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Located in the picturesque city of Petaluma, California, Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living is a dedicated senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents indulge in comfort and relaxation in beautifully designed and spacious studios and one-bedroom apartments. The community is surrounded with an engaging combination of boutiques, antiques shops, specialty stores, historic buildings and a thriving restaurant scene, offering a vibrant setting for active living.
The community makes sure that residents are getting the right amount of care by customizing their care plans to suit their varying needs and preferences. From assistance with daily living activities to specialized memory care support, residents are sure to receive the care they need and deserve. Weekly housekeeping and linen services are provided so residents can freely enjoy the community’s many amenities, such as restaurant-style dining, a bistro, cozy sitting areas, a salon and inviting library and reading room.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living is legally operated by Integral Senior Living Management Llc, and administrated by Lauren Cottman.
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.
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.
| 18 | 10 | This facility has 80% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 80% 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.
| 9 | 3 | This facility has 200% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 200% 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.
| 9 | 4 | This facility has 125% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 125% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2023.
| 6 | 3.3 | This facility has 82% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 3.3).↑ 82% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.9 | 3.3 | This facility has 73% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.9 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 73% 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.
| 21 | 16 | This facility has 31% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 31% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 9 | 13 | This facility has 31% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 31% better |
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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.
| 10 | 7 | This facility has 43% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 43% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 7 | 10 | This facility has 30% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 30% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, with repeated deficiencies in resident supervision and safety, including multiple elopements of residents with dementia and ongoing rodent infestation issues. The most recent inspection on October 23, 2025, cited a repeat deficiency for inadequate supervision leading to elopement and issued a $1,000 civil penalty; rodent problems were also substantiated. Earlier inspections found lapses in staff certifications, unlocked hazardous items, medication errors, and hot water temperatures exceeding limits, showing persistent challenges in safety and personnel compliance.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
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15.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Petaluma's city center to Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living is located in Petaluma, California.
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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. | Santa Rosa | 100 | No | 74 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 14 | 71.0% | - | Blc Lodge At Paulin Inc Gp, Blc Lodge At Paulin LP | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living |
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.
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Petaluma | 95 | No | 37 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 82.1% | A+ | Integral Senior Living Management LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| The Lodge at Piner Road |
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| Cogir of Sonoma |
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. | Sonoma (Oregon Street) | 82 | Yes | 74 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 34.1% | A+ | Welltower Cogir Tenant; Cogir Management Usa | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Villa Capri at Varenna |
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. | Santa Rosa | 80 | No | 12 | 4 | 15 | 9 | 18 | 83.8% | - | Varenna Assisted Living LLC; Wellquest Living LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living is in the Petaluma neighborhood of Petaluma.
The legal owner and operator of Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living is Integral Senior Living Management Llc.
Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living's occupancy is 82%.
Lauren Cottman is the administrator of Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living.
Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living has 95 beds.
Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living has had 18 recently reported deficiencies.
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