I found this community warm, cozy, and far above other facilities - clean, beautiful grounds with a lovely patio/backyard and decks, great food, and hardworking, friendly staff who communicate well and genuinely care. I would highly recommend it; I only chose another place because of budget constraints.
Zeny's Residential Care sits in Santa Maria, CA, as a small, licensed place for elder care, offering room for up to six residents, so it feels homey and calm. This facility focuses on helping seniors with daily living needs like dressing, bathing, medicine, meals, and laundry, with friendly staff around to offer support and comfort. The care team prepares nutritious meals using good ingredients, and they help residents with higher acuity or special memory care needs by providing trained care, wound support, medication help, and therapy services. People get both private and semi-private room choices, each coming with housekeeping, safety features, kitchenettes, cable TV, and laundry access, while the whole place is wheelchair accessible and has sprinkler systems for safety.
Zeny's has a cozy backyard with decks for family visits and a small patio for enjoying the outdoors or activities in the open air, so residents get fresh air and visitors can come by. Activities keep folks busy and connected, both onsite and out in the community, with social times, crafts, educational choices, devotional services, fitness, and wellness programs, all meant to help people make friends and feel at home. A salon/barbershop is there for grooming, and a game and activities room lets people relax or have some fun. There's also easy parking for guests, reliable internet, a group dining room, and transportation for errands or outings.
This care home keeps things clean and well maintained, and the staff gets known for being helpful and kind, which helps make friends out of both caregivers and fellow residents. Zeny's offers a peaceful, safe, supportive community dedicated to supporting seniors' independence while giving families peace of mind, all at rates between $5,000 and $9,000 per month, depending on room type. They don't accept Medicare unless they're certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and licensing comes from state or local agencies. While there's no detailed info from the server, the care home has received awards for meals and has a record of high standards for cleanliness and resident well-being.
People often ask...
Zeny's Residential Care offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.
The full address for this community is 958 E Tunnell St, Santa Maria, CA, 93454.
Yes, Zeny's Residential Care offers respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
State of California Inspection Reports
23
Inspections
10
Type A Citations
6
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
10 Jan 2025
10 Jan 2025
Found infection control in place with a current plan, at least 30 days of PPE, and staff trained on PPE; meals and medications delivered to rooms for quarantined individuals. Found compliance with operational requirements: current plan on file, fire clearance in effect, liability insurance through 1/12/26, capacity of 6, hospice waiver for 4 residents, and a current resident census reflecting 6 residents.
27 Dec 2023
27 Dec 2023
Identified deficiencies at the site, including two of five residents lacking a current needs and services plan and several staff missing health screenings and current first aid certifications, with medications stored securely and checked for expiration.
27 Dec 2023
27 Dec 2023
Found that the physical environment was generally safe and compliant with regulations, but identified deficiencies in staff and resident records, including missing current care plans and required certifications.
§ 1569.618(c)(3)
§ 87411(f)
06 Dec 2022
06 Dec 2022
Found that the allegation that staff did not turn the resident every 2 hours was not supported, as records show repositioning occurred every 2 hours per home-health guidance and position changes were documented. Found that the allegation that neglect caused a pressure injury was not supported, given the resident’s history of skin issues and ongoing home-health–provided care with staff following prescribed wound-care and repositioning instructions.
06 Dec 2022
06 Dec 2022
Issued a citation after identifying that a resident had no capacity for self-care per a 01/27/2021 physician report, indicating dependence on others for all activities of daily living, and noting that no exception request for the prohibited health condition was submitted.
06 Dec 2022
06 Dec 2022
Investigated the allegation that staff did not turn a resident every 2 hours and found no evidence of neglect or failure to reposition the resident, who had pre-existing pressure injuries managed by home health.
16 Nov 2022
16 Nov 2022
Identified infection-control lapses, including two staff not wearing masks, two fire extinguishers overdue for inspection, and two staff members not listed on the staff roster, despite fingerprint clearances.
§ 87203
§ 80072(a)(2)
16 Nov 2022
16 Nov 2022
Found evidence that a resident with a prohibited health condition, who had a stage 4 pressure injury, remained in care and later developed septic, leading to hospitalization; this supports the allegation.
§ 87615(a)(1)
16 Nov 2022
16 Nov 2022
Found neglect/lack of supervision and failure to seek timely medical attention for a resident, contributing to stage 4 pressure injuries and death, with a $500 immediate civil penalty imposed.
16 Nov 2022
16 Nov 2022
Found that the licensee did not inform the resident representative when the resident’s condition changed and failed to provide care and supervision appropriate to the resident, who became bedridden with a stage 4 pressure injury. Identified multiple record-keeping and oversight deficiencies, including the administrator acting as a caregiver, staffing coverage gaps, use of a baby monitor, medication refusals noted due to pain, and missing or outdated appraisal and resident information.
§ 87508(a)(1)
§ 87466
§ 87405(d)(1)
§ 87411(a)
§ 87468.2(a)(1)
§ 87405(d)(3)
§ 87463(a)(3)
16 Nov 2022
16 Nov 2022
Investigated the neglect and failure to seek timely medical attention leading to Resident #1 developing severe pressure injuries and ultimately passing away, with findings showing worsening wound conditions were not promptly addressed by staff.
§ 87465(a)(1)
§ 87468.2(a)(4)
28 Dec 2021
28 Dec 2021
Identified two residents diagnosed with dementia. Found hazardous cleaning chemicals accessible to residents due to unlocked kitchen cabinets and a garage door that remained unlocked.
28 Dec 2021
28 Dec 2021
Identified during a pre-licensing review that fire clearance for six residents was obtained, with four bedrooms (two singles and two doubles) and two full bathrooms. Found the home generally safe and well-equipped, with functioning hard-wired smoke alarms, ample food and water, and locked medication and chemical storage; however, one carbon monoxide detector was not functioning, a dresser was missing in one bedroom, a closet hinge was broken, hot water measured 113.2F, and a 20x26 color complaint poster was noted as needed.
28 Dec 2021
28 Dec 2021
Confirmed that the facility met fire safety and housing requirements, with minor repairs needed before licensure. Identified that one carbon monoxide detector was non-functional and a dresser and door hinge needed replacement prior to licensing.
28 Dec 2021
28 Dec 2021
Found hazardous cleaning chemicals and unlocked cabinets accessible to residents, despite prior efforts to secure them during an inspection.
21 Dec 2021
21 Dec 2021
Confirmed the applicant/administrator understood the license type, resident populations, and how operations run, along with staff qualifications and responsibilities.
Reviewed program policies (abuse, admission agreement, medication management, incident reporting to CCL, grievances, and community resources), physical plant and food service, required application documents (criminal record clearance, health screening, fire clearance, First Aid/CPR certificate, administrator certificate, financial verification, pre-licensing inspection, compliance history, control of property), and discussed the COVID-19 Mitigation Plan and PIN emailed.
21 Dec 2021
21 Dec 2021
Confirmed the applicant and administrator understood the requirements for operating a residential care facility, including staff qualifications, program policies, facility standards, and COVID-19 mitigation measures, during a telephone interview.
13 Dec 2021
13 Dec 2021
Identified gaps in infection control, including a visitation policy not aligned with standards and an insufficient PPE supply; signs were posted but not aligned with current guidance.
13 Dec 2021
13 Dec 2021
Reviewed a risk assessment and observed a residential facility implementing COVID-19 precautions, updating signage, and addressing PPE supplies during a scheduled inspection.
§ 87615
16 Apr 2021
16 Apr 2021
Investigated a questionable death of a resident in care; hospice records show the resident had been on hospice since 2019 and died on 7/19/2020 from end-stage cardiovascular disease, with family and staff describing adequate care. Based on interviews and records, the allegation is unsubstantiated.
16 Apr 2021
16 Apr 2021
Investigated the allegation of a questionable death of a resident, reviewed medical and care records, and conducted interviews, concluding that there was no evidence of improper care or neglect in connection with the resident's passing.
§ 87705
11 Aug 2020
11 Aug 2020
Found no evidence to support the allegation that staff spoke inappropriately to or handled a resident roughly, based on interviews with staff and residents.
02 Nov 2019
02 Nov 2019
Confirmed that the facility met safety, health, and staffing standards during an unannounced annual inspection, with all equipment, medications, and accommodations appropriately maintained and documented.
