WellQuest of Granite Bay

Overview of Wellquest of Granite Bay

Nestled along Sierra College Boulevard near Folsom Lake in Granite Bay, CL, Wellquest of Granite Bay is a community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care to an upscale senior living experience. A wide array of well-appointed and spacious accommodations with several floor plans ranging from studios and one-or-two bedroom apartments that include kitchenettes, private baths, and more. In terms of memory care, WellQuest provides a collaborative team approach that includes input from family members that will be used as a personalized plan for each resident.

With its top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy restaurant-style dining, group fitness classes, community calendars and organized activities, in-room dining, personal care services for activities of daily living, and many more. At Wellquest of Granite Bay, seniors can truly enjoy a secure and pleasant living experience.

Facility Direct Line (916) 864-9800 info@wellquestgb.com

135-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

5 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 4 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

53%

Lower than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

71 / 135

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusLicensed

IssuanceMay 11, 2021

CountyPlacer

WellQuest of Granite Bay is legally operated by Wellquest Granite Bay Tenantco and Wellquest Living, and administered by Michael Talani.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 1 citation 20 total visits 6 complaint visits 5 official inspections 4 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

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

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

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection May 14, 2026

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	1	10	This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better
Serious citations (Type A) Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	1	3	This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #413 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 413th 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) Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	0	4	This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2021.	0.2	2	This facility has 90% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 90% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.1	3.3	This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	21	16	This facility has 31% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 31% worse
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	6	13	This facility has 54% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 54% better Rank #654 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 654th 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 Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	10	7	This facility has 43% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 43% worse
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
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	4	10	This facility has 60% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% better

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

The most recent inspection on December 11, 2025, found no staff neglect or failure to seek timely medical care related to a resident's death after a fall and UTI.
The April 23, 2025 annual inspection found no deficiencies, with all resident and staff files current, medications properly administered, and staff training up to date.
A December 22, 2022 complaint investigation substantiated one deficiency for unsafe access to dangerous items by residents with dementia, but all other allegations including staffing and medication were unfounded.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: Two-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed

744 sq. ft

Managed by Mike Talani

Executive Director

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for WellQuest of Granite Bay

4.4 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Granite Bay's city center to WellQuest of Granite Bay's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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


WellQuest of Granite Bay	AL IL MC	Granite Bay	135 Facility 135 CA AVG 103 Rank #462 / 1657	Yes	4 Facility 4 CA AVG 57 Rank #2019 / 2092	91 Facility 91 CA AVG 81 Rank #355 / 1401	5	6 Facility 6 CA AVG 13 Rank #654 / 1397	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 3 Rank #413 / 1164	5 Facility 5 CA AVG 13 Rank #988 / 1487	52.6% Facility 52.6% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #1199 / 1368	Wellquest Granite Bay Tenantco And Wellquest Living	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Aunt Dottie’s Place	AL HC MC PC RC	Roseville (Stanford)	6 Facility 6 CA AVG 103 Rank #1330 / 1657	No	73 Facility 73 CA AVG 57 Rank #642 / 2092	96 Facility 96 CA AVG 81 Rank #1 / 1401	3	-	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1164	-	100.0% Facility 100.0% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #1 / 1368	-	Private / Shared Rooms

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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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

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)

Who is the owner of WellQuest of Granite Bay?

WellQuest of Granite Bay is legally operated by Wellquest Granite Bay Tenantco and Wellquest Living, and administered by Michael Talani.

Is WellQuest of Granite Bay in a walkable area?

WellQuest of Granite Bay has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at WellQuest of Granite Bay?

WellQuest of Granite Bay's occupancy is 53%.

Who is the administrator of WellQuest of Granite Bay?

Michael Talani is the administrator of WellQuest of Granite Bay.

How many beds does WellQuest of Granite Bay have?

WellQuest of Granite Bay has 135 beds.

Has WellQuest of Granite Bay had any recent citations?

WellQuest of Granite Bay has had 1 recently reported citation.

Are there photos of WellQuest of Granite Bay?

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Overview of Wellquest of Granite Bay

About this community

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Inspection History

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.

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

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

What does this home offer?

Type of Rooms Available

Managed by Mike Talani

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in California

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

California CARES Program

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