Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Montrose, CA

Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Montrose, CA

Overview of Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living

Residing in the harmonious neighborhood of Honolulu Avenue, Montrose, CA, Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living is an extraordinary senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The community features sophisticated and purposely built studio and one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring seniors experience comfort and convenience at its finest. A reliable and highly skilled team strives to deliver top-tier care and support to meet seniors’ special needs and aspirations.

Meet new friends and participate in engaging activities and exciting programs for leisure and wellness. With its commitment to seniors’ well-being, the community serves delightful and well-balanced meals for dietary satisfaction. Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living fosters a warm and inviting environment for seniors to thrive and live their best lives within its wonderful premises.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
70
Bed community size
131-bed community Rank #480 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 480th out of 1,645 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
7 years in operation Rank #843 / 1505Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 843rd out of 1,505 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
Walk Score: 77 / 100 Rank #509 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 509th out of 2,057 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
53%
Rank #1277 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1277th out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
70 / 131
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceFebruary 27, 2019
CountyLos Angeles

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living is legally operated by Ec Opco Ca Partner Iv LLC and Sh1 Shoreline Mgmt, LLC, and administered by Ernest Lewis.

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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.

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

Rank #698 / 1474 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 698th out of 1,474 homes we track in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1474 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 85 out of 100. Letter grade B. 4 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.

Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (83% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Citations per inspection (98% 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. 212 This facility has 83% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 83% better
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. 23 This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #724 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 724th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 04 This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.14 This facility has 98% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 98% better

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 1716 This facility has had 6% more total inspections than the California average (17 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 6% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1313 This facility has complaint visits in line with the California average (13 vs. CA avg 13).— At avg Rank #950 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 950th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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 had 100% fewer other visits than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 810 This facility has had 20% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (8 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 20% fewer

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Suite / Studio / 1 Bed

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living

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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Montrose's city center to Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Vi at Palo Alto
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Palo Alto
876
Facility 876
CA AVG 103
Rank #1 / 1,645
No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 59
Rank #416 / 2,057
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #462 / 1,474
24
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #361 / 1,505
73.1% -Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Pomona
520
Facility 520
CA AVG 103
Rank #16 / 1,645
No 45
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #213 / 1,474
14
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #88 / 1,505
84.0% -Congregational Homes, IncorporatedStudio
Canterbury Woods
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Pacific Grove
190
Facility 190
CA AVG 103
Rank #179 / 1,645
Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 59
Rank #383 / 2,057
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #409 / 1,474
13
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #33 / 1,505
72.6% A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Montrose
131
Facility 131
CA AVG 103
Rank #480 / 1,645
No
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 59
Rank #509 / 2,057
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 81
Rank #698 / 1,474
17
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #950 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #843 / 1,505
53.4% -Ec Opco Ca Partner IV LLC And Sh1 Shoreline Mgmt, LLCSuite / Studio / 1 Bed
Webster House
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Palo Alto (Crescent Park)
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,115 / 1,645
Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 59
Rank #171 / 2,057
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #213 / 1,474
7
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1,505
90.7% -Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed

Frequently Asked Questions about Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living

Who is the owner of Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living?

Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living is legally operated by Ec Opco Ca Partner Iv LLC and Sh1 Shoreline Mgmt, LLC, and administered by Ernest Lewis.

Is Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living in a walkable area?

Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living?

Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living's occupancy is 53%.

How long has Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living been in business?

Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living?

No, Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living?

Ernest Lewis is the administrator of Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living.

How many beds does Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living have?

Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living has 131 beds.

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