Grand Oaks Assisted Living

Overview of Grand Oaks Assisted Living

Grand Oaks Assisted Living is located in the heart of Washington, D.C. It offers senior living, memory care, and assisted living services. The community provides personalized assistance and a range of activities for residents.
Bed community size
85-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
2 years in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 27 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
79%
Rank #710 / 1506Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 710th out of 1506 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1506. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
67 / 85
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJune 6, 2024
CountyTulare

Ownership & Operating Entity

Grand Oaks Assisted Living is legally operated by Grand Oaks Assisted Living, and administered by David Shellhamer.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsLifestyle & Wellness, Senior Living Care, Nutrition & Dining, Support for Families & Caregivers

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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.

1 point below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection score: 80 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 1 point 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 2 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (31% above)
• Other visits (14% above)
5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (20% below)
• Citations per year (18% below)
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
• Complaint visits (8% below)
• Official inspections (75% below)
Latest Inspection May 4, 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. 810 This facility has 20% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 20% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2023. 2.73.3 This facility has 18% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2.7 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 18% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.43.3 This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% 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. 2116 This facility has 31% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 31% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1213 This facility has 8% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 8% better Rank #918 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 918th 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. 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. 87 This facility has 14% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 14% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 14 This facility has 75% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better

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Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Oaks Assisted Living

Is Grand Oaks Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Grand Oaks Assisted Living has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Grand Oaks Assisted Living?

Grand Oaks Assisted Living's occupancy is 79%.

Are pets allowed at Grand Oaks Assisted Living?

No, Grand Oaks Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Grand Oaks Assisted Living?

David Shellhamer is the administrator of Grand Oaks Assisted Living.

How many beds does Grand Oaks Assisted Living have?

Grand Oaks Assisted Living has 85 beds.

Has Grand Oaks Assisted Living had any citations?

Grand Oaks Assisted Living has had 8 reported citations since 2023 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

Are there photos of Grand Oaks Assisted Living?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Grand Oaks Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.

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