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Under Nicanor Aquino’s administration, Aa Best Care Homes is a small, focused nursing home in Santa Rosa, California, operated by Aa Best Care, Llc. With 40 beds and 21 years of experience in care, the facility caters to residents needing skilled nursing support and hands-on daily assistance.
Aa Best Care Homes is situated in a car-dependent part of Santa Rosa where a majority of errands need a vehicle. This setting may captivate families valuing a more tranquil, less urban neighborhood feel, though visiting family members must drive to get to the facility. It has an array of personal support services tailored to nursing home residents. These include medication management, emotional support, help with meals and nutrition, household tasks assistance, and specialized care as needed. The small census allows for personalized attention in a home-like environment instead of the bigger institutional setting of larger communities.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Aa Best Care Homes is legally operated by Aa Best Care, Llc, and administrated by Nicanor Aquino.
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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.
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 nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.
14 points below the California average for nursing homes (81/100)
Rank #1156 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1156th out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 67 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 14 points below the California average for nursing homes (81/100)
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 35 | 10 | This facility has 250% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (35 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 250% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 7 | 2 | This facility has 250% more citations per year than a typical California nursing home (7 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 250% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.7 | 3.3 | This facility has 79% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.7 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 79% 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.
| 49 | 16 | This facility has 206% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (49 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 206% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 18 | 13 | This facility has 38% more complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (18 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 38% worse Rank #1088 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1088th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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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.
| 26 | 7 | This facility has 271% more other visits than a typical California nursing home (26 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 271% worse |
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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 nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 21 | 14 | This facility has 50% more total complaints than a typical California nursing home (21 vs. CA avg 14).↑ 50% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 4.2 | 2.8 | This facility has 50% more complaints per year than a typical California nursing home (4.2 vs. CA avg 2.8).↑ 50% worse |
3.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Santa Rosa's city center to Aa Best Care Homes's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Aa Best Care Homes is located in SANTA ROSA, California.
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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Facility
679
CA AVG
103
Rank
#8 / 1657 | - | - | 5.95
Facility
5.95
CA AVG
4.22
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#13 / 345 | +50% | +41% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#297 / 352 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1401 | 29
Facility
29
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#103 / 352 | 7.3
Facility
7.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#329 / 352 | - | 20 | A+ |
13
Facility
13
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1926 / 2092 | Daniel Skillman | $46.3M
Facility
$46.3M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#11 / 346 | $14.8M
Facility
$14.8M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#27 / 346 | 32%
Facility
32%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#324 / 346 | 555268 | ||||
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Santa Rosa | 110
Facility
110
CA AVG
103
Rank
#642 / 1657 |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#322 / 1530 | +6% | 5.99
Facility
5.99
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#13 / 345 | +77% | +42% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 352 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1401 | 37
Facility
37
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#150 / 352 | 4.1
Facility
4.1
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#173 / 352 | - | 99 | A |
38
Facility
38
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1584 / 2092 | 2019 Sjb Family Trust | $17.1M
Facility
$17.1M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#166 / 346 | $9.3M
Facility
$9.3M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#142 / 346 | 54.5%
Facility
54.5%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#121 / 346 | 555836 |
The legal owner and operator of Aa Best Care Homes is Aa Best Care, Llc.
Aa Best Care Homes has a walk score of 9. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Aa Best Care Homes's occupancy is 60%.
Nicanor Aquino is the administrator of Aa Best Care Homes.
Aa Best Care Homes has 40 beds.
Aa Best Care Homes has had 35 recently reported deficiencies.
Aa Best Care Homes is located at 857 HEARN AVE.
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