Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Montrose, CA

Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Montrose, CA

Overview of Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living

Residing in the harmonious neighborhood of Honolulu Avenue, Montrose, CA, Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living is an extraordinary senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The community features sophisticated and purposely built studio and one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring seniors experience comfort and convenience at its finest. A reliable and highly skilled team strives to deliver top-tier care and support to meet seniors’ special needs and aspirations.

Meet new friends and participate in engaging activities and exciting programs for leisure and wellness. With its commitment to seniors’ well-being, the community serves delightful and well-balanced meals for dietary satisfaction. Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living fosters a warm and inviting environment for seniors to thrive and live their best lives within its wonderful premises.

Bed community size
131-bed community Rank #482 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 482nd out of 1648 homes 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.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.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
7 years in operation Rank #812 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 812th out of 1494 homes 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.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.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: 77 / 100 Rank #509 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 509th out of 2087 homes 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
53%
Rank #1280 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1280th out of 1496 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1496. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
70 / 131
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceFebruary 27, 2019
CountyLos Angeles

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living is legally operated by Ec Opco Ca Partner Iv LLC and Sh1 Shoreline Mgmt, LLC, and administered by Ernest Lewis.

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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.

4 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #687 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 687th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 85 out of 100. Letter grade B. 4 points above 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 1 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (6% above)
2 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Complaint visits (at CA avg)
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
7 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Citations per year (80% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
• Complaint investigations (20% below)
Latest Inspection March 28, 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. 210 This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% 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 #599 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 599th out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 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.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 04 This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 0.42 This facility has 80% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 80% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.13.3 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 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. 1716 This facility has 6% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 6% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1313 This facility has complaint visits in line with the California average (13 vs. CA avg 13).— At avg Rank #949 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 949th 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.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 07 This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 810 This facility has 20% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 20% better

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

  • The most recent inspection on March 20, 2025 found no deficiencies and confirmed the facility was well-maintained with proper safety and medication security measures.
  • A September 15, 2022 complaint investigation substantiated two medication-related deficiencies: staff applied two patches instead of one and left prescription medication accessible to a resident.
  • Multiple complaint investigations from 2022 through 2025 found all allegations of inadequate care, supervision, or reporting to be unsubstantiated after thorough reviews and interviews.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Suite / Studio / 1 Bed

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living

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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Montrose's city center to Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living

Who is the owner of Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living?

Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living is legally operated by Ec Opco Ca Partner Iv LLC and Sh1 Shoreline Mgmt, LLC, and administered by Ernest Lewis.

Is Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living in a walkable area?

Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living?

Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living's occupancy is 53%.

Are pets allowed at Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living?

No, Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living?

Ernest Lewis is the administrator of Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living.

How many beds does Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living have?

Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living has 131 beds.

Has Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living had any citations?

Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living has had 2 reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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