Serenity Gardens
Licensed since 2014, Serenity Gardens is a 30-bed assisted living and memory care community at 1233 Willis Street in Redding, California. It’s owned and operated by Matthew and Betty Cain, with Betty Cain serving as administrator. Medicaid accepted, with starting prices at $1,240 monthly. The community provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care to residents in Shasta County.
The inspection record is well above California’s average. Since 2021, Serenity Gardens totaled 1 citation against a California average of 10, with just 0.1 citations per inspection compared to the 3.3 state average. Total complaints number 2 over five years, against a California average of 14. The latest inspection was May 2026. Serenity Gardens also holds a Bronze National Quality Award from AHCA/NCAL.
Services span a wellness and activities program, on-site religious services, pet-friendly accommodations, and daily meals with a nightly dessert selection. Home care services are present. Emergency response systems exist throughout the building.
A smaller, owner-operated community in Redding, Serenity Gardens suits older adults and families seeking assisted living or memory care, especially those needing Medicaid-covered care or an accessible entry price point in northern California.
About this community
Occupancy
Serenity Gardens is legally operated by Cain, Matthew & Betty, and administered by Betty Cain.
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 2021 vs. California state average• Official inspections (50% above) 8 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (90% below)
• Citations per year (90% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Total visits (31% below)
• Complaint visits (85% below)
• Other visits (57% below)
• Total complaints (86% below)
• Complaints per year (86% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
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Citations per year
| 0.2 | 2 | This facility has 90% fewer citations per year than a typical California nursing home (0.2 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 90% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.1 | 3.3 | This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
| 11 | 16 | This facility has 31% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (11 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 31% better |
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Complaint visits
| 2 | 13 | This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 85% better Rank #324 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 324th 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. |
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Other visits
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 57% better |
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Official inspections
| 6 | 4 | This facility has 50% more official inspections than a typical California nursing home (6 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 50% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 2 | 14 | This facility has 86% fewer total complaints than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 86% better |
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Complaints per year
| 0.4 | 2.8 | This facility has 86% fewer complaints per year than a typical California nursing home (0.4 vs. CA avg 2.8).↓ 86% better |
Places of interest near Serenity Gardens
4.6 miles from city center
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Serenity Gardens is located in REDDING, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Serenity Gardens
What neighborhood is Serenity Gardens in?
Serenity Gardens is in the Grant neighborhood of REDDING.
Who is the owner of Serenity Gardens?
The legal owner and operator of Serenity Gardens is Cain, Matthew & Betty.
What is the occupancy rate at Serenity Gardens?
Serenity Gardens's occupancy is 70%.
Who is the administrator of Serenity Gardens?
Betty Cain is the administrator of Serenity Gardens.
How many beds does Serenity Gardens have?
Serenity Gardens has 30 beds.
Has Serenity Gardens had any recent citations?
Serenity Gardens has had 1 recently reported citation.
Are there photos of Serenity Gardens?
Yes — there are 80 photos of Serenity Gardens in the photo gallery on this page.
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