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Aa Best Care Homes

Aa Best Care Homes

857 Hearn Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Aa Best Care Homes

Under Nicanor Aquino’s administration, Aa Best Care Homes is a small, focused nursing home in Santa Rosa, California, operated by Aa Best Care, Llc. With 40 beds and 21 years of experience in care, the facility caters to residents needing skilled nursing support and hands-on daily assistance.

Aa Best Care Homes is situated in a car-dependent part of Santa Rosa where a majority of errands need a vehicle. This setting may captivate families valuing a more tranquil, less urban neighborhood feel, though visiting family members must drive to get to the facility. It has an array of personal support services tailored to nursing home residents. These include medication management, emotional support, help with meals and nutrition, household tasks assistance, and specialized care as needed. The small census allows for personalized attention in a home-like environment instead of the bigger institutional setting of larger communities.

Facility Direct Line (707) 546-8413
Facility Direct Line (707) 546-8413 info@aacarehomes.com
Bed community size
40-bed community Rank #1198 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1198th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
28 years in operation Rank #337 / 1497Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 337th 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 9 / 100 Rank #1958 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1958th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
60%
Rank #1185 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1185th 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.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
24 / 40
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceAugust 27, 2004
CountySonoma

Ownership & Operating Entity

Aa Best Care Homes is legally operated by Aa Best Care, LLC, and administered by Nicanor Aquino.

Owner NameAa Best Care, LLC

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMx. Nicanor Aquino, Owner (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsMedication Support, Emotional Support, Meal Preparation and Nutrition, Household Tasks, Specialized Support

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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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 35 citations 21 complaints 49 total visits 18 complaint visits 5 official inspections
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.

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

Rank #1156 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1156th 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: 67 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 14 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 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 7 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (250% above)
• Total visits (206% above)
• Complaint visits (38% above)
• Other visits (271% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Total complaints (50% above)
• Complaints per year (50% above) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (79% 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. 3510 This facility has 250% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (35 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 250% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.73.3 This facility has 79% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.7 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 79% 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. 4916 This facility has 206% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (49 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 206% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1813 This facility has 38% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 38% worse Rank #1082 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1082nd 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. 267 This facility has 271% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (26 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 271% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 2114 This facility has 50% more total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 14).↑ 50% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 4.22.8 This facility has 50% more complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (4.2 vs. CA avg 2.8).↑ 50% worse
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Address 3.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Santa Rosa's city center to Aa Best Care Homes's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Aa Best Care Homes is located in SANTA ROSA, 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
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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.
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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 Aa Best Care Homes

Who is the owner of Aa Best Care Homes?

Aa Best Care Homes is legally operated by Aa Best Care, LLC, and administered by Nicanor Aquino.

Is Aa Best Care Homes in a walkable area?

Aa Best Care Homes has a walk score of 9. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Aa Best Care Homes?

Aa Best Care Homes's occupancy is 60%.

How long has Aa Best Care Homes been in business?

Aa Best Care Homes has been operating for approximately 28 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Aa Best Care Homes?

No, Aa Best Care Homes has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Aa Best Care Homes?

Nicanor Aquino is the administrator of Aa Best Care Homes.

How many beds does Aa Best Care Homes have?

Aa Best Care Homes has 40 beds.

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