Summerfield Senior Living

Overview of Summerfield Senior Living

Located in the heart of Yuba City, California, Summerfield Senior Living is a distinguished assisted living and memory care facility. Renowned for its commitment to personalized services, Summerfield elevates the senior living experience with a range of thoughtful amenities. Residents are treated to chef-prepared meals, ensuring a delightful dining experience that caters to individual tastes. The facility goes beyond mere accommodation, providing personal alert systems, medication management, local transportation services, a beauty shop, library access, and engaging exercise programs, among other offerings.

Rooted in a philosophy of peace and wellness, Summerfield Senior Living invites residents to enjoy leisurely strolls around the community, fostering a sense of tranquility and connection. The facility prides itself on a rich calendar of planned activities, providing ample opportunities for social engagement and recreation. As a trusted destination for assisted senior living, Summerfield Senior Living is dedicated to enhancing the well-being and quality of life for its residents.

Facility Direct Line (530) 755-3850

99-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

9 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 72 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

70%

Similar to the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

69 / 99

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

IssuanceJune 19, 2017

CountySutter

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

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 1 citation 11 total visits 3 complaint visits 5 official inspections 4 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

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

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

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection October 15, 2025

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	1	10	This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better
Serious citations (Type A) Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	0	3	This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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) Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	1	4	This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2021.	0.2	2	This facility has 90% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 90% better
Citations per inspection Average 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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	11	16	This facility has 31% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 31% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	3	13	This facility has 77% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 77% better Rank #441 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st 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 Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	3	7	This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 57% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	5	4	This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	4	10	This facility has 60% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% better

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

The most recent inspection on October 9, 2025, found no deficiencies during an unannounced case management visit.
A substantiated personal rights violation was cited on March 5, 2021, for staff failing to wear masks and socially distance during a Christmas party.
Multiple complaint investigations in 2024 and 2025 found all allegations unsubstantiated, including claims of neglect, improper fall response, and emergency training deficiencies.

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What does this home offer?

No pets allowed

Housing Options: Private Rooms

Building Type: Two-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

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

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.


Emerald Oaks Inc	AL HC HOS MC RESC RC	Yuba City	116 Facility 116 CA AVG 104 Rank #608 / 1648	No	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 57 Rank #2055 / 2087	79 Facility 79 CA AVG 81 Rank #880 / 1399	5	14 Facility 14 CA AVG 13 Rank #991 / 1388	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 3 Rank #753 / 1160	5 Facility 5 CA AVG 13 Rank #994 / 1494	45.7%	Emerald Oaks Care, Inc	Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Summerfield Senior Living	AL MC	Yuba City	99 Facility 99 CA AVG 104 Rank #726 / 1648	No	72 Facility 72 CA AVG 57 Rank #673 / 2087	93 Facility 93 CA AVG 81 Rank #242 / 1399	5	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 13 Rank #441 / 1388	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1160	9 Facility 9 CA AVG 13 Rank #710 / 1494	69.7%	Summerfield Investors LLC	Private Rooms
Courtyard Assisted Living	AL	Yuba City	80 Facility 80 CA AVG 104 Rank #913 / 1648	No	47 Facility 47 CA AVG 57 Rank #1420 / 2087	89 Facility 89 CA AVG 81 Rank #461 / 1399	5	9 Facility 9 CA AVG 13 Rank #809 / 1388	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 3 Rank #412 / 1160	27 Facility 27 CA AVG 13 Rank #184 / 1494	70.0%	United Com-Serve Fremont-Rideout Health Group	Private Rooms
Willow Glen Care Center	AL RESC	Yuba City	60 Facility 60 CA AVG 104 Rank #1065 / 1648	No	54 Facility 54 CA AVG 57 Rank #1240 / 2087	94 Facility 94 CA AVG 81 Rank #185 / 1399	5	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 13 Rank #441 / 1388	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1160	19 Facility 19 CA AVG 13 Rank #401 / 1494	98.3%	Willow Glen Care Center	-
The Gardens	AL IL MC	Yuba City (Downtown)	49 Facility 49 CA AVG 104 Rank #1131 / 1648	No	90 Facility 90 CA AVG 57 Rank #171 / 2087	86 Facility 86 CA AVG 81 Rank #630 / 1399	5	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 13 Rank #441 / 1388	-	23 Facility 23 CA AVG 13 Rank #292 / 1494	59.2%	Fremont-Rideout Health Group And United Com-Serve	-

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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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

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)

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%.

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.

Has Summerfield Senior Living had any citations?

Summerfield Senior Living has had 1 reported citation since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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