Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Azusa, CA

Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Azusa, CA

Overview of Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community

Surrounded by a serene neighborhood, Silverado Sierra Vista in West Sierra Madre Avenue, Azusa, CA, is a remarkable memory care community focusing on memory care, respite care, and Nexus, an internationally-recognized brain health program. The community doubles its efforts in meeting seniors’ needs featuring different levels of care, purposely divided into three varying accommodations. Silverado Sierra Vista fuses clinical expertise and unmatched comfort with a team of compassionate and extremely talented dementia care professionals lending extra support for seniors’ needs.

Promoting a pet-friendly environment, the community strives to provide warmth and happiness for its residents. With a wide array of fun activities and wellness programs, seniors experience wonderful moments and live a blissful retirement. Healthy and delicious restaurant-style meals are served, catering to dietary needs and tastes. Silverado Sierra Vista is committed to providing a safe place for seniors to live freely and age with dignity.

Bed community size
87-bed community Rank #874 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 874th out of 1657 homes in California. 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.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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
5 years in operation Rank #988 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 988th out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 56 / 100 Rank #1180 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1180th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
78%
Rank #731 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 731st out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. 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
68 / 87
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceMarch 8, 2021
CountyLos Angeles

Ownership & Operating Entity

Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community is legally operated by Silverado Sierra Vista Llc and Silverado Sr Lvng Mgmt, and administered by Vida Gwinn.

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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.

9 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1051 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1051st 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 72 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 9 points 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 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 5 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% above)
• Total visits (38% above)
• Complaint visits (23% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (30% above)
5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (40% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per year (40% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Other visits (86% below)
Latest Inspection April 21, 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. 610 This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% 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. 43 This facility has 33% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 33% worse Rank #828 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 828th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 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.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 24 This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 1.22 This facility has 40% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.2 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 40% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.33.3 This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% 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. 2216 This facility has 38% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (22 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 38% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1613 This facility has 23% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (16 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 23% worse Rank #1049 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1049th 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. 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. 17 This facility has 86% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 86% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 1310 This facility has 30% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 30% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The January 30, 2026 annual inspection found one deficiency for unlocked disinfectant in a dining room cabinet and issued a civil penalty.
  • Complaint investigations from 2022 through 2026 repeatedly found allegations of inadequate care, medication errors, and supervision unsubstantiated after interviews and record reviews.
  • Prior annual inspections in 2024 and 2025 cited multiple deficiencies including unsecured cleaning supplies, insufficient food supplies, and safety hazards posing immediate health risks.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 1.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Azusa's city center to Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community

Who is the owner of Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community?

Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community is legally operated by Silverado Sierra Vista Llc and Silverado Sr Lvng Mgmt, and administered by Vida Gwinn.

Is Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community in a walkable area?

Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community?

Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community's occupancy is 78%.

Who is the administrator of Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community?

Vida Gwinn is the administrator of Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community.

How many beds does Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community have?

Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community has 87 beds.

Has Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community had any recent citations?

Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community has had 6 recently reported citations.

Are there photos of Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community in the photo gallery on this page.

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