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Alder House
Exterior view of Alder House with flowers and greenery Pathway leading to Alder House with a visitor Residents participating in a glassblowing activity

Alder House

295 Alder Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Alder House

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Alder House is a 32-bed nursing home in Arroyo Grande, a quiet community in San Luis Obispo County, California. Operating for 20 years, the facility is conveniently located on Alder Street in an area where most daily errands can be done on foot. The neighborhood scores 82 out of 100 for walkability, so it’s accessible for visiting family members and supporting residents’ independence.

What sets Alder House apart is its unique emphasis on creative engagement. The home offers glassblowing demonstrations and encourages residents to join custom glass art creation, which provides aesthetic interest and hands-on activity for those who enjoy handworking. These kinds of specialized amenities can be especially meaningful for residents looking for purposeful ways to use their time.

The intimate size of 32 beds allows for a closer-knit community where residents and staff usually build robust relationships. Such a scale can deliver personal attention and a quieter atmosphere that some want over a larger facility, a factor vital for families evaluating small-scale care settings.

Facility Direct Line (805) 489-1266
Facility Direct Line (805) 489-1266
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Bed community size
32-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
21 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 82 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
66%
Rank #1094 / 1506Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1094th out of 1506 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1506. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
21 / 32
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJuly 7, 2005
CountySan Luis Obispo

Ownership & Operating Entity

Alder House is legally operated by Alder House Inc., and administered by Todd Tose.

Owner NameAlder House Inc

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactTodd Tose (per BBB, record updated May 2026)

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsGlassblowing demonstrations, Custom glass art creation
Touring HoursDaily from 10 AM to 5 PM, May 1 - November 1

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Inspection History

In California, 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 2021 · 5 years of data 2 citations 3 complaints 9 total visits 3 complaint visits 6 official inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

6 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection score: 87 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 6 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

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

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Official inspections (50% above) 8 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Citations per year (80% below)
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
• Total visits (44% below)
• Complaint visits (77% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
• Total complaints (79% below)
• Complaints per year (79% below)
Latest Inspection May 7, 2026

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. 210 This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 0.42 This facility has 80% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 80% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.23.3 This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% better

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 916 This facility has 44% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 44% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 313 This facility has 77% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 77% better Rank #441 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California 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. 07 This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 64 This facility has 50% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 50% worse

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 314 This facility has 79% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 79% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 0.62.8 This facility has 79% fewer complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 2.8).↓ 79% better
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Frequently Asked Questions about Alder House

Is Alder House in a walkable area?

Alder House has a walk score of 82. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Alder House?

Alder House's occupancy is 66%.

Who is the administrator of Alder House?

Todd Tose is the administrator of Alder House.

How many beds does Alder House have?

Alder House has 32 beds.

Has Alder House had any citations?

Alder House has had 2 reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

Are there photos of Alder House?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Alder House in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Alder House?

Alder House is located at 295 Alder Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

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