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    $4,749 – 5,698/month

    The Burlington Assisted Living

    13 Sycamore Dr, Wofford Heights, CA 93285
    • Assisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • 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
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.50·(16)

    Overall rating

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

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      3.8
    • Value

      3.3

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive, and accommodating staff
    • Personal, family-like community in a small residence
    • Positive leadership and supportive administration
    • Clean, peaceful interior and comfortable rooms
    • Residents can bring personal furniture and belongings
    • Common areas for meals and socializing
    • Shaded porch, covered patio, central garden, and small library
    • Mountain and lake views in a peaceful setting
    • Residents observed appearing comfortable and happy

    Cons

    • High overall cost
    • Grounds landscaping could be improved

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews generally describe Burlington Assisted Living as a small, welcoming residence with compassionate staff and a personal atmosphere. One tour visitor estimated that the home accommodates roughly 15–20 residents, and other comments emphasize attentive care, respectful interactions, and a sense of community. The positive descriptions are broad; reviewers provide limited detail about specific care routines or clinical services.

    Staff and leadership are recurring strengths. Residents are described as being treated with kindness and as part of a family-like community, while one reviewer praised the administrator’s leadership and commitment to both residents and staff. Tour experiences were not uniformly positive: one visitor found the guide accommodating, while another described an unwelcoming interaction and difficulty keeping pace with the guide. This was an individual tour account, and the reviews do not establish a broader pattern in resident care.

    The home is described as clean and peaceful, with medium-sized rooms where residents can bring their own furnishings and belongings; one review also mentioned room for a refrigerator and Keurig coffee maker. Shared features include meal and socializing areas, a small library, a shaded front porch, a covered patio, and a central garden. Reviewers also value the mountain and lake views. One visitor felt the grounds and landscaping could be improved.

    Dining and activities receive little direct discussion. Reviews mention common areas for meals and socializing, the library, and outdoor spaces, but do not describe menu quality, dining routines, or a structured activity program in enough detail to assess them. One reviewer noted that residents used the outdoor area to smoke and spend time as they wished.

    Cost is the clearest practical concern: one reviewer characterized it as high, while also saying it was within the range of other local facilities. Overall, the comments lean strongly positive about staff, the setting, and the intimate scale of the residence, while offering limited information about dining, activities, and detailed care practices.

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    Location

    The Burlington Assisted Living is located at 13 Sycamore Dr, Wofford Heights, CA, 93285.

    About The Burlington Assisted Living

    The Burlington Assisted Living sits in a quiet setting, giving seniors a sense of home and belonging with others who care about one another, and it's licensed by California's Department of Social Services which keeps the place up to high standards and makes safety and care a real priority. The building was put up in 1954, all on one floor, with just 21 units, making it what you'd call a Micro community, so people tend to know their neighbors and staff is always there for support, whether it's day or night. Folks get three home-cooked meals each day and there's always someone ready to help with things like medicine, bathing, getting dressed, or just checking in. The facility keeps apartments fully furnished and supplies daily services like cleaning, laundry, and regular check-ins, so seniors can worry less about chores and more about enjoying life.

    Residents at The Burlington can join regular wellness activities and social events, whether that's music therapy, animal therapy, games, crafts, movie nights, workouts, or trips out for shopping, spiritual services, or to the doctor-all with transport available right from the building, and it's even close to bus lines for when family or friends come by. There's a book room, a game room, and spaces inside and outside for everyone to gather, including cozy living rooms and places for crafts or fitness, and sometimes things like a salon, a Jacuzzi, or a sauna for extra comfort. Folks don't have to pay any upfront community fee or deposit, though there may be a pet deposit, and the units stay wheelchair-accessible with showers built in and easy first-floor access for those who don't want to deal with stairs.

    The home offers detailed support for higher health needs when requested, including diabetic care, medication management, incontinence care, and non-ambulatory care, so people get help matched to their own alertness and mobility. There's respite care and hospice care services when required, as well as memory care and support for residents experiencing dementia. Seniors can follow a vegetarian diet and get meals matched to health conditions like hypertension or diabetes, with food cooked and served in a way that meets their preferences, whether in the dining room or on a tray in their own apartment if they'd rather eat privately. The Burlington Assisted Living backs up its help with trained staff on site at all times, keeps the place secure, tends to grounds and property maintenance, and encourages everyone to take part in regular devotional services, on-site and off-site activities, and structured programs that encourage friendship and independence, so even as folks get older, they're still part of a warm community that lets them keep as much independence as possible.

    People often ask...

    The Burlington Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,749 per month.

    The Burlington Assisted Living offers assisted living.

    There are 6 photos of The Burlington Assisted Living on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 13 Sycamore Dr, Wofford Heights, CA 93285.

    No, The Burlington 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.

    License number157209377
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity22 residents
    LicenseeREDWOOD WOFFORD HEIGHTS OPCO LLC
    EffectiveDecember 4th, 2023
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    Inspection Reports

    34

    Reports

    10

    Type A Citations

    8

    Type B Citations

    19

    Complaints

    5

    Years

    10 Sept 2026Complaint
    Investigated allegations and found no deficiencies.
    14 May 2026Complaint
    Found no bed bugs during the visit and confirmed the resident could leave unassisted and manage own finances.
    25 Feb 2026Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging staff disposed of a resident's belongings, prevented use of a physician of their choice, and restricted food storage in a refrigerator. Based on interviews and observations, the evidence did not establish these issues.
    16 Oct 2025Inspection
    Observed bed rail concerns for two residents (one with hospice full rails lacking a documented order and another lacking a half-rail order) and missing entries in centrally stored medications during an unannounced annual visit. All 20 residents were present during the visit.
    • Type B87608(a)(5)(B)
    • Type B87608(a)(3)
    • Type B87465(h)(6)
    28 May 2025Inspection
    Found full bed rails in use for a resident without hospice approval or a doctor's order, posing a safety risk.
    • Type B87608(a)(5)(B)
    28 May 2025Complaint
    Investigated two allegations; the eviction claim was unfounded and the claim that staff did not meet a resident's needs was unsubstantiated.
    28 May 2025Inspection
    Observed an unannounced case-management visit where discussions centered on resident pre-appraisal and needs-and-services plans, with notes that re-appraisal occurs upon condition change and that skilled nursing records cannot substitute for these plans.
    14 May 2025Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that staff made inappropriate comments toward a resident and an allegation that staff stole residents' food.
    • Type A87468.2(a)(8)
    09 Jan 2025Complaint
    Found no evidence to support that staff failed to meet residents' incontinence needs, failed to reposition residents as needed, or that required staff training was not provided.
    13 Nov 2024Inspection
    Noted that a staff member was immediately excluded and has not been employed for over a year. The staff member has been disassociated from the operation.
    17 Oct 2024Inspection
    Observed hazardous items (a shovel, a tool set, and an automatic screwdriver) stored where residents could reach, and a hole in the wall under the kitchen sink.
    • Type A87705(f)(1)
    • Type B87303(a)
    24 Sept 2024Inspection
    Identified a fire clearance to increase capacity to 22 and readiness of room 8 for one additional resident.
    15 Aug 2024Complaint
    Investigated allegations that staff forced residents to obtain a payee and that pests and misappropriation of residents' money occurred. Interviews showed residents were not forced to obtain a payee, bed bugs were at another Bakersfield location, and staff did not handle residents' money; the allegations were unfounded.
    15 Aug 2024Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that staff did not comply with basic service requirements.
    17 Jul 2024Complaint
    Investigated allegations that a staff member emotionally abused residents and that medications were not administered per physician instructions. Interviews indicated the staff member called residents inappropriate names and spoke to residents with attitude, and there was insufficient evidence to prove medication administration violations.
    • Type A87468(a)(1)
    04 Apr 2024Inspection
    Observed residents in hallways, outside porch, and bedrooms. No deficiencies were noted during an unannounced health-check visit.
    08 Mar 2024Complaint
    Identified that the allegation that residents' cash was not safeguarded was unsubstantiated, and that the allegation that staff did not provide assistance with residents' medical care needs was unsubstantiated.
    12 Feb 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging inappropriate touching of a resident, inadequate food service, and mistreatment of residents; found insufficient evidence to prove these allegations occurred.
    12 Jan 2024Inspection
    Investigated an incident in which a resident drank hand sanitizer and was sent to the hospital.
    18 Dec 2023Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that staff did not ensure correct medication administration and mismanaged medications, including a staff member giving another resident's meds and medications found in inappropriate places.
    • Type A87465(a)(4)
    • Type A87465(i)
    27 Nov 2023Inspection
    Observed that the site had 12 resident rooms, fire clearance for 21 residents, appropriate furnishings and lighting, secured medications, proper food storage, and staff with criminal background clearances during a pre-licensing visit.
    17 Nov 2023Inspection
    Concluded COMP II successfully completed; administrator demonstrated understanding of licensing topics including operation, admission policies, staffing requirements and training, health conditions restrictions, general provisions, emergency preparedness, complaints and reporting, and pre-licensing readiness.
    09 Nov 2023Complaint
    Investigated allegations that staff transported residents unsafely, yelled at a resident, pushed a resident, provided alcohol, and smoked with residents. Evidence did not prove or disprove the yelling and pushing, and overall could not establish the remaining issues.
    20 Oct 2023Complaint
    Found that six staff were not associated with the site during the investigation and two residents did not have physician reports on file; criminal record clearance procedures for some staff were not properly followed.
    • Type A87355(e)(2)
    • Type B87506(b)(10)
    20 Oct 2023Inspection
    Found no deficiencies during a routine annual review; environment and safety measures appeared in good order.
    28 Mar 2023Inspection
    Identified that a person working on site lacked fingerprint clearance and was not properly associated with the site.
    • Type A87355(e)(1)
    • Type A1569.17(b)
    24 Mar 2023Complaint
    Investigated a complaint about pest prevention, inadequate food service, and finances; observed a mouse trap, adequate food supplies, and functioning electricity at the site.
    24 Mar 2023Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that a staff member hit a resident. Found the allegation unsubstantiated.
    09 Dec 2022Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that staff did not meet a resident's dietary needs. Found that a special diabetic diet prescribed by a physician was not provided.
    • Type B87555(b)(7)
    29 Sept 2022Inspection
    Observed infection-control measures in place.
    16 Feb 2022Complaint
    Identified that residents were forced to stay in their rooms and staff yelled at them; observed kitchen drawers in disrepair and poor maintenance.
    • Type A87468(a)(1)
    • Type B87303(a)(1)
    22 Dec 2021Inspection
    Observed knives in an unlocked kitchen drawer accessible to residents, creating a safety risk. The issue involved storing dangerous items inaccessible to residents with dementia.
    • Type A87705(f)(1)
    04 Nov 2021Inspection
    Observed infection control measures and symptom screening in place; no deficiencies were issued.
    16 Mar 2021Complaint
    Investigated the allegations that the site was in disrepair and that residents waited excessively for assistance. The site was observed clean and in good repair, residents reported no delays in help, and no deficiencies were observed.

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