Sundial
Sundial is an Assisted Living Home in California
Sundial is an Assisted Living Home in California
Sundial
Sundial is an Assisted Living Home in California
Sundial is an Assisted Living Home in California
Burrowed in the welcoming environment of Redding, CA, the Sundial is an enticing senior living community that offers assisted living and respite care services. Known for its “bird in flight” design which means overcoming diversity, this community provides a warming environment for its residents to boost a promising living experience. Here, residents can choose from a variety of accommodations tailored to their needs and tastes. This community also provides short-term stays with personalized care services and 24-hour assistance from a dedicated and trained team.
Fostering a caring and inclusive environment, enjoy its exceptional amenities and services like restaurant-style dining with a fresh and seasonal selection of meals, a full-packed calendar for social activities, and medication management. With Sundial, seniors can enjoy a classic living experience.
About this community
California average: 71%
LICENSEDAdditional licensing details
Ownership & operating entity
Sundial is legally operated by SUNDIAL OPERATIONS LLC;NORTHSTAR SR LVG, INC..
Types of Care at Sundial
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.
7 visits/inspections
8 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
3 other visits
California average: 14 visits/inspections
California average: 12 complaint visits
California average: 3 inspections
10 citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
California average: 9 citations
Inspection Report Summary for Sundial
On September 19, 2024 the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division conducted an unannounced inspection of Sundial Assisted Living, a 740‑bed facility located at 395 Hilltop Drive in Redding. The visit, led by Licensing Program Analyst Farhaan Sarangi, involved reviewing resident and facility records, interviewing current staff, a former employee, and residents, and observing daily operations. Administrator Elizabeth Amlin welcomed the evaluator and granted full access.
The investigation addressed nine complaints filed on August 22, 2024. Allegations ranged from residents not being changed promptly and receiving insufficient hydration, to concerns about finger‑stick glucose checks, medication charting discrepancies, missing narcotics, failure to monitor oxygen equipment, non‑refill of prescriptions, and a staff member testing COVID‑positive. In each case, the evaluator obtained inconsistent statements and could not corroborate the claims. Documentation and direct observation of medication administration records, resident care logs, and facility practices revealed no evidence supporting the allegations, leading the report to classify all nine complaints as unsubstantiated.
Despite the unsubstantiated findings, the inspection uncovered two regulatory deficiencies. First, the facility failed to submit required incident reports to the Community Care Licensing Division within the seven‑day window mandated by CCR 87211(a)(1)(d). Second, the site did not meet the observation standards for residents stipulated in CCR 87466, which require regular assessment of residents’ physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning. Both deficiencies were cited with plan‑of‑correction deadlines—September 20, 2024 for resident observation and September 26, 2024 for incident reporting. Administrator Amlin was informed of these obligations and provided training resources and corrective action guidelines. Failure to address the deficiencies by the due dates could result in civil penalties. The report, signed by the evaluator and the facility representative, will remain publicly available for three years.
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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395 Hilltop Dr, Redding, CA 96003
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Guides for Better Senior Living
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for California Seniors
- General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
- General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
- General: Age 62+, 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 Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
- 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 Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
- General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for California Seniors
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
Requirements:
General:Age 65+, 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 Specifics:County-managed; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits:~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Can hire family as caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, 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 Specifics:Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, 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 Specifics:Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
California CARES Program
Requirements:
- 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 Specifics:High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics:High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
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