I toured this stunning, country-club-style community and was impressed - gorgeous architecture and views, pools, gym/spa, movie theater, full-kitchen units, excellent dining, active clubs and warm, attentive staff; I could happily live out my life here. The facilities are pristine and the continuum of care feels reassuring, but there are reports of very high fees and some troubling safety/care incidents (evacuation and response concerns, financial complaints) that deserve direct questions. Overall: world-class amenities and welcoming staff, recommended with reservations until you verify costs and safety practices.
Varenna at Fountaingrove sits at 1401 Fountaingrove Parkway in Santa Rosa, California, with a campus that has water frontage and landscaped walking paths, so you can sit by the fountain or stroll with a view. The staff includes registered nurses such as Constancia Bosha and a dining room manager named Irma Policarpio, so there's attention to care and dining details every day. The community offers a mix of independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home, and continuing care retirement community services, so people with different needs can find support, whether they need a little help or more constant care, and the care plans remain flexible and personalized for each person. Accommodations are varied, so whether you want a one-bedroom, two-bedroom, shared bedroom, private room, or a private cottage known as a casita-with a patio, deck, walk-in closet, washer and dryer, and emergency call system-there are choices for most preferences and mobility needs, including support for walkers and wheelchairs.
Residents here can use a swimming pool, jacuzzi, wellness center with fitness equipment, a salon and day spa, billiards room, movie theater with leather seats and a popcorn machine, craft and hobby rooms, library, ballroom, bistro, and outdoor spaces with landscaping, so there's plenty to do or simply relax. There's also an elegant dining area run by a dining manager and executive chef, where residents and guests can enjoy meals restaurant-style or have meals delivered, catering, or guest meals, and additional services like pet care, dry cleaning, grocery shopping, and errands are also available for a fee. You'll also see a program director who plans activities, classes, day trips, and off-site excursions, taking resident suggestions seriously. Transportation for outings or medical appointments, on-site banking, card and game rooms, a residents lounge, and communal spaces bring extra convenience, with options for long-term and short-term stays. The campus holds between 11 and 50 employees, keeps a 4.2 rating from reviews, and is focused on providing care for people with few or many health needs. The facility's website, www.oakmontofvarenna.com, offers more information about current services, care levels, amenities, and the different residence options available.
People often ask...
Varenna at Fountaingrove offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,500 per month.
Varenna at Fountaingrove offers independent living, assisted living, and continuing care retirement community.
There are 27 photos of Varenna at Fountaingrove on Mirador.
Yes, Varenna at Fountaingrove allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.
The full address for this community is 1401 Fountaingrove Pkwy, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403.
Yes, Varenna at Fountaingrove 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
39
Inspections
3
Type A Citations
1
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
24 Apr 2025
24 Apr 2025
Found no deficiencies today after the continued annual review; resident files were complete and staff training records were to be reviewed further on a return visit. Fire clearance allows 322 residents across multiple buildings; hospice waiver covers five residents; there is no dementia plan of operation, but infection control and emergency disaster plans exist and are kept on site.
14 Apr 2025
14 Apr 2025
Found that fire clearance, emergency and infection-control plans, and emergency supplies were in place, with exits clear and the generators functioning; no deficiencies were cited. Administrative documents were requested to be updated by 5/14/25.
§ 9058
13 Mar 2025
13 Mar 2025
Found no deficiencies after reviewing the resident incident and related records and after interviewing staff; exit interview completed with the administrator.
13 Mar 2025
13 Mar 2025
Investigated the allegation that staff did not safeguard a resident’s personal property and personal space; found no evidence to support the claim after reviewing records and interviewing staff. The missing bracelet was recovered by police with the resident’s consent, some items came from visitors, and there was no information indicating staff involvement with clothing or OTC medications in the resident’s unit.
23 May 2024
23 May 2024
Found hand sanitizer and a sign-in log in the lobby, with secure key storage and an Emergency Disaster Plan and Infection Control Plan in place; fire clearance covered multiple buildings and extinguishers were serviced.
Observed proper medication storage with narcotics double-locked, locked toxin areas, clear exits, and adequate 72-hour emergency supplies across buildings; no deficiencies cited.
23 May 2024
23 May 2024
Confirmed hand sanitizer available at entrance, fire safety compliance, emergency disaster plan, and infection control plan. All emergency supplies, medication storage, and staff documents in order. No deficiencies noted.
30 May 2023
30 May 2023
Identified uncovered food items near the pizza area and salad bar, and noted the absence of a dementia plan of operation. Found safety measures, emergency plans, and records generally in order, with the primary issue being improper food storage and exposure.
30 May 2023
30 May 2023
Identified deficiencies related to food storage and safety practices during the visit. Inspections revealed non-compliance with certain regulations regarding the storage and handling of food items.
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14 Apr 2023
14 Apr 2023
Found that the allegation of not providing due refunds in a timely manner was unfounded.
14 Apr 2023
14 Apr 2023
Reviewed allegations of delayed refunds; determined no violation occurred, and refunds were provided in a timely manner.
29 Mar 2022
29 Mar 2022
Found infection-control practices in place, with PPE stock, entry screening, temperature checks, and staff wearing masks; observed adequate food and water, plus 72-hour emergency supplies and 14 bins distributed across buildings. Found fire extinguishers serviced, fire clearance approved, hospice services for five residents, and no deficiencies or citations identified.
29 Mar 2022
29 Mar 2022
Confirmed no deficiencies or citations were found during the inspection of infection control procedures and practices.
05 Nov 2021
05 Nov 2021
Investigated allegations that staff spoke to a resident rudely and loudly, and that staff pushed the resident's walker while the resident was using it, nearly causing the resident to lose balance. Found insufficient information to prove or disprove these allegations, and no deficiencies were issued.
05 Nov 2021
05 Nov 2021
Reviewed a case management visit, including interview with a resident and review of records; no citations were issued.
05 Nov 2021
05 Nov 2021
Conducted a Case Management visit to interview resident and review records; no citations issued.
09 Sept 2021
09 Sept 2021
Found that the allegation that staff were required to work while symptomatic was unfounded. Reviewed policies and procedures showed COVID-19 safety measures were in place, and staff who were sick or exposed were sent home.
09 Sept 2021
09 Sept 2021
Interviews with staff and review of policies showed that staff who feel sick or are exposed to Covid are sent home promptly, and the facility has a mitigation plan in place. The allegation that staff were required to work while symptomatic was found to be unfounded.
18 Jun 2021
18 Jun 2021
Found ample PPE and entry screening with a log, thermometer, and handwashing supplies, and staff were observed wearing masks.
Found fire safety equipment maintained and no deficiencies cited.
18 Jun 2021
18 Jun 2021
Confirmed safe infection control procedures and practices in the facility during the annual inspection.
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Identified the allegation that optional items were waived and costs shifted to other residents as unfounded. No deficiencies were noted.
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Reviewed allegations regarding changes to dining service procedures and fees, concluding that they were unfounded based on interviews and documentation provided.
§ 87555(b)(9)
20 Apr 2021
20 Apr 2021
Identified that two letters containing a resident's confidential information were delivered to the resident's responsible party on 10/2/2020, with one folded and not sealed, leaving contents accessible. Determined there was insufficient information to prove or disprove that the resident was not properly reassessed.
20 Apr 2021
20 Apr 2021
Investigated a breach of confidentiality in delivering resident information to responsible party, finding it to be substantiated. Reviewed reassessment process and found lack of evidence to support allegations of improper reassessment.
10 Feb 2021
10 Feb 2021
Found that legal fees, settlements and fines were recorded as ownership losses in 2020 and not included in monthly care fee increases for residents; the related complaint was unfounded.
10 Feb 2021
10 Feb 2021
Review found that complaint of not including legal fees, settlements, and fines in calculation of monthly care fee increase at the facility was unfounded.
18 Nov 2020
18 Nov 2020
Found that emergency planning and notification systems met requirements, with accessible resident information, real-time alerts, and regular disaster drills.
Found that the allegation that resident council did not receive timely responses was unfounded; residents were informed and no deficiencies were cited.
18 Nov 2020
18 Nov 2020
Confirmed that emergency preparedness measures and notification systems met required standards, and allegations regarding untimely responses to resident council requests were found to be unfounded.
19 Oct 2020
19 Oct 2020
Found no deficiencies; safety and emergency systems, staff trainings, and evacuation procedures met requirements, with resident data kept in a cloud database for emergencies and recent drills conducted.
19 Oct 2020
19 Oct 2020
Confirmed compliance with required safety measures and emergency procedures at the facility.
16 Oct 2020
16 Oct 2020
Found that a televideo CM legal/non-compliance review was conducted; no deficiencies were cited today and stipulation requirements were observed. Observed emergency preparedness measures, including evacuation chairs, stocked emergency supplies, compliant hot water temperatures, serviced fire extinguishers, and a cloud-based resident data/alert system; administrator agreed to provide fire panel service records and elevator inspections for review, with the non-compliance review to continue at a later date.
16 Oct 2020
16 Oct 2020
Confirmed compliance with stipulations and regulations during inspection.
30 Sept 2020
30 Sept 2020
Found that a sufficient variety of fresh fruit and vegetables was procured for residents. Most residents were very satisfied with food service, while some meals on trays delivered to rooms were warm and required reheating due to COVID-19 precautions, and the specific allegation that there is not enough variety of fresh fruit and vegetables and that food on trays is cold is unfounded.
30 Sept 2020
30 Sept 2020
Confirmed complaint about variety of fresh fruits and vegetables and cold food delivery to residents' rooms were unfounded after interviews and record reviews. Residents mostly satisfied with food service.
22 Jun 2020
22 Jun 2020
Reviewed incident involving staff and resident during evening care, unable to prove or disprove allegations.
16 Jun 2020
16 Jun 2020
Confirmed sufficient PPE supply and Covid 19 precautions in place for staff and residents. No deficiencies noted during inspection.
§ 87468.1(a)(1)
29 May 2020
29 May 2020
Conducted case management tele-visit, obtained information on PPE equipment and facility policies, no citations issued.
20 Feb 2020
20 Feb 2020
Verified that an individual associated with the facility was not present or working as of the inspection date. No deficiencies were found during the visit.
13 Feb 2020
13 Feb 2020
Verified the removal of an individual from the facility following a notice of Non-Exemptible Conviction from the CBCB.
19 Nov 2019
19 Nov 2019
Confirmed no fire damage or smoke damage due to recent fire, facility evacuated and residents safely returned.
