Occupancy rate
54%
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Sunlit Gardens
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Alta Loma, CA
Sunlit Gardens
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Alta Loma, CA
Overview of Sunlit Gardens
Bask in the warmth of Sunlit Gardens, a trusted senior living community located in the harmonious neighborhood of Alta Coma, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. With a wide selection of cozy and sophisticated studios, seniors experience unparalleled comfort and convenience. The community takes pride in a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals delivering the utmost care and assistance seniors deserve.
Featuring signature programs, the community utilizes a holistic approach to improve residents’ quality of life. Meet new friends and create unforgettable memories through exciting trips and engaging programs. Have the finest dining experience with delectable and nutritious meals catering to dietary requirements and preferences. Sunlit Gardens is ideal for a relaxing and elegant retirement within its ethereal setting.
172-bed community Rank #252 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 252nd out of 1657 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.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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
2 years in operation Rank #1300 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1300th out of 1487 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.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 newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 52 / 100 Rank #1305 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1305th out of 2092 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.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
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
93 / 172
Average occupied beds in California homes
87 beds
Best of Senior Living 2023 from 'A Place For Mom'
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusClosed
IssuanceMarch 14, 2024
CountySan Bernardino
RCFE Number365530159
Sunlit Gardens is legally operated by Cdr Rncho Cuc Trs LLC &Sunlit Gardens, LLC, and administered by Tirso Del Junco.
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.
Since 2024 · 2 years of data
3 citations
10 total visits
5 complaint visits
1 official inspection
3 complaint investigations
Inspection Score
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.
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.
7 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #513 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 513th out of 1401 homes in California for Inspection Score. 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 88 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 7 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 2024 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
10 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per year (70% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Total visits (38% below)
• Complaint visits (62% below)
• Other visits (43% below)
• Official inspections (75% below)
• Complaint investigations (70% below)
• Total citations (70% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per year (70% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Total visits (38% below)
• Complaint visits (62% below)
• Other visits (43% below)
• Official inspections (75% below)
• Complaint investigations (70% below)
Latest Inspection
January 12, 2026
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better |
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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.
| 2 | 3 | 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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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 |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2024.
| 1.5 | 5 | This facility has 70% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.5 vs. CA avg 5).↓ 70% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.3 | 3.3 | 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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 10 | 16 | This facility has 38% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 38% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 5 | 13 | This facility has 62% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 62% better Rank #588 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 588th 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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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.
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% 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 January 12, 2026, was a case management visit with no new deficiencies or substantiated complaints reported.
- The May 13, 2025 annual inspection cited 8 deficiencies, including 4 of 6 staff lacking CPR/First Aid certification and incomplete criminal background clearances, posing immediate health and safety risks.
- Multiple complaint investigations from June to October 2025 found all allegations unsubstantiated, including claims about resident care, staff behavior, and activities, with one staff member terminated for prior rudeness.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sunlit Gardens
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0.8 miles from city center
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Sunlit Gardens | AL MC | Alta Loma | 172
Facility
172
CA AVG
103
Rank
#252 / 1657 | Yes |
52
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52
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1305 / 2092 | 88
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88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1401 | 1 | 5
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5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#588 / 1388 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1160 | 2
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2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1300 / 1487 | 54.1% | - | Cdr Rncho Cuc Trs LLC &Sunlit Gardens, LLC | Studio |
| Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga | AL IL MC | Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma) | 150
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150
CA AVG
103
Rank
#343 / 1657 | Yes |
49
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49
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1370 / 2092 | 92
Facility
92
CA AVG
81
Rank
#308 / 1401 | 5 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#588 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
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| Allara Senior Living | AL MC | Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma) | 120
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CA AVG
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Rank
#561 / 1657 | No |
52
Facility
52
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1305 / 2092 | 79
Facility
79
CA AVG
81
Rank
#881 / 1401 | 4 | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
13
Rank
#991 / 1388 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1160 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#886 / 1487 | 90.8% | A+ | Rancho Operating LLC And Integral Snr Lvg Mgt LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Cadence at Rancho Cucamonga by Cogir | AL IL MC | Rancho Cucamonga (Cucamonga) | 117
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117
CA AVG
103
Rank
#606 / 1657 | Yes |
54
Facility
54
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1242 / 2092 | 85
Facility
85
CA AVG
81
Rank
#688 / 1401 | 4 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#758 / 1388 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1160 | 5
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5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#988 / 1487 | 91.5% | - | Hsh-Rancho Management Ca, LLC And Cadence Sl Et Al | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Ivy Park at Alta Loma | AL MC | Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma) | 77
Facility
77
CA AVG
103
Rank
#948 / 1657 | Yes |
75
Facility
75
CA AVG
57
Rank
#563 / 2092 | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
81
Rank
#242 / 1401 | 1 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1388 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#412 / 1160 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#738 / 1487 | 79.2% | A+ | Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Sunlit Gardens is located in Alta Loma, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunlit Gardens
Who is the owner of Sunlit Gardens?
Sunlit Gardens is legally operated by Cdr Rncho Cuc Trs LLC &Sunlit Gardens, LLC, and administered by Tirso Del Junco.
Is Sunlit Gardens in a walkable area?
Sunlit Gardens has a walk score of 52. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the occupancy rate at Sunlit Gardens?
Sunlit Gardens's occupancy is 54%.
Are pets allowed at Sunlit Gardens?
Yes, Sunlit Gardens allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Sunlit Gardens?
Tirso Del Junco is the administrator of Sunlit Gardens.
How many beds does Sunlit Gardens have?
Sunlit Gardens has 172 beds.
Has Sunlit Gardens had any citations?
Sunlit Gardens has had 3 reported citations since 2024 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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