Aaa Kindness Care II
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · California, CA
Aaa Kindness Care II
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · California, CA
Aaa Kindness Care II is a 32-bed senior living property located on Dominion Road on the rural outskirts of Santa Maria, California. Managed by Sm Senior Care Operations Llc under the direction of administrator Shayna Pettiford, the six-year-old facility combines long-term assisted living with structured memory care programs.
The staffing model provides 24-hour supervision, daily personal routine care, and medication delivery, alongside temporary respite stays and on-site physical rehabilitation support for individuals recovering from an illness or hospital discharge.
The culinary team prepares handcrafted daily meals tailored to individual dietary preferences and nutritional requirements. Everyday tasks like laundry, housekeeping, and property maintenance are handled by the staff, while a dedicated life enrichment coordinator manages regular social games, music activities, and fitness exercises. The surrounding Santa Barbara County neighborhood is entirely car-dependent, meaning visitors and family members will need a vehicle to access the property, which sits in an area featuring views of local farming communities and mountains.
Prospective representatives can contact the main office to inquire about current private or shared room rates. Arranging an appointment allows families to tour the grounds, view the secured memory care setup, and discuss the intake process directly with the administration.
32-bed community Rank #1246 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1246th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
6 years in operation Rank #927 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 927th out of 1,507 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.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJanuary 24, 2020
CountySanta Barbara
RCFE Number42585003
Aaa Kindness Care II is legally operated by Sm Senior Care Operations LLC, and administered by Shayna Pettiford.
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Pets not allowed
Activities
Specific ProgramsPersonalized Care Plans, 24-Hour Care, Compassionate Caregivers, Nutritious Meals
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.
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 (93% below)
• Total citations (83% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Citations per inspection (93% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 12 | This facility has 83% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 83% better |
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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.
| 2 | 3 | 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. |
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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.
| 0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.3 | 4 | This facility has 93% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 93% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
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.
| 7 | 16 | This facility has had 56% fewer total inspections than the California average (7 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 56% fewer |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 13 | This facility has had 85% fewer complaint visits than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 85% fewer Rank #325 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 325th 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. |
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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.
| 0 | 7 | 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 |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more |
Compare Assisted Living around the area
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.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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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.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| The Watermark at Napa Valley | AL IL MC | Napa | 240
Facility
240
CA AVG
103
Rank
#99 / 1,645 | No |
51
Facility
51
CA AVG
58
Rank
#1,323 / 2,057 | 9 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#156 / 1,507 |
77.5%
Facility
77.5%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#729 / 1,452 | A+ | 4055 Solano Ave Opco LLC And Atsc II LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Canterbury Woods | AL IL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190
Facility
190
CA AVG
103
Rank
#179 / 1,645 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
58
Rank
#383 / 2,057 | 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 / 1,507 |
72.6%
Facility
72.6%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#868 / 1,452 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| La Vida Del Mar | AL IL MC | Solana Beach (Eden Gardens) | 130
Facility
130
CA AVG
103
Rank
#484 / 1,645 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
CA AVG
58
Rank
#1,011 / 2,057 | 13 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#525 / 1,387 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1,433 | 39
Facility
39
CA AVG
13
Rank
#43 / 1,507 |
91.5%
Facility
91.5%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#308 / 1,452 | A+ | La Vida Del Mar Associates And Srg Servco Management | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunny Rose Glen | AL MC | Menifee (Sun City) | 116
Facility
116
CA AVG
103
Rank
#606 / 1,645 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
CA AVG
58
Rank
#1,048 / 2,057 | 4 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
13
Rank
#540 / 1,507 |
76.7%
Facility
76.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#758 / 1,452 | A+ | Menifee Assisted Living LLC Dba Sunny Rose Sr. Lvng | Semi-Private Rooms |
| Aaa Kindness Care II | AL MC RESC RC | - | 32
Facility
32
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1,246 / 1,645 | No | - | 7 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1,387 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#724 / 1,433 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#927 / 1,507 | - | - | Sm Senior Care Operations LLC | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Aaa Kindness Care II
Who is the owner of Aaa Kindness Care II?
Aaa Kindness Care II is legally operated by Sm Senior Care Operations LLC, and administered by Shayna Pettiford.
How long has Aaa Kindness Care II been in business?
Aaa Kindness Care II has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Aaa Kindness Care II?
No, Aaa Kindness Care II has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Aaa Kindness Care II?
Shayna Pettiford is the administrator of Aaa Kindness Care II.
How many beds does Aaa Kindness Care II have?
Aaa Kindness Care II has 32 beds.
Has Aaa Kindness Care II had any citations?
Aaa Kindness Care II has had 2 reported citations since 2022 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
Are there photos of Aaa Kindness Care II?
Yes — there are 3 photos of Aaa Kindness Care II in the photo gallery on this page.
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