Occupancy rate
54%
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Sundial
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Redding, CA
Sundial
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Redding, CA
Overview of Sundial
Burrowed in the welcoming environment of Redding, CA, the Sundial is an enticing senior living community that offers assisted living and respite care services. Known for its “bird in flight” design which means overcoming diversity, this community provides a warming environment for its residents to boost a promising living experience. Here, residents can choose from a variety of accommodations tailored to their needs and tastes. This community also provides short-term stays with personalized care services and 24-hour assistance from a dedicated and trained team.
Fostering a caring and inclusive environment, enjoy its exceptional amenities and services like restaurant-style dining with a fresh and seasonal selection of meals, a full-packed calendar for social activities, and medication management. With Sundial, seniors can enjoy a classic living experience.
65-bed community Rank #1044 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1044th out of 1657 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.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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
3 years in operation Rank #1210 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1210th out of 1487 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.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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 16 / 100 Rank #1896 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1896th out of 2092 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.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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
35 / 65
Average occupied beds in California homes
87 beds
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceNovember 21, 2022
CountyShasta
RCFE Number455002959
Sundial is legally operated by Sundial Operations LLC and Northstar Sr Lvg, Inc., and administered by Elizabeth Amlin.
Safety FeaturesWheelchair ramps, accessible bathrooms
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
Home Care
Restaurant
Transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry
Wellness Program
Specific Programsmedication assistance, help with dressing, continence care, mobility assistance, occupational therapy, physical therapy, language therapy, respiratory therapy
Starting Price$3295 per month
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 2022 · 4 years of data
15 citations
18 total visits
11 complaint visits
2 official inspections
9 complaint investigations
Inspection Score
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.
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.
15 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #1218 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1218th out of 1401 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 66 out of 100. Letter grade D. 15 points below 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 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
5 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (50% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (133% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% above)
• Citations per year (52% above)
• Total visits (13% above) 5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (76% below)
• Complaint visits (15% below)
• Other visits (29% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
• Complaint investigations (10% below)
• Total citations (50% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (133% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% above)
• Citations per year (52% above)
• Total visits (13% above) 5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (76% below)
• Complaint visits (15% below)
• Other visits (29% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
• Complaint investigations (10% below)
Latest Inspection
April 23, 2026
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 15 | 10 | This facility has 50% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 50% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 7 | 3 | This facility has 133% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 133% worse Rank #984 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 984th out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 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. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 8 | 4 | This facility has 100% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 100% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 3.8 | 2.5 | This facility has 52% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (3.8 vs. CA avg 2.5).↑ 52% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.8 | 3.3 | This facility has 76% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.8 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 76% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 18 | 16 | This facility has 13% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 13% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 11 | 13 | This facility has 15% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 15% better Rank #884 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 884th 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. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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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 |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 9 | 10 | This facility has 10% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 10% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- January 15, 2026 complaint investigations substantiated failures to maintain dietitian consultation records since 2018 and to address residents' severe weight loss and condition changes.
- July 17, 2025 complaint investigations found immediate risk deficiencies for failure to prevent MRSA spread, inadequate staff training, PPE shortages, and failure to request required health condition exceptions.
- March 18, 2026 unannounced monitoring visit found no deficiencies and no complaints during a health and safety check after resident transfers.
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CA AVG
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CA AVG
103
Rank
#1044 / 1657 | No |
16
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CA AVG
57
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66
CA AVG
81
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11
CA AVG
13
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7
CA AVG
3
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#984 / 1160 | 3
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3
CA AVG
13
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Sundial is located in Redding, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sundial
What neighborhood is Sundial in?
Sundial is in the North Hilltop neighborhood of Redding.
Who is the owner of Sundial?
Sundial is legally operated by Sundial Operations LLC and Northstar Sr Lvg, Inc., and administered by Elizabeth Amlin.
Is Sundial in a walkable area?
Sundial has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the occupancy rate at Sundial?
Sundial's occupancy is 54%.
Who is the administrator of Sundial?
Elizabeth Amlin is the administrator of Sundial.
How many beds does Sundial have?
Sundial has 65 beds.
Has Sundial had any citations?
Sundial has had 15 reported citations since 2022 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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