Summerfield Senior Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Yuba City, CA

Summerfield Senior Living

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Yuba City, CA

Overview of Summerfield Senior Living

Operated by Summerfield Investors LLC, Summerfield Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Yuba City, California. Chantel Gildea serves as the administrator. The two-story community has 99 private rooms and has been serving residents for 9 years. It currently has an occupancy rate of about 70%.

Residents have access to personal emergency alert systems, medication management, and local transportation services for their safety and independence. Chef-prepared meals are served each day. The community also has an on-site beauty shop and library.

Fitness and recreation programs, planned social activities, and walking areas throughout the grounds help residents stay active and engaged. These features support an active daily routine within the community. Summerfield Senior Living does not allow pets.

The area has a Walk Score of 72, which is very walkable. Most everyday errands can be completed on foot, with many nearby amenities within easy reach. That convenience can be valuable for residents who are active and for family members visiting from out of town.

The California Department of Social Services conducts inspections of assisted living communities such as Summerfield Senior Living. Inspection records are generally positive, but there is one isolated citation related to a pandemic-era health protocol during a holiday gathering. Several complaint investigations involving care response and staff training were also reviewed. All allegations were unsubstantiated.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
69
Bed community size
99-bed community Rank #724 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 724th out of 1,645 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
9 years in operation Rank #740 / 1505Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 740th out of 1,505 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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: 72 / 100 Rank #673 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 673rd out of 2,057 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
70%
Rank #945 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 945th out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
69 / 99
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJune 19, 2017
CountySutter

Ownership & Operating Entity

Summerfield Senior Living is legally operated by Summerfield Investors LLC, and administered by Chantel Gildea.

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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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 0 citations 11 total visits 3 complaint visits 5 official inspections 4 complaint investigations
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.

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

Rank #213 / 1474 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 213th out of 1,474 homes we track in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1474 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 94 out of 100. Letter grade A. 13 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)

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. 010 This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 1116 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
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 313 This facility has had 77% fewer complaint visits than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 77% fewer Rank #442 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 442nd out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 37 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
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 410 This facility has had 60% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (4 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Places of interest near Summerfield Senior Living

Address 0.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Yuba City's city center to Summerfield Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Yuba City

Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Emerald Oaks Inc
AL
HC
HOS
MC
RESC
RC
Yuba City
116
Facility 116
CA AVG 103
Rank #606 / 1,645
No-
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 81
Rank #871 / 1,474
30
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #992 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,017 / 1,505
45.7% Emerald Oaks Care, IncPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Summerfield Senior Living
AL
MC
Yuba City
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #724 / 1,645
No
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 59
Rank #673 / 2,057
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #213 / 1,474
11
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #740 / 1,505
69.7% Summerfield Investors LLCPrivate Rooms
Courtyard Assisted Living
AL
Yuba City
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 103
Rank #912 / 1,645
No 47
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #521 / 1,474
18
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #809 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,505
70.0% United Com-Serve Fremont-Rideout Health GroupPrivate Rooms
Willow Glen Care Center
AL
RESC
Yuba City
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,064 / 1,645
No 54
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #213 / 1,474
13
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #423 / 1,505
98.3% Willow Glen Care Center-
Yuba Sutter Care Home
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RESC
Yuba City
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 59
Rank #1,774 / 2,057
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 81
Rank #1,198 / 1,474
31
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1,387
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,400 / 1,433
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #927 / 1,505
100.0% Yuba Sutter Care Home IncPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Summerfield Senior Living is located in Yuba City, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Summerfield Senior Living

Who is the owner of Summerfield Senior Living?

Summerfield Senior Living is legally operated by Summerfield Investors LLC, and administered by Chantel Gildea.

Is Summerfield Senior Living in a walkable area?

Summerfield Senior Living has a walk score of 72. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Summerfield Senior Living?

Summerfield Senior Living's occupancy is 70%.

How long has Summerfield Senior Living been in business?

Summerfield Senior Living has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Summerfield Senior Living?

No, Summerfield Senior Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Summerfield Senior Living?

Chantel Gildea is the administrator of Summerfield Senior Living.

How many beds does Summerfield Senior Living have?

Summerfield Senior Living has 99 beds.

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