Serenity Gardens
Licensed since 2014, Serenity Gardens is a 30-bed assisted living and memory care community at 1233 Willis Street in Redding, California. It’s owned and operated by Matthew and Betty Cain, with Betty Cain serving as administrator. Medicaid accepted, with starting prices at $1,240 monthly. The community provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care to residents in Shasta County.
The inspection record is well above California’s average. Since 2021, Serenity Gardens totaled 1 citation against a California average of 10, with just 0.1 citations per inspection compared to the 3.3 state average. Total complaints number 2 over five years, against a California average of 14. The latest inspection was May 2026. Serenity Gardens also holds a Bronze National Quality Award from AHCA/NCAL.
Services span a wellness and activities program, on-site religious services, pet-friendly accommodations, and daily meals with a nightly dessert selection. Home care services are present. Emergency response systems exist throughout the building.
A smaller, owner-operated community in Redding, Serenity Gardens suits older adults and families seeking assisted living or memory care, especially those needing Medicaid-covered care or an accessible entry price point in northern California.
About this community
Occupancy
Serenity Gardens is legally operated by Cain, Matthew & Betty, and administered by Betty Cain.
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
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 2021 vs. California state average• Total citations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Total complaints (86% below)
• Complaints per year (86% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
| 1 | 3 | This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #478 / 1434 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 478th out of 1434 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1434 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
| 0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.1 | 3.3 | This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 11 | 16 | This facility has had 31% fewer total inspections than the California average (11 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% fewer |
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Complaint visits
| 2 | 13 | This facility has had 85% fewer complaint visits than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 85% fewer Rank #326 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 326th 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Other visits
| 3 | 7 | This facility has had 57% fewer other visits than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 57% fewer |
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Official inspections
| 6 | 4 | This facility has had 50% more official inspections than the California average (6 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 50% more |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 2 | 14 | This facility has 86% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 86% better |
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Complaints per year
| 0.4 | 2.8 | This facility has 86% fewer complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 2.8).↓ 86% better |
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4.6 miles from city center
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#604 / 1504 | 70.0% | - | Matthew & Betty Cain | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Serenity Gardens
What neighborhood is Serenity Gardens in?
Serenity Gardens is in the Grant neighborhood of REDDING.
Who is the owner of Serenity Gardens?
Serenity Gardens is legally operated by Cain, Matthew & Betty, and administered by Betty Cain.
What is the occupancy rate at Serenity Gardens?
Serenity Gardens's occupancy is 70%.
How long has Serenity Gardens been in business?
Serenity Gardens has been operating for approximately 12 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Serenity Gardens?
No, Serenity Gardens has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Serenity Gardens?
Betty Cain is the administrator of Serenity Gardens.
How many beds does Serenity Gardens have?
Serenity Gardens has 30 beds.
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