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Friends House
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Santa Rosa, CA
Exterior view of Friends House with green space Spacious outdoor area with green lawn and trees A gazebo surrounded by lush greenery in a garden A pathway with flowers and greenery in a residential area Cozy interior of a resident's room with seating area

Friends House

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Santa Rosa, CA
684 Benicia Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Friends House

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In pursuit of a dynamic lifestyle, Friends House, located in Santa Rosa, CA, fosters personal growth and vibrant social connections for its senior and assisted living community. With a vision centered on simplicity, the community in Santa Rosa embodies a commitment to positive aging, emphasizing well-being as needs evolve. Residents actively plan and curate cultural, educational, and environmental events, epitomized by the annual Jazz in July celebration.

Friends House offers a continuum of healthcare and assisted living services tailored to individual needs, including independent living, home care services, and assisted living. The community promotes holistic wellness through a Fitness Center, activity groups, clubs, and events, fostering emotional, social, and physical well-being. Residents can enjoy complimentary breakfast and choose from a delicious selection for lunch and dinner at the Friends House Café, catering to diverse dietary requirements. The community’s commitment to simplicity, growth, and well-being creates an inviting atmosphere for seniors seeking a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle.

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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
145
Bed community size
145-bed community Rank #386 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 386th 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
19 years in operation Rank #424 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 424th 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 48 / 100 Rank #1392 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1392nd 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Rank #1 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st 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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
145 / 145
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Awards

US News Best Nursing Home Long-Term Care
US News Best Nursing Home Short-Term Rehabilitation

License Details

Facility TypeRCFE-Continuing Care Retirement Community
IssuanceDecember 27, 2006
CountySonoma

Ownership & Operating Entity

Friends House is legally operated by Front Porch Communities And Services, and administered by Robert Rubio.

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsArtSpace, Elephant Shop
Volunteer Program

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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 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 1 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% above) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (25% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Citations per inspection (80% 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. 912 This facility has 25% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 25% better
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. 23 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.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 74 This facility has 75% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 75% 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. 1216 This facility has had 25% fewer total inspections than the California average (12 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 513 This facility has had 62% fewer complaint visits than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 62% fewer Rank #589 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 589th 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. 27 This facility has had 71% fewer other visits than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 71% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 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
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 410 This facility has had 60% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (4 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer
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Address 4.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Santa Rosa's city center to Friends House's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Santa Rosa

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. 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.
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.
Spring Lake Village
AL
NH
IL
MC
Santa Rosa (Melita)
679
Facility 679
CA AVG 103
Rank #8 / 1,645
Yes
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,923 / 2,057
14
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 13
Rank #39 / 1,507
-A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Friends House
AL
IL
Santa Rosa
145
Facility 145
CA AVG 103
Rank #386 / 1,645
Yes
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,392 / 2,057
12
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #424 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
-Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Paulin Creek
AL
IL
MC
Santa Rosa
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #697 / 1,645
Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 58
Rank #529 / 2,057
20
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #540 / 1,507
71.0%
Facility 71.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #904 / 1,452
-Blc Lodge At Paulin Inc Gp, Blc Lodge At Paulin LPStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cogir of Sonoma
AL
IL
Sonoma
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 103
Rank #897 / 1,645
Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 58
Rank #597 / 2,057
12
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #843 / 1,507
34.1%
Facility 34.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,425 / 1,452
A+Welltower Cogir Tenant And Cogir Management Usa1 Bed / 2 Bed
Silva Board and Care
AL
RESC
RC
Santa Rosa
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
Yes
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 58
Rank #673 / 2,057
7
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
A+Joel TrinidadPrivate Rooms
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Friends House 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
CA

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.
CA

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 Friends House

Who is the owner of Friends House?

Friends House is legally operated by Front Porch Communities And Services, and administered by Robert Rubio.

Is Friends House in a walkable area?

Friends House has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Friends House?

Friends House's occupancy is 100%.

How long has Friends House been in business?

Friends House has been operating for approximately 19 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Friends House?

Yes, Friends House allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Friends House?

Robert Rubio is the administrator of Friends House.

How many beds does Friends House have?

Friends House has 145 beds.

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