Cogir of Sonoma
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Sonoma, CA

Overview of Cogir of Sonoma

Located in the harmonious neighborhood of Oregon Street, Sonoma, CA, Cogir of Sonoma is a blissful senior living community, that provides assisted living and independent living. Live in comfort and luxury with sophisticated and well-designed floor plans including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. The community strives to deliver the highest quality of care and assistance for seniors to enjoy a worry-free retirement within its beautiful grounds.

Engaging activities and fun learning opportunities are conducted to encourage seniors to remain active and happy. From its well-made hallways and amenities, the community ensures the finest experience for residents. Delight in healthy and tasty meals catering to seniors’ dietary needs and preferences. With its ethereal grounds and wonderful amenities, Cogir of Sonoma strives to be a safe place for seniors to spend their golden years in style.

Bed community size
82-bed community Rank #901 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 901st out of 1657 homes in California. 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
7 years in operation Rank #805 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 805th out of 1487 homes in California. 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 74 / 100 Rank #598 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 598th out of 2092 homes in California. 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
34%
Rank #1466 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1466th out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
28 / 82
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceFebruary 1, 2019
CountySonoma

Ownership & Operating Entity

Cogir of Sonoma is legally operated by Welltower Cogir Tenant and Cogir Management Usa, and administered by Rafael Mendoza.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesStaff on site 24/7, background checks required.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Visitor PolicyFlexible visiting hours, guests at mealtimes, and overnight guests allowed.
Overnight GuestsYes
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Full Kitchens Or Kitchenettes
Private Bathrooms With Walk-In Showers
Patio Or Balcony
Onsite Storage
Restaurant-Style Dining
Happy Hour
Room Service
Fitness Studio
Swimming Pool
Activities And Game Rooms
Library
Community Wifi
Pet Friendly
Scheduled Transportation
ActivitiesEngaging activities including arts and crafts, exercise classes, and social outings
Specific ProgramsSalon services, Fitness programs, Social outings, Arts and crafts, Pet therapy, Religious services
Religious Services
Operating Hours24/7

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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.

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

Rank #568 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 568th 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 87 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 6 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)
9 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (50% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
• Citations per year (50% below)
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
• Total visits (25% below)
• Complaint visits (77% below)
• Other visits (43% below)
• Complaint investigations (80% below)
Latest Inspection January 29, 2026

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. 510 This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 23 This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #600 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 600th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 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.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 34 This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 12 This facility has 50% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 50% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.43.3 This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% 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. 1216 This facility has 25% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 25% 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 #441 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st 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. 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. 47 This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% 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. 210 This facility has 80% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The January 29, 2026 annual inspection found the facility clean and well-maintained but cited one deficiency for inaccurate medication counts posing an immediate health risk.
  • The January 26, 2024 inspection identified three deficiencies involving outdated staff TB screenings, incorrect resident medication records, and missing resident TB documentation.
  • The June 20, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated incomplete resident records and missing reappraisals, while medication-related allegations were unsubstantiated.

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 625 / 730 / 960 / 1250 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Parking Available

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Exercise Programs

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Managed by Omar (Rafael) Mendoza

Executive Director

Over 20 years of experience

Omar (Rafael) Mendoza is the Executive Director at COGIR of Sonoma, bringing over 20 years of industry experience. He has worked through nearly all departments and takes pride in leading an accomplished team. Omar is passionate about creating meaningful and enjoyable moments for residents, fostering a vibrant and supportive community that promotes engagement, activity, and autonomy.

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Address 0.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sonoma's city center to Cogir of Sonoma's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.62 miles to nearest hospital (Sonoma Valley Hospital)

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

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CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #549 / 1368
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AL
MC
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92
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CA AVG 103
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68
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CA AVG 57
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78
Facility 78
CA AVG 81
Rank #905 / 1401
2
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #953 / 1397
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #828 / 1164
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1210 / 1487
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #562 / 1368
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Cogir of Sonoma
AL
IL
Sonoma (Oregon Street)
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 103
Rank #901 / 1657
Yes
74
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CA AVG 57
Rank #598 / 2092
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #568 / 1401
5
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #441 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
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34.1%
Facility 34.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1342 / 1368
A+Welltower Cogir Tenant And Cogir Management Usa1 Bed / 2 Bed
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MC
Santa Rosa
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 103
Rank #916 / 1657
No
12
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CA AVG 57
Rank #1932 / 2092
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 81
Rank #1237 / 1401
4
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #1024 / 1397
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
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19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #392 / 1487
83.8%
Facility 83.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
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IL
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79
Facility 79
CA AVG 103
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34
Facility 34
CA AVG 57
Rank #1663 / 2092
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 81
Rank #1247 / 1401
4
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #1024 / 1397
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 3
Rank #1152 / 1164
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1100 / 1487
62.0%
Facility 62.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1069 / 1368
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Cogir of Sonoma is located in Sonoma, 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 Cogir of Sonoma

What neighborhood is Cogir of Sonoma in?

Cogir of Sonoma is in the Oregon Street neighborhood of Sonoma.

Who is the owner of Cogir of Sonoma?

Cogir of Sonoma is legally operated by Welltower Cogir Tenant and Cogir Management Usa, and administered by Rafael Mendoza.

Is Cogir of Sonoma in a walkable area?

Cogir of Sonoma has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Cogir of Sonoma?

Cogir of Sonoma's occupancy is 34%.

Does Cogir of Sonoma have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Cogir of Sonoma on this page.

Who is the administrator of Cogir of Sonoma?

Rafael Mendoza is the administrator of Cogir of Sonoma.

How many beds does Cogir of Sonoma have?

Cogir of Sonoma has 82 beds.

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