Optimum Senior Residential Care

    2540 Summerfield Rd, Santa Rosa, CA, 95405
    4.3 · 3 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Newly remodeled, attentive staff, recommended

    I live here and am very pleased: newly remodeled, clean with a pleasant smell, awake night staff, a solid activity program, wander-guarded doors, and wonderful caregivers who help me get around and respond instantly to emergencies. Inside walk‑in/wheel‑in showers and the exterior need upgrades and a few areas look worn, but operations are smooth, residents have a great mix of freedom and supervision, I feel in great shape to the end, and I highly recommend it.

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    Amenities

    4.33 · 3 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      3.5
    • Value

      4.3

    Pros

    • Attentive/wonderful caregivers
    • Rapid response to critical issues
    • Assistance with mobility and getting around
    • Clean interior
    • Pleasant-smelling environment
    • Smooth operations and efficient management
    • Good balance of freedom and supervision
    • Residents remain in good shape to the end
    • Highly recommended by some reviewers
    • Recent interior remodeling reported
    • Awake night staff for overnight coverage
    • Organized activity program
    • Wander guard/security on doors
    • Walk-in/wheeled-in showers

    Cons

    • Needs upgrading inside
    • Needs upgrading outside
    • Poor facility condition (reported by some reviews)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in these reviews is broadly positive about the quality of care and staff responsiveness, while opinions about the physical condition of the facility are mixed. The most consistent strengths described are the caregiving staff and operational responsiveness. Multiple reviewers emphasize "wonderful caregivers," rapid responses to critical issues, and practical help with mobility and day-to-day needs. Reviewers also note a good balance between resident independence and necessary supervision, with statements that residents are "in great shape to the end" and that the community is "highly recommended" by some families.

    Staffing and safety features are recurring positives. In addition to praise for attentive caregivers, reviews mention awake night staff and a wander-guard system on doors, which point to deliberate safety practices for residents who may be at risk of wandering or need overnight monitoring. The presence of walk-in/wheeled-in showers and assistance with getting around indicates attention to accessibility and resident comfort. The activity program is noted, suggesting that there are organized opportunities for engagement, which contributes to quality of life.

    Facility condition and maintenance are the main area of concern and the source of contradictory impressions. Some reviewers describe the facility as newly remodeled, clean, and pleasantly scented, which supports a positive impression of the environment. At the same time, other reviews explicitly say the facility "needs upgrading inside," "needs upgrading outside," or is in "poor facility condition." This divergence suggests unevenness: certain interior areas may have been renovated or are kept clean, while other parts of the building or the exterior may be neglected or overdue for maintenance. The mixed feedback on physical condition is the single most notable negative pattern across the reviews.

    Operations and management receive favorable comments tied to smooth operations and rapid responses to critical issues. These operational strengths likely reinforce the positive impressions of care quality and staff reliability. However, because maintenance and some physical aspects are criticized by other reviewers, management may be doing well on staffing and care protocols while either prioritizing interior improvements selectively or facing resource constraints for comprehensive upgrades.

    Dining is not addressed in the provided reviews, so no reliable conclusions can be drawn about meal quality, dining service, or menu variety. The lack of comments about dining suggests reviewers focused mainly on care, staffing, safety, and facility condition rather than meals.

    In summary, the dominant themes are strong, attentive caregiving, good safety measures (awake night staff and wander guards), accessible bathing facilities, and an active program lineup. These positives are tempered by inconsistent reports about the physical property—some reviewers praise recent remodeling and cleanliness, while others report that interior and exterior areas need upgrading and even call out poor condition. Prospective residents and families should place weight on the consistent praise for care and staff responsiveness, but they should also verify the current state of the building and grounds in person, since impressions of the facility's condition vary noticeably across reviews.

    Location

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    About Optimum Senior Residential Care

    Optimum Senior Residential Care sits in Santa Rosa, California, where it houses up to six residents in a small, homelike setting and offers both private bedrooms and communal lounge spaces, so seniors can enjoy quiet or lively times as they like. The staff keeps things clean and smelling good, and they're always close by to help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, medication management, and hygiene, and they can assist with things like two-person transfers or help in and out of the shower, with wheelchair accessible showers making things easier for those who need it. Each resident gets three home-cooked meals every day, and the team can adapt meals for different diets like diabetes or high blood pressure if a doctor or family requests that.

    There's a health and wellness program aimed at keeping seniors as active and engaged as possible, with activities like music therapy, pet therapy, arts and crafts, religious gatherings, fitness classes, tabletop games, outings, and community night events, while a book room, craft plans, a sauna, jacuzzi, yard spaces, and regular movie entertainment offer plenty to do, whether inside or outside. Residents can spend time in the small garden or join excursions and group outings around Santa Rosa, and there's transportation available for things like medical appointments, errands, or trips to spiritual gatherings, and for those who want to look their best, the on-site salon or mobile hairdresser is handy.

    Optimum offers assistance with memory care and hospice care, and the staff can quickly respond to issues, monitor health, and lend a hand with personalized needs or medication. The facility supports a balance between having freedom and the needed supervision, and residents have the comfort of a small community with attentive caregivers who aim to be joyful and kind. Reviews mention the clean atmosphere and helpful staff, and with a licensed capacity for just six, residents get plenty of attention. The facility welcomes both men and women and keeps the focus on safety, well-being, and a secure environment, helping every senior remain as independent as possible.

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    State of California Inspection Reports

    3

    Inspections

    0

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    5

    Years of reports

    28 Oct 2021
    Found voluntary closure underway after an unannounced visit; administrator was unavailable and requested a closure inspection by phone as new owners planned to move in the next day, while staff cleaned and prepared items. Licensee notified licensing office of intent to close, closure plans and client letters were provided, all residents' belongings removed and residents relocated within Sonoma County; closure took effect October 29, 2021.
    28 Oct 2021
    Confirmed that the facility voluntarily closed on October 29, 2021, with all clients relocated and no residents present at the time of inspection.
    24 Jan 2020
    Found compliance with safety, sanitation, and resident care standards, though noted missing documentation for staff and medication practices, and identified a repair needed for exit gates. Civil penalties were imposed due to repeated violations within the past year.

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