Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Alta Loma, CA
Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Alta Loma, CA
Overview of Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living
Offering assisted living and memory care services, Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care is a 172-bed community in Alta Loma, California. Operated by Sunlit Gardens, LLC, the facility has a focus on whole-body wellness and social engagement, built to provide residents with a carefree lifestyle while offering assistance when needed. The community earned recognition as the Best of Senior Living in 2023 from A Place For Mom.
Situated in a moderately walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 52, some errands can be finished on foot, though most trips require a quick drive. The surrounding area offers a mix of nearby amenities to bolster residents and visiting families.
As a newly licensed facility, Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care has maintained a clean regulatory record with minimal inspection activity since opening.
Families contemplating a tour are encouraged to talk about the community’s wellness programs, daily activities, and the array of support for assisted living and memory care residents.
172-bed community Rank #251 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 251st 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 52 / 100 Rank #1305 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1305th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Best of Senior Living 2023 from 'A Place For Mom'
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceSeptember 8, 2025
CountySan Bernardino
RCFE Number365530159
Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living is legally operated by Sunlit Gardens, LLC, and administered by R.
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
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.
Overall vs. CA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total citations (100% below)
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 12 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 100% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
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.
| 2 | 16 | This facility has had 88% fewer total inspections than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 88% fewer |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 1 | 13 | This facility has had 92% fewer complaint visits than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 92% fewer Rank #210 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 210th 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. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 1 | 7 | This facility has had 86% fewer other visits than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 86% fewer |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 0 | 4 | This facility has had 100% fewer official inspections than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
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0.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Alta Loma's city center to Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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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.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| The Watermark at Napa Valley | AL IL MC | Napa | 240
Facility
240
CA AVG
103
Rank
#99 / 1,645 | No |
51
Facility
51
CA AVG
58
Rank
#1,323 / 2,057 | 9 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#156 / 1,507 |
77.5%
Facility
77.5%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#729 / 1,452 | A+ | 4055 Solano Ave Opco LLC And Atsc II LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Canterbury Woods | AL IL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190
Facility
190
CA AVG
103
Rank
#179 / 1,645 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
58
Rank
#383 / 2,057 | 13 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1,387 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1,433 | 42
Facility
42
CA AVG
13
Rank
#33 / 1,507 |
72.6%
Facility
72.6%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#868 / 1,452 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living | AL MC | Alta Loma | 172
Facility
172
CA AVG
103
Rank
#251 / 1,645 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
CA AVG
58
Rank
#1,305 / 2,057 | 2 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | - | - | - | Sunlit Gardens, LLC | - |
| La Vida Del Mar | AL IL MC | Solana Beach (Eden Gardens) | 130
Facility
130
CA AVG
103
Rank
#484 / 1,645 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
CA AVG
58
Rank
#1,011 / 2,057 | 13 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#525 / 1,387 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1,433 | 39
Facility
39
CA AVG
13
Rank
#43 / 1,507 |
91.5%
Facility
91.5%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#308 / 1,452 | A+ | La Vida Del Mar Associates And Srg Servco Management | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunny Rose Glen | AL MC | Menifee (Sun City) | 116
Facility
116
CA AVG
103
Rank
#606 / 1,645 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
CA AVG
58
Rank
#1,048 / 2,057 | 4 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
13
Rank
#540 / 1,507 |
76.7%
Facility
76.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#758 / 1,452 | A+ | Menifee Assisted Living LLC Dba Sunny Rose Sr. Lvng | Semi-Private Rooms |
Frequently Asked Questions about Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living
Who is the owner of Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living?
Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living is legally operated by Sunlit Gardens, LLC, and administered by R.
Is Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living has a walk score of 52. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Are pets allowed at Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living?
Yes, Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living?
R is the administrator of Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living.
How many beds does Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living have?
Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living has 172 beds.
Has Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living had any citations?
Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living has no reported citations since 2025 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
Are there photos of Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living?
Yes — there are 12 photos of Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
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