Foremost Retirement Resort
Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Memory Care · Hesperia, CA

Foremost Retirement Resort

Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Memory Care · Hesperia, CA

Overview of Foremost Retirement Resort

Located a few miles from downtown Hesperia, California, and about 4.35 miles from Desert Valley Hospital, Foremost Retirement Resort is an assisted living community offering assisted living, hospice care, and memory care on a 15-acre campus with mountain views. The community is operated by Foremost Retirement Resort Inc., with Jennifer Uriza serving as the administrator. Its location keeps hospital care within easy reach if residents need it.

The single-story community has 96 beds. It currently houses 92 residents, giving it an occupancy rate of about 96%. It has been serving residents for 1 year. Care includes assisted living, memory care, and respite stays. Residents are supported by caregivers available 24 hours a day, and personalized care plans are based on each resident’s needs. Housekeeping and transportation services are included, and meals are served in a spacious dining room.

Residents can take part in light exercise, social events, and a variety of recreational activities throughout the week. Cozy living rooms and shared gathering areas provide comfortable places to relax and spend time with others outside of scheduled programs. The community also welcomes pets, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after moving in.

The area has a Walk Score of 27, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car or the community’s transportation service.

State inspections have focused on areas such as building maintenance, safety checks, staff records, and incident reporting. Families considering Foremost Retirement Resort should ask how staffing levels are managed and how care plans are reviewed and updated over time.

Bed community size
96-bed community Rank #799 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 799th out of 1644 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
1 year in operation Rank #1397 / 1497Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1397th out of 1497 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 #1755 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1755th out of 2087 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.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
96%
Rank #193 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 193rd 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 California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
92 / 96
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceFebruary 26, 2025
CountySan Bernardino

Ownership & Operating Entity

Foremost Retirement Resort is legally operated by Foremost Retirement Resort Inc, and administered by Jennifer Uriza.

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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.

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.

2 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #881 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 881st out of 1400 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1400 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 79 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 2 points below 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 2024 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 4 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (80% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (325% above)
• Total visits (13% above)
• Other visits (43% above)
5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Citations per inspection (70% below)
• Complaint visits (46% below)
• Official inspections (75% below)
• Complaint investigations (50% 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. 1810 This facility has 80% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 80% worse
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. 13 This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #413 / 1159 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 413th out of 1159 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1159 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.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 174 This facility has 325% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 325% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 13.3 This facility has 70% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 70% 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. 1816 This facility has 13% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 13% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 713 This facility has 46% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 46% better Rank #716 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 716th out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 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.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 107 This facility has 43% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 43% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 14 This facility has 75% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 510 This facility has 50% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • Most recent inspection on March 12, 2026, cited no deficiencies during unannounced health and safety case management visits.
  • January 29, 2026, annual inspection found 10 deficiencies including maintenance issues, missing safety inspections, incomplete personnel records, and medication administration errors.
  • October 27, 2025, complaint investigation substantiated immediate jeopardy for staff lacking criminal background clearance and failure to report deaths and incidents.

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: Single-storey

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Places of interest near Foremost Retirement Resort

Address 2.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hesperia's city center to Foremost Retirement Resort's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.35 miles to nearest hospital (Desert Valley Hospital)

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Foremost Retirement Resort
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MC
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CA AVG 104
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CA AVG 3
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Rank #1397 / 1497
95.8% -Foremost Retirement Resort Inc-
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MC
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CA AVG 104
Rank #1292 / 1644
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56
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CA AVG 57
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86
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CA AVG 81
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CA AVG 3
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CA AVG 81
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Foremost Retirement Resort is located in Hesperia, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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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).
CA

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
CA

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
CA

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.
CA

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
CA

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.
CA

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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Foremost Retirement Resort

Is Foremost Retirement Resort in a walkable area?

Foremost Retirement Resort 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 Foremost Retirement Resort?

Foremost Retirement Resort's occupancy is 96%.

How long has Foremost Retirement Resort been in business?

Foremost Retirement Resort has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Foremost Retirement Resort?

Yes, Foremost Retirement Resort allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Foremost Retirement Resort?

Jennifer Uriza is the administrator of Foremost Retirement Resort.

How many beds does Foremost Retirement Resort have?

Foremost Retirement Resort has 96 beds.

Has Foremost Retirement Resort had any citations?

Foremost Retirement Resort has had 18 reported citations since 2024 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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