Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living
Located in the picturesque city of Petaluma, California, Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living is a dedicated senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents indulge in comfort and relaxation in beautifully designed and spacious studios and one-bedroom apartments. The community is surrounded with an engaging combination of boutiques, antiques shops, specialty stores, historic buildings and a thriving restaurant scene, offering a vibrant setting for active living.
The community makes sure that residents are getting the right amount of care by customizing their care plans to suit their varying needs and preferences. From assistance with daily living activities to specialized memory care support, residents are sure to receive the care they need and deserve. Weekly housekeeping and linen services are provided so residents can freely enjoy the community’s many amenities, such as restaurant-style dining, a bistro, cozy sitting areas, a salon and inviting library and reading room.
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About this community
Occupancy
Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living is legally operated by Integral Senior Living Management LLC, and administered by Lauren Cottman.
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.
Since 2023 vs. California state average• Total citations (80% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (200% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (125% above)
• Citations per year (82% above)
• Total visits (31% above)
• Other visits (43% above) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (73% below)
• Complaint visits (31% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
• Complaint investigations (30% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 18 | 10 | This facility has 80% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 80% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
| 9 | 3 | This facility has 200% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 200% worse Rank #1029 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1029th 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. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
| 9 | 4 | This facility has 125% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 125% worse |
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Citations per year
| 6 | 3.3 | This facility has 82% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 3.3).↑ 82% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.9 | 3.3 | This facility has 73% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.9 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 73% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 21 | 16 | This facility has 31% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 31% worse |
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Complaint visits
| 9 | 13 | This facility has 31% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 31% better Rank #809 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 809th 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. |
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Other visits
| 10 | 7 | This facility has 43% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 43% worse |
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Official inspections
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Complaint investigations
| 7 | 10 | This facility has 30% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 30% 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 March 13, 2026, substantiated one deficiency for failure to provide a timely resident reappraisal and written notification of increased care costs.
- Multiple inspections from May 2024 through October 2025 cited repeated failures to provide adequate supervision to residents with dementia, resulting in elopements and civil penalties totaling $2,500.
- Several inspections from 2023 to 2025 documented ongoing safety issues including unlocked medications, hot water temperatures exceeding limits in multiple bathrooms, and a persistent rodent infestation in kitchen and dining areas.
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
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2.2 miles from city center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living
Who is the owner of Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living?
Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living is legally operated by Integral Senior Living Management LLC, and administered by Lauren Cottman.
Is Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living in a walkable area?
Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the occupancy rate at Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living?
Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living's occupancy is 82%.
Are pets allowed at Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living?
No, Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living?
Lauren Cottman is the administrator of Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living.
How many beds does Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living have?
Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living has 95 beds.
Has Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living had any citations?
Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living has had 18 reported citations since 2023 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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