Enso Village, a Kendal Affiliate

Overview of Enso Village, a Kendal Affiliate

Enso Village, a Kendal Affiliate, is a 400-bed continuing care retirement community in Healdsburg, California. It’s operated by Kendal at Sonoma, under administrator Annet Nakiyuka, and licensed in Sonoma County as an RCFE-CCRC since November 2023. The community serves adults 60 and older across independent living, assisted living, and memory support. Enso Village is built around a Zen-inspired care philosophy running in its programming and physical design.

As a California RCFE, inspections are conducted by the Department of Social Services instead of CMS. Since licensing, Enso Village has recorded 4 total citations against a California average of 10, and 3 complaints against a statewide norm of 14. No fines appear on record in the most recent February 2026 inspection, putting the overall score at 80 out of 100 against California’s benchmark of 70.

A dedicated meditation hall, contemplative care groups, alfresco dining, and a tea room are among the amenities. Spirituality and Lifelong Learning are program tracks, and mindfulness classes and yoga are present as part of the facility’s wellness programming.

Situated within a Zen-inspired, contemplative lifestyle community in Healdsburg, Enso Village is ideal for older adults in Sonoma County who require a full care continuum.

Facility Direct Line (925) 366-3414

400-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

2 years in operation

A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

Walk Score: 89 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

77%

Higher than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

307 / 400

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeRcfe-continuing Care Retirement Community

IssuanceNovember 3, 2023

CountySonoma

RCFE Number496803820

Enso Village, a Kendal Affiliate is legally operated by Kendal At Sonoma, A Zen Inspired Community, and administered by Annet Nakiyuka.

Owner NameA Zen Inspired Community Kendal At Sonoma

Minimum Age60

Tai Chi

Yoga

Contemplative Care Groups

Mindfulness Classes

Private Dining

Alfresco Dining

Meditation Hall

Memorial Grove

Tea Room

In-Home Services

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 4 citations 3 complaints 15 total visits 3 complaint visits 2 official inspections

Inspection Score

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

Inspection Scorecard 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 2023 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection February 20, 2026

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	4	10	This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2023.	1.3	3.3	This facility has 61% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 61% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.3	3.3	This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	15	16	This facility has 6% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 6% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	3	13	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 Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	10	7	This facility has 43% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 43% worse
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	2	4	This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	3	14	This facility has 79% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 79% better
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2023.	1	4.7	This facility has 79% fewer complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4.7).↓ 79% better

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.


Enso Village, a Kendal Affiliate	AL IL MC	Healdsburg	400	No	89	86	2	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 13 Rank #441 / 1388	-	2	76.8%	A Zen Inspired Community Kendal At Sonoma	-
Healdsburg Senior Living	AL MC	Healdsburg	82	Yes	55	66	3	13 Facility 13 CA AVG 13 Rank #949 / 1388	17 Facility 17 CA AVG 3 Rank #1125 / 1160	3	45.1%	Pacifica Sl Grove St LP And Brightwater Sr. Lvg Grp LLC	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Enso Village	AL IL MC	Healdsburg	-	Yes	90	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+

General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits

Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits

Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+

General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits

Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits

Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Who is the owner of Enso Village, a Kendal Affiliate?

Enso Village, a Kendal Affiliate is legally operated by Kendal At Sonoma, A Zen Inspired Community, and administered by Annet Nakiyuka.

Is Enso Village, a Kendal Affiliate in a walkable area?

Enso Village, a Kendal Affiliate has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Enso Village, a Kendal Affiliate?

Enso Village, a Kendal Affiliate's occupancy is 77%.

Who is the administrator of Enso Village, a Kendal Affiliate?

Annet Nakiyuka is the administrator of Enso Village, a Kendal Affiliate.

How many beds does Enso Village, a Kendal Affiliate have?

Enso Village, a Kendal Affiliate has 400 beds.

Has Enso Village, a Kendal Affiliate had any citations?

Enso Village, a Kendal Affiliate has had 4 reported citations since 2023 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

Are there photos of Enso Village, a Kendal Affiliate?

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