonstrating their understanding of licensing requirements, facility operations, policies, staffing, health restrictions, emergency procedures, and complaint reporting during the certification process.
