Fountain Square of Lompoc
Fountain Square of Lompoc is a 130-bed assisted living and memory care community operated by Tharon Lompoc, LLC, under administrator Meshell Ramos in Lompoc, California. It was licensed in Santa Barbara County as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly in December 2023. The community offers 24-hour staffing, a full-time licensed nurse, medication administration, and rehabilitation services, plus its core assisted living and memory care programs.
Inspected by the California Department of Social Services, Fountain Square of Lompoc has accumulated 20 citations since licensing, twice California’s average of 10 across its first two years of operation. Complaints have come in below average at 11 against a statewide norm of 14. No fines are on record in the latest inspection in May 2026.
Amenities span private suites, a secured rooftop terrace, a full-time licensed nurse on staff, and all-day dining prepared by chefs.
Found in a newer, bigger setting in Lompoc, the community fits older adults in Santa Barbara County who need assisted living or memory care.
About this community
Occupancy
Fountain Square of Lompoc is legally operated by Tharon Lompoc, LLC, and administered by Meshell Ramos.
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.
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• Total citations (100% above)
• Citations per year (103% above)
• Total visits (44% above)
• Complaint visits (8% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Other visits (at CA avg) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (73% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
• Total complaints (21% below)
• Complaints per year (21% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
| 20 | 10 | This facility has 100% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (20 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 100% worse |
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Citations per year
| 6.7 | 3.3 | This facility has 103% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (6.7 vs. CA avg 3.3).↑ 103% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.9 | 3.3 | This facility has 73% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.9 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 73% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
| 23 | 16 | This facility has 44% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (23 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 44% worse |
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Complaint visits
| 14 | 13 | This facility has 8% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 8% worse Rank #991 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 991st 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. 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. |
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Other visits
| 7 | 7 | This facility has other visits in line with the California average (7 vs. CA avg 7).— At avg |
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Official inspections
| 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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 11 | 14 | This facility has 21% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 21% better |
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Complaints per year
| 3.7 | 4.7 | This facility has 21% fewer complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (3.7 vs. CA avg 4.7).↓ 21% better |
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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| Fountain Square of Lompoc | AL MC | Lompoc | 130 | No | - | 91 | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Fountain Square of Lompoc
Who is the owner of Fountain Square of Lompoc?
Fountain Square of Lompoc is legally operated by Tharon Lompoc, LLC, and administered by Meshell Ramos.
Is Fountain Square of Lompoc in a walkable area?
Fountain Square of Lompoc has a walk score of 91. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
What is the occupancy rate at Fountain Square of Lompoc?
Fountain Square of Lompoc's occupancy is 42%.
Are pets allowed at Fountain Square of Lompoc?
No, Fountain Square of Lompoc has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Fountain Square of Lompoc?
Meshell Ramos is the administrator of Fountain Square of Lompoc.
How many beds does Fountain Square of Lompoc have?
Fountain Square of Lompoc has 130 beds.
Has Fountain Square of Lompoc had any citations?
Fountain Square of Lompoc has had 20 reported citations since 2023 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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