Sunrise at Fair Oaks
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Fair Oaks, CA

Sunrise at Fair Oaks

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Fair Oaks, CA

Overview of Sunrise at Fair Oaks

Offering assisted living and memory care services, Sunrise at Fair Oaks is one of the best senior living facilities in the city. Contributing to recognizing the community’s overall excellent service and caregiving, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has shown with a welcoming approach. Life at the Sunrise at Fair Oaks offers the opportunity and inspiration branded as a Sunrise lifestyle.

The senior living community’s services and amenities include activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years– weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, daily delicious and nutritious meals, specialized memory care training programs, short-term stays, and hospice care plans.

Bed community size
74-bed community Rank #964 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 964th out of 1648 homes in California for Bed Count. 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
24 years in operation Rank #265 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 265th out of 1494 homes in California for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 34 / 100 Rank #1658 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1658th out of 2087 homes in California for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
78%
Rank #713 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 713th out of 1496 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1496. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Higher than the Virginia average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
58 / 74
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceMarch 29, 2002
CountySacramento

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sunrise at Fair Oaks is legally operated by Fair Oak Assisted Lvg and Sunrise Senior Living Mgt, and administered by Lydia Gravelyn.

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Inspection History

In Virginia, 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 Virginia state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Virginia assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

3 points above the Virginia average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #730 / 1399 in Virginia Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 730th out of 1399 homes in Virginia for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Virginia average among 1399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 84 out of 100. Letter grade B. 3 points above the Virginia average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. CA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Official inspections (50% above)
2 At Avg Metrics at Virginia average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (at CA avg)
• Total visits (at CA avg)
7 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total citations (40% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
• Citations per year (40% below)
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
• Complaint visits (62% below)
• Other visits (29% below)
• Complaint investigations (70% below)
Latest Inspection May 13, 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. 610 This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% 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. 33 This facility has serious citations (type a) in line with the Virginia average (3 vs. CA avg 3).— At avg Rank #753 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 753rd out of 1160 homes in Virginia for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the Virginia average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia 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 Virginia assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 1.22 This facility has 40% fewer citations per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.2 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 40% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.43.3 This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Virginia 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. 1616 This facility has total visits in line with the Virginia average (16 vs. CA avg 16).— At avg
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 513 This facility has 62% fewer complaint visits than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 62% better Rank #588 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 588th out of 1388 homes in Virginia for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the Virginia average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia 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. 57 This facility has 29% fewer other visits than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 29% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 64 This facility has 50% more official inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 50% worse
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with Virginia regulators. 310 This facility has 70% fewer complaint investigations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better

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

  • The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026 found no deficiencies and confirmed compliance with regulations, including sanitary conditions and operational safety equipment.
  • A complaint investigation on April 23, 2025 substantiated medication mismanagement with immediate health risks and resulted in a $250 civil penalty for repeated violations.
  • In October 2024, investigations substantiated delayed staff response to resident calls up to 419 minutes and failures in reporting multiple resident falls to the licensing agency.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Type of Rooms Available

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Address 4820 Hazel Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 — 0.12 miles to nearest hospital (Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Emergency Room)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

Sunrise at Fair Oaks is located in Fair Oaks, Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Virginia.

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Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Age 65+ or disabled
General Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
VA

Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

VA Respite Grant

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Virginia resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
VA

Limited grants; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Facility respite (up to 5 days)

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Age 60+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month 200% FPL
Asset Limits Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.
VA

Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Chore services Assessments Respite (~5 days/year)

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
VA

Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).

Benefits
Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
VA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General VA resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Equipment repair (~$250)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General VA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
VA

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Virginia Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.
Income Limits (2025) ~$50,000-$75,000/year household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000
Asset Limits Varies e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000
VA

Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+
General VA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise at Fair Oaks

Who is the owner of Sunrise at Fair Oaks?

Sunrise at Fair Oaks is legally operated by Fair Oak Assisted Lvg and Sunrise Senior Living Mgt, and administered by Lydia Gravelyn.

Is Sunrise at Fair Oaks in a walkable area?

Sunrise at Fair Oaks has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Sunrise at Fair Oaks?

Sunrise at Fair Oaks's occupancy is 78%.

Are pets allowed at Sunrise at Fair Oaks?

Yes, Sunrise at Fair Oaks allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Sunrise at Fair Oaks?

Lydia Gravelyn is the administrator of Sunrise at Fair Oaks.

How many beds does Sunrise at Fair Oaks have?

Sunrise at Fair Oaks has 74 beds.

Has Sunrise at Fair Oaks had any citations?

Sunrise at Fair Oaks has had 6 reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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