Fountain Square of Lompoc
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Lompoc, CA

Fountain Square of Lompoc

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Lompoc, CA

Overview of Fountain Square of Lompoc

Fountain Square of Lompoc is a 130-bed assisted living and memory care community operated by Tharon Lompoc, LLC, under administrator Meshell Ramos in Lompoc, California. It was licensed in Santa Barbara County as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly in December 2023. The community offers 24-hour staffing, a full-time licensed nurse, medication administration, and rehabilitation services, plus its core assisted living and memory care programs.

Inspected by the California Department of Social Services, Fountain Square of Lompoc has accumulated 20 citations since licensing, twice California’s average of 10 across its first two years of operation. Complaints have come in below average at 11 against a statewide norm of 14. No fines are on record in the latest inspection in May 2026.

Amenities span private suites, a secured rooftop terrace, a full-time licensed nurse on staff, and all-day dining prepared by chefs.

Found in a newer, bigger setting in Lompoc, the community fits older adults in Santa Barbara County who need assisted living or memory care.

Bed community size
130-bed community Rank #486 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 486th out of 1648 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
2 years in operation Rank #1305 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1305th out of 1494 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: 91 / 100 Rank #155 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 155th 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
42%
Rank #1401 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1401st out of 1496 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1496. 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
55 / 130
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceDecember 13, 2023
CountySanta Barbara
RCFE Number425850365

Ownership & Operating Entity

Fountain Square of Lompoc is legally operated by Tharon Lompoc, LLC, and administered by Meshell Ramos.

Owner NameTharon Lompoc, LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beautifully Landscaped Grounds
Lush Gardens
Walking Paths
Outdoor Seating Areas
Comfortable Living Spaces
Indoor Lounges
Common Areas
Private Suites
Full-Service Dining
On-Site Wellness Services
Fitness Classes
Health Services
Housekeeping
Personal Laundry
Transportation Services
Trained Staff Available Around-The-Clock
Full-Time Licensed Nurse On Staff
Tranquil Secure Rooftop Terrace
Utilities
Cable
Wifi
Medication Administration
Health & Wellness Monitoring
Specific ProgramsPersonal Services

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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.

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

Rank #997 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 997th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 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: 74 out of 100. Letter grade C. 7 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 2023 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 4 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (100% above)
• Citations per year (103% above)
• Total visits (44% above)
• Complaint visits (8% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Other visits (at CA avg)
4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (73% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
• Total complaints (21% below)
• Complaints per year (21% below)
Latest Inspection May 5, 2026

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. 2010 This facility has 100% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (20 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 100% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2023. 6.73.3 This facility has 103% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (6.7 vs. CA avg 3.3).↑ 103% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.93.3 This facility has 73% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.9 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 73% 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. 2316 This facility has 44% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (23 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 44% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1413 This facility has 8% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 8% worse Rank #991 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 991st 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. 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. 77 This facility has other visits in line with the California average (7 vs. CA avg 7).— At avg
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 24 This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better

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. 1114 This facility has 21% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 21% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 3.74.7 This facility has 21% fewer complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (3.7 vs. CA avg 4.7).↓ 21% better

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fountain Square of Lompoc

Who is the owner of Fountain Square of Lompoc?

Fountain Square of Lompoc is legally operated by Tharon Lompoc, LLC, and administered by Meshell Ramos.

Is Fountain Square of Lompoc in a walkable area?

Fountain Square of Lompoc has a walk score of 91. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the occupancy rate at Fountain Square of Lompoc?

Fountain Square of Lompoc's occupancy is 42%.

Are pets allowed at Fountain Square of Lompoc?

No, Fountain Square of Lompoc has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Fountain Square of Lompoc?

Meshell Ramos is the administrator of Fountain Square of Lompoc.

How many beds does Fountain Square of Lompoc have?

Fountain Square of Lompoc has 130 beds.

Has Fountain Square of Lompoc had any citations?

Fountain Square of Lompoc has had 20 reported citations since 2023 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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