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Roseleaf Gardens, located in Chico, California, is a highly recommended assisted living community, praised for its friendly staff and home-like environment. With a dedication to providing exceptional services, Roseleaf Gardens offers not only assisted living but also specialized memory care and engaging day programs for seniors. The dedicated team ensures active engagement and compassionate care in a supportive environment, featuring 24-hour emergency call systems, nutritious meals, medication services, and a luxurious dining room.
Beyond the exceptional care, Roseleaf Gardens provides a beautiful garden and a clean, fresh environment, creating a welcoming atmosphere for seniors. The accommodations, from engaging activities to relaxation spaces, are meticulously curated, making it a standout among assisted living places and an ideal choice for those seeking assisted living with memory care and an enriching senior living experience in Chico.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Roseleaf Gardens is legally operated by Golden Roseleaf Gardens Opco Llc, and administrated by Grace Hawkins.
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. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
Well below the California average for assisted living residences.
California assisted living residences benchmark: C 76/100
Inspection score: 53 out of 100. Letter grade F. Well below the California average for assisted living residences.
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.
| 43 | 10 | This facility has 330% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (43 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 330% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 25 | 3 | This facility has 733% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (25 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 733% worse |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 18 | 4 | This facility has 350% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 350% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 8.6 | 2 | This facility has 330% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (8.6 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 330% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.8 | 3.3 | This facility has 76% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.8 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 76% 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.
| 51 | 16 | This facility has 219% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (51 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 219% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 30 | 13 | This facility has 131% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (30 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 131% worse |
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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.
| 16 | 7 | This facility has 129% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (16 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 129% 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 assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 17 | 10 | This facility has 70% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 70% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Roseleaf Gardens’ inspection record is mixed, with repeated deficiencies in staffing, supervision, incident reporting, and sanitation issues documented through multiple substantiated complaints from January 2024 to March 2026. The most recent inspection on March 23, 2026, cited one deficiency for unreliable telephone service preventing family contact, while prior investigations found several deficiencies including failure to meet incontinence needs, inadequate staff training, and unreported serious incidents. The facility has faced immediate health and safety risks related to resident neglect, unsanitary conditions, and insufficient staffing, with some improvement efforts noted but ongoing concerns.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
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Fitness and Recreation
3.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Chico's city center to Roseleaf Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.86 miles to nearest hospital (Enloe Health Wound Ostomy & Hyperbaric Center)
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Roseleaf Gardens is located in Chico, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Roseleaf Gardens |
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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. | Chico | 56 | Yes | 14 | 5 | 30
Facility
30
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#1261 / 1397 | 25
Facility
25
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1155 / 1164 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
11
Rank
#844 / 1365 |
50.0%
Facility
50.0%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#1135 / 1289 | Golden Roseleaf Gardens Opco LLC | - |
| The Courtyard at Little Chico Creek |
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. | Chico | 49 | Yes | 49 | 6 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#719 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 27
Facility
27
CA AVG
11
Rank
#111 / 1365 |
85.7%
Facility
85.7%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#355 / 1289 | Courtyard At Little Chico Creek/Hignell & Hignell | - |
| Westmont of Chico |
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.
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. | Chico | 48 | Yes | 17 | 6 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#654 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
11
Rank
#256 / 1365 |
52.1%
Facility
52.1%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#1116 / 1289 | Terraces Operations LP, The; Westmont Living Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Townsend House |
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. | Chico | 38 | Yes | 44 | 5 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#762 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
11
Rank
#669 / 1365 |
76.3%
Facility
76.3%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#661 / 1289 | Rcfe Management LLC | - |
| Roses & Ivy Assisted Living Facility for the Elderly |
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. | Chico (Manzanita Court) | 15 | Yes | 64 | 2 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
11
Rank
#1161 / 1365 |
93.3%
Facility
93.3%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#201 / 1289 | Redlands Rehab And Healthcare Systems | - |
The legal owner and operator of Roseleaf Gardens is Golden Roseleaf Gardens Opco Llc.
Roseleaf Gardens has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Roseleaf Gardens's occupancy is 50%.
Grace Hawkins is the administrator of Roseleaf Gardens.
Roseleaf Gardens has 56 beds.
Roseleaf Gardens has had 52 recently reported deficiencies.
(530) 895-0800 will put you in contact with the team at Roseleaf Gardens.
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