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Operated by non-profit fraternal organization Eastern Star Homes of California Inc. under administrator Kat Farris, Senior Living Community for the Eastern Star in California is a 76-bed continuing care retirement community at 16850 E. Bastanchury Road in Yorba Linda, California. Licensed since 1998, the campus offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care to residents in Orange County. It provides a continuum from independent retirement living to specialized dementia support.
The inspection record is above California’s average. Since 2021, the community has totaled 4 citations against a California average of 10, with 0.2 citations per inspection in comparison to the 3.3 state average. Complaints total 10 over five years, below California’s average of 14. No serious citations appear on record. The latest inspection was April 2026.
Respite stays exist for short-term needs. Dining is served in a dedicated dining room with attention to dietary restrictions.
With a 27-year operating history, the community is structured for older adults connected to the Eastern Star fraternal tradition, or any resident seeking a non-profit-operated, faith-affiliated continuing care community in the Yorba Linda hills. The facility has an above-average compliance record anchoring the care environment.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Senior Living Community for the Eastern Star in Ca is legally operated by Eastern Star Homes Of California Inc., and administrated by Kat Farris.
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.
2 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #765 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 765th 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: 83 out of 100. Letter grade B. 2 points above 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.
| 4 | 10 | This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 0.8 | 2 | This facility has 60% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.8 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 60% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.2 | 3.3 | This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% 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.
| 12 | 13 | This facility has 8% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 8% better Rank #922 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 922nd 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.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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.
| 10 | 14 | This facility has 29% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 29% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 2 | 2.8 | This facility has 29% fewer complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 2.8).↓ 29% better |
416.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Yorba Linda's city center to Senior Living Community for the Eastern Star in Ca's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Senior Living Community for the Eastern Star in Ca is located in YORBA LINDA, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Bayshire Yorba Linda |
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).
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). | Yorba Linda | 114
Facility
114
CA AVG
103
Rank
#623 / 1657 | Yes |
65
Facility
65
CA AVG
57
Rank
#888 / 2092 | 81
Facility
81
CA AVG
81
Rank
#825 / 1401 | 2 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#922 / 1397 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
3
Rank
#753 / 1164 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1300 / 1487 |
90.4%
Facility
90.4%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#268 / 1368 | Yorba Linda Care LLC |
| Sunrise of Yorba Linda |
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. | Yorba Linda | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
103
Rank
#832 / 1657 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1157 / 2092 | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
81
Rank
#242 / 1401 | 4 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#336 / 1487 |
84.9%
Facility
84.9%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#383 / 1368 | Szr Yorba Linda LLC; Sunrise Senior Living Mgt |
| Senior Living Community for the Eastern Star in Ca |
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Yorba Linda | 76
Facility
76
CA AVG
103
Rank
#951 / 1657 | No |
2
Facility
2
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2044 / 2092 | 83
Facility
83
CA AVG
81
Rank
#765 / 1401 | 4 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#922 / 1397 | - | 27
Facility
27
CA AVG
13
Rank
#183 / 1487 |
39.5%
Facility
39.5%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1328 / 1368 | Eastern Star Homes Of California Inc. |
The legal owner and operator of Senior Living Community for the Eastern Star in Ca is Eastern Star Homes Of California Inc..
Senior Living Community for the Eastern Star in Ca has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Senior Living Community for the Eastern Star in Ca's occupancy is 39%.
Kat Farris is the administrator of Senior Living Community for the Eastern Star in Ca.
Senior Living Community for the Eastern Star in Ca has 76 beds.
Senior Living Community for the Eastern Star in Ca has had 4 recently reported deficiencies.
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