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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.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Fountain Square of Lompoc is legally operated by Tharon Lompoc, Llc, and administrated by Meshell Ramos.
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.
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.
7 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #998 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 998th out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 74 out of 100. Letter grade C. 7 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 20 | 10 | This facility has 100% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (20 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 100% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2023.
| 6.7 | 3.3 | This facility has 103% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (6.7 vs. CA avg 3.3).↑ 103% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.9 | 3.3 | 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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 23 | 16 | This facility has 44% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (23 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 44% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 14 | 13 | This facility has 8% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 8% worse Rank #995 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 995th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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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.
| 7 | 7 | This facility has other visits in line with the California average (7 vs. CA avg 7).— At avg |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 11 | 14 | This facility has 21% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 21% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2023.
| 3.7 | 4.7 | 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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Estimated distance in miles from Lompoc's city center to Fountain Square of Lompoc's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Fountain Square of Lompoc is located in LOMPOC, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Reata Glen |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Mission Viejo | 840
Facility
840
CA AVG
103
Rank
#2 / 1657 | No |
2
Facility
2
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2044 / 2092 | 96
Facility
96
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1 / 1401 | 4 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#569 / 1487 |
80.6%
Facility
80.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#584 / 1368 | B- | Reat Glen Orange County Ccrc | - |
| Fountain Square of Lompoc |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Lompoc | 130
Facility
130
CA AVG
103
Rank
#486 / 1657 | No |
91
Facility
91
CA AVG
57
Rank
#155 / 2092 | 74
Facility
74
CA AVG
81
Rank
#998 / 1401 | 2 | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
13
Rank
#995 / 1397 | - | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1300 / 1487 |
42.3%
Facility
42.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1316 / 1368 | - | Tharon Lompoc, LLC | - |
| GlenBrook Health Center |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Carlsbad | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
103
Rank
#813 / 1657 | No |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1157 / 2092 | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
81
Rank
#108 / 1401 | 4 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 22
Facility
22
CA AVG
13
Rank
#313 / 1487 |
64.2%
Facility
64.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1020 / 1368 | - | Glenbrook Hc LLC/Life Services LLC | - |
| Ivy Park at La Palma |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | La Palma | 80
Facility
80
CA AVG
103
Rank
#916 / 1657 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1013 / 2092 | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
81
Rank
#242 / 1401 | 1 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1391 / 1487 |
87.5%
Facility
87.5%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#331 / 1368 | - | Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC | - |
| OakView Health Center |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village) | 63
Facility
63
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1063 / 1657 | No |
20
Facility
20
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1846 / 2092 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1401 | 5 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#428 / 1487 |
79.4%
Facility
79.4%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#608 / 1368 | A+ | Oakview Hc LLC | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
The legal owner and operator of Fountain Square of Lompoc is Tharon Lompoc, Llc.
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.
Fountain Square of Lompoc's occupancy is 42%.
Meshell Ramos is the administrator of Fountain Square of Lompoc.
Fountain Square of Lompoc has 130 beds.
Fountain Square of Lompoc has had 20 recently reported deficiencies.
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