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.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
55
Bed community size
130-bed community Rank #484 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 484th 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
2 years in operation Rank #1322 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1322nd 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.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 91 / 100 Rank #155 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 155th 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
42%
Rank #1398 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1398th 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
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

Garden
Walking Paths
Outdoor Seating
Dining
Wellness Center
Fitness Center
Housekeeping
Laundry
Transportation
Terrace
Cable Tv
Wi-Fi
Indoor Lounges
Specific ProgramsPersonal Services

Contact Fountain Square of Lompoc

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 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 3 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (58% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (225% above)
3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (80% below)
• Total complaints (21% below)
• Complaints per year (21% 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. 1912 This facility has 58% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (19 vs. CA avg 12).↑ 58% worse
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. 63 This facility has 100% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 100% worse Rank #1156 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1156th 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. 134 This facility has 225% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 225% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.84 This facility has 80% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.8 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 80% 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. 2316 This facility has had 44% more total inspections than the California average (23 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 44% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1413 This facility has had 8% more complaint visits than the California average (14 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 8% more Rank #992 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 992nd 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. 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 had 50% fewer official inspections than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer

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

Places of interest near Fountain Square of Lompoc

Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lompoc's city center to Fountain Square of Lompoc's address, calculated via Google Maps.

Calculate Travel Distance to Fountain Square of Lompoc

Add your location

Address

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. 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.
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.
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 LLCStudio / 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 Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Fountain Square of Lompoc
AL
MC
Lompoc
130
Facility 130
CA AVG 103
Rank #484 / 1,645
No
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 58
Rank #155 / 2,057
23
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #992 / 1,387
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,156 / 1,433
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,322 / 1,507
42.3%
Facility 42.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,398 / 1,452
-Tharon Lompoc, LLC-
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 Management1 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. LvngSemi-Private Rooms

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%.

How long has Fountain Square of Lompoc been in business?

Fountain Square of Lompoc has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

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.

Guides for Better Senior Living

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Assisted Living Explorer

Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now

The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It

Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance