Grand Oaks Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Washington, DC

Grand Oaks Assisted Living

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Washington, DC

Overview of Grand Oaks Assisted Living

Grand Oaks Assisted Living is located in the heart of Washington, D.C. It offers senior living, memory care, and assisted living services. The community provides personalized assistance and a range of activities for residents.
Bed community size
85-bed community Rank #880 / 1646Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 880th out of 1646 homes in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
2 years in operation Rank #1323 / 1504Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1323rd out of 1504 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 27 / 100 Rank #1757 / 2058Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1757th out of 2058 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
79%
Rank #701 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 701st out of 1492 homes in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the District of Columbia average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
67 / 85
Average occupied beds in District of Columbia homes 121 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJune 6, 2024
CountyTulare

Ownership & Operating Entity

Grand Oaks Assisted Living is legally operated by Grand Oaks Assisted Living, and administered by David Shellhamer.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsLifestyle & Wellness, Senior Living Care, Nutrition & Dining, Support for Families & Caregivers

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Inspection History

In District of Columbia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 8 citations 21 total visits 12 complaint visits 1 official inspection
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the District of Columbia state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical District of Columbia assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

7 points below the District of Columbia average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #996 / 1475 in District of Columbia Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 996th out of 1475 homes in District of Columbia for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the District of Columbia average among 1475 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in District of Columbia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 74 out of 100. Letter grade C. 7 points below the District of Columbia average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the District of Columbia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. District of Columbia state average
Overall vs. CA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than District of Columbia average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at District of Columbia average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (at CA avg)
2 Better Metrics better than District of Columbia average:
• Total citations (20% below)
• Citations per inspection (88% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 810 This facility has 20% fewer total citations than a typical District of Columbia assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 20% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 43 This facility has 33% more serious citations (type a) than a typical District of Columbia assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 33% worse Rank #1011 / 1434 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1011th out of 1434 homes in District of Columbia for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the District of Columbia average among 1434 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in District of Columbia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 44 This facility has moderate citations (type b) in line with the District of Columbia average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.43.3 This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical District of Columbia assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 2116 This facility has had 31% more total inspections than the District of Columbia average (21 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 31% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1213 This facility has had 8% fewer complaint visits than the District of Columbia average (12 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 8% fewer Rank #920 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 920th out of 1388 homes in District of Columbia for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the District of Columbia average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in District of Columbia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 87 This facility has had 14% more other visits than the District of Columbia average (8 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 14% more
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 14 This facility has had 75% fewer official inspections than the District of Columbia average (1 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 75% fewer

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Address 4.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Washington's city center to Grand Oaks Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Oaks Assisted Living

Is Grand Oaks Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Grand Oaks Assisted Living has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Grand Oaks Assisted Living?

Grand Oaks Assisted Living's occupancy is 79%.

How long has Grand Oaks Assisted Living been in business?

Grand Oaks Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Grand Oaks Assisted Living?

No, Grand Oaks Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Grand Oaks Assisted Living?

David Shellhamer is the administrator of Grand Oaks Assisted Living.

How many beds does Grand Oaks Assisted Living have?

Grand Oaks Assisted Living has 85 beds.

Has Grand Oaks Assisted Living had any citations?

Grand Oaks Assisted Living has had 8 reported citations since 2023 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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