Pricing ranges from
    $5,387 – 6,464/month

    AAA Kindness Care

    3811 Dominion Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Welcoming community with attentive staff

    I toured the facility with Administrator Shayna and left very impressed - the owners, admin and caregivers are warm, attentive and truly treat residents like family. Residents are engaged with fun activities, meals are healthy, delicious and customizable (served three times daily), and the rooms, dining area and grounds are clean, homey and offer stunning mountain and farmland views. Communication was prompt and respectful; I highly recommend this welcoming, well-run 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
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

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

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.80·(10)

    Overall rating

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

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Attentive, compassionate staff
    • Responsive administration and family communication
    • Consistent caregiver and med-tech attention
    • Nutritious, tasty meals with customization options
    • Three meals served daily
    • Clean, well-maintained interiors
    • Furnished rooms with essential items
    • Open floorplans with outdoor patios and easy access
    • Scenic mountain and farmland views
    • Engaging activities and resident participation
    • Inviting, home-like atmosphere
    • Positive staff morale and teamwork
    • Involved, caring ownership and leadership

    Cons

    • Higher-than-expected pricing
    • Limited resident transportation and community outings
    • Variable resident health outcomes and care consistency
    • Room layouts larger than some families find practical

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews emphasize a facility with a strong service orientation. Staff are repeatedly described as attentive, compassionate, and easy to communicate with; families noted responsive administration and prompt answers to questions. Ownership and leadership are portrayed as visible and involved, and staff morale appears positive, which families linked to residents being well cared for and engaged.

    Care and clinical operations: Caregiving and medication-technical support received consistently favorable mentions for attentiveness and kindness. At the same time, a small number of family accounts described declines in individual residents' health during residency, which points to some variability in clinical outcomes. Prospective families should ask targeted questions about staffing ratios, clinical oversight, and how the facility monitors and communicates changes in resident condition.

    Dining and activities: Dining is a clear strength — reviewers described meals as healthy, tasty, and served three times a day, with menu flexibility and customizable options. Activities and social programming were characterized as engaging, with residents appearing involved and the atmosphere described as inviting and home-like. These elements contribute to day-to-day quality of life for residents.

    Facilities and environment: The campus and common areas are depicted as clean and well maintained, with attractive landscaping, outdoor patios, and notable mountain and farming views. Rooms are generally described as nice and are often furnished with essential items; however, some families found certain room layouts larger than practical for personalization or furnishing. Overall physical upkeep and aesthetics received positive comments.

    Management and practical considerations: Reviewers praised regular family communication and prompt responses from staff and administration. Practical limitations mentioned include higher-than-expected pricing and a lack of resident transportation and organized community outings. These operational traits are important to confirm during touring conversations, especially for families who expect transportation or more inclusive pricing.

    Advice for prospective families: Visit with specific questions about staffing levels, clinical oversight, and protocols for reporting and managing health changes. Confirm the scope and scheduling of transportation and outings, obtain a full breakdown of fees and what they cover, and view multiple room types to determine which layout best fits the resident’s needs. The facility appears to offer strong interpersonal care, appealing dining, and an attractive environment, but families should verify consistency of clinical services and practical logistics before deciding.

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    Location

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    AAA Kindness Care is located at 3811 Dominion Rd, Santa Maria, CA, 93454.

    About AAA Kindness Care

    AAA Kindness Care sits on 20 peaceful acres in the Santa Maria countryside, tucked away from city noise and overlooking the San Rafael Mountains, and you'll notice right away that the place is quiet and gives off a sense of calm, with a high-end Tuscany-style look and nice views that add to the relaxing feel, and the grounds are spacious, with a beautiful backyard, nature walking paths, and a gazebo built by Amparo and Charles Hunt, where folks can sit outside, enjoy nature, or join in on the daily group exercise class if they're up for it. The care team makes a point to treat everyone with kindness, love, and respect in all interactions, so residents and their families usually feel welcome and supported. AAA Kindness Care focuses deeply on both assisted living and memory care, and they've set up a safe, secure place with state-of-the-art help alert technology, so staff can respond quickly if someone needs help anytime, since they also have 24-hour supervision and a 24-hour call system.

    The facility houses up to 32 residents at a time, offering private or shared apartments-some with private baths and wheelchair-accessible showers or walk-in jacuzzi tubs-and there's a barber and salon on site too for personal grooming, plus an Environmental Services team that keeps everything clean and healthy. Residents receive help with bathing, grooming, dressing, transfers, and any activities of daily living, and there's regular medication management, along with support for personal hygiene. Care plans are personalized, which means every resident gets a level of care based on their own needs, and those who need daily hands-on help can also opt for a board and care home setting within the community. They're strict about their no-pets policy, so no animals roam the property.

    Meals here are handcrafted daily by experienced chefs, using locally sourced ingredients when possible, and the kitchen offers three main meals a day plus a few snacks, and they'll pay attention to special dietary needs. The Life Enrichment Program runs seven days a week and covers fitness, musical memories, group activities, and a calendar full of social events like movie nights, games, hobbies, and group outings, giving people a chance to make friends or just enjoy some company. There are amenities for walking, gardening, and relaxing, like walking paths and a garden, with seniors encouraged to stay active inside and out.

    Residents have transportation options if they need to go out to run errands, to medical appointments, or join community-sponsored events. Staff coordinate with local healthcare teams, pharmacies, physicians, and Hospice or Home Health agencies, and keep an eye on everyone's medication needs. The facility features things like modern medical equipment, wheelchair accessibility, and regular room cleaning and laundry, and they're ready to adjust help as needs change.

    AAA Kindness Care doesn't allow pets, but they do their best to create a loving, peaceful, and uplifting environment, filling days with support, activities, and good food. It's the kind of place where older adults with a range of care needs-whether they're looking for memory care, assisted living, or just a safe, social place to call home-can spend their days in a safe, friendly setting, with help always nearby if they need it, and where caregivers truly dedicate themselves to treating everyone with kindness and respect. The whole setup runs under California State License 425850033.

    People often ask...

    AAA Kindness Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,387 per month.

    AAA Kindness Care offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

    There are 23 photos of AAA Kindness Care on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 3811 Dominion Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454.

    No, AAA Kindness Care 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 number425850033
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity32 residents
    LicenseeSM SENIOR CARE OPERATIONS LLC
    EffectiveJanuary 24th, 2020
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    Inspection Reports

    11

    Reports

    4

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    2

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    06 Jan 2026Inspection
    Observed general compliance with safety, staffing, and documentation requirements, and adequate disaster preparedness.
    13 Jan 2025Inspection
    Found infection control measures and safety systems in place. Occupancy remained within approved limits, with several residents on hospice care.
    28 Dec 2023Inspection
    Observed 25 residents in a 32-capacity setting during an unannounced visit. Found fire safety equipment, PPE, clean restrooms, locked knives, centralized medication storage with proper documentation, and complete resident and staff records.
    19 Jan 2023Inspection
    Observed infection control policies and procedures were in place, and no deficiencies were identified.
    08 Sept 2022Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that residents' rooms were not kept at a comfortable temperature, with indoor temperatures reaching up to 89°F in multiple areas.
    • Type A87303(b)(2)
    27 Jan 2022Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff allowed a resident to leave with an unauthorized person. Found that the resident left with a third-party driver without a required chaperone due to a miscommunication.
    • Type A87468.2(a)(4)
    27 Jan 2022Inspection
    Observed that safety systems were functioning and in good repair, including alarms and extinguishers. Noted adequate supplies, clean common areas, and proper storage of medications and chemicals.
    27 Mar 2020Inspection
    Inspection observed newly constructed portion of the building with additional resident areas, bedrooms, bathrooms, and amenities. All safety measures and equipment were found to be in compliance.
    • Type A87303(b)
    23 Jan 2020Inspection
    Identified no issues and found the facility to be clean, well-maintained, and compliant with regulations during the visit.
    11 Dec 2019Inspection
    Confirmed understanding of facility operations, staff qualifications, program policies, grievances, physical plant, and application requirements during inspection.
    • Type A87468.2(a)(4)
    13 Jun 2019Inspection
    Confirmed that the facility met all required regulations and standards during the annual inspection.

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