Willow Glen Care Center
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Yuba City, CA

Willow Glen Care Center

Assisted Living & Residential Care · Yuba City, CA

Overview of Willow Glen Care Center

Willow Glen Care Center proudly offers a multidisciplinary care plan that focuses on personalized health care for each individual. It provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build a mutual level of trust in a home-like setting. The non-profit care center has served northern California seniors with affordable housing for those seeking professional help with even challenging medical conditions.

Bed community size
60-bed community Rank #1063 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1063rd out of 1644 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
19 years in operation Rank #401 / 1497Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 401st out of 1497 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 54 / 100 Rank #1240 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1240th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
98%
Rank #158 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 158th out of 1492 homes in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. 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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
59 / 60
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJanuary 8, 2007
CountySutter
State License TypesCommunity Care Licensing

Ownership & Operating Entity

Willow Glen Care Center is legally operated by Willow Glen Care Center, and administered by Angie Karis.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Doctor on Staff
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Rehabilitation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Minimum Age18

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Shop
Dining Room
Courtyard
Garden
Transportation
Activities
Wellness Program
Operating Hours24 hours

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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.

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

Rank #185 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 185th out of 1400 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1400 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: 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 1 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Official inspections (25% above)
5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total visits (19% below)
• Complaint visits (77% below)
• Other visits (29% below)
• Complaint investigations (70% 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 visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 1316 This facility has 19% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 19% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 313 This facility has 77% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 77% better Rank #442 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 442nd out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 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. 57 This facility has 29% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 29% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 310 This facility has 70% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% 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 November 20, 2025, cited no deficiencies and found the facility in full compliance.
  • A September 11, 2024, inspection cited a deficiency for failing to monitor residents, resulting in multiple unsupervised elopements posing safety risks.
  • Multiple complaint investigations in 2024 found all allegations unfounded, including overmedication, physical altercations, and maintenance issues, with no deficiencies cited.

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Address 1.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Yuba City's city center to Willow Glen Care Center'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.

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116
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CA AVG 104
Rank #607 / 1644
No
1
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CA AVG 57
Rank #2055 / 2087
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 81
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14
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3
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5
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Rank #996 / 1497
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Summerfield Senior Living
AL
MC
Yuba City
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 104
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No
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 57
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93
Facility 93
CA AVG 81
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5
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1386
0
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CA AVG 3
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9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #710 / 1497
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AL
Yuba City
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 104
Rank #911 / 1644
No
47
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CA AVG 57
Rank #1420 / 2087
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1400
5
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #809 / 1386
1
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CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1159
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
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70.0% United Com-Serve Fremont-Rideout Health GroupPrivate Rooms
Willow Glen Care Center
AL
RESC
Yuba City
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 104
Rank #1063 / 1644
No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 57
Rank #1240 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1400
5
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #401 / 1497
98.3% Willow Glen Care Center-
The Gardens
AL
IL
MC
Yuba City (Downtown)
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 104
Rank #1129 / 1644
Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 57
Rank #171 / 2087
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #631 / 1400
5
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1386
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23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
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59.2% Fremont-Rideout Health Group And United Com-Serve-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Willow Glen Care Center 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 Willow Glen Care Center

Is Willow Glen Care Center in a walkable area?

Willow Glen Care Center has a walk score of 54. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Willow Glen Care Center?

Willow Glen Care Center's occupancy is 98%.

How long has Willow Glen Care Center been in business?

Willow Glen Care Center has been operating for approximately 19 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Willow Glen Care Center?

No, Willow Glen Care Center has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Willow Glen Care Center?

Angie Karis is the administrator of Willow Glen Care Center.

How many beds does Willow Glen Care Center have?

Willow Glen Care Center has 60 beds.

Has Willow Glen Care Center had any citations?

Willow Glen Care Center has no reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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