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    $7,000/month

    Bella Vita Senior Living

    145 Andre Dr, Arroyo Grande, CA, 93420
    5.0 · 3 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Kind staff, spotless home, respectful

    I’m so grateful for this place — the staff and caregivers are kind, skilled, and genuinely caring, giving me peace of mind as they handle changing medical needs and communicate clearly. The home is spotless and exquisitely maintained with beautiful grounds and delicious home‑cooked meals that make my days joyful. The owner treated me with dignity and respect during a smooth transition — I highly recommend this wonderful, loving place.

    Pricing

    $7,000+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    5.00 · 3 reviews

    Overall rating

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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Loving home environment
    • Exquisitely maintained residence
    • Spotless cleanliness
    • Beautiful grounds and lovely home
    • Skilled caregivers
    • Kind and diligent staff
    • Wonderful / amazing staff
    • Excellent communication
    • Ability to address changing medical issues
    • Residents are well-cared for
    • Joyful days and positive atmosphere
    • Respectful treatment and preserved dignity
    • Knowledgeable, genuinely caring owner/management
    • Smooth transition process for new residents
    • Provides peace of mind for families
    • Home-cooked, delicious meals
    • Highly recommended by reviewers

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment Reviews of Bella Vita Senior Living are uniformly positive, emphasizing a consistently warm, well-run, and carefully maintained community. Multiple reviewers describe the environment as a "loving home" and use superlatives such as "exquisitely maintained," "spotless," and "beautiful grounds." The dominant theme across reviews is confidence in the quality of care and overall environment, with several reviewers explicitly stating they highly recommend the community and that it provides peace of mind for families.

    Care quality and staff Care quality and staff performance are the most frequently praised elements. Reviews repeatedly call out "skilled caregivers," "kind and diligent staff," and describe the staff as "wonderful" or "amazing." Care is portrayed as both competent and compassionate: caregivers are credited with addressing changing medical issues and ensuring residents are "well-cared for." Communication from staff is also highlighted — reviewers refer to "excellent communicators," which supports the perception that families are kept informed and involved. The combination of clinical competence and attentiveness to residents’ emotional needs is a consistent pattern.

    Facilities, cleanliness, and atmosphere Physical facilities and cleanliness are repeatedly noted as strengths. Phrases such as "exquisitely maintained," "spotless home," and "beautiful grounds" appear across reviews, conveying an image of a tidy, attractive, and homelike setting. The atmosphere is described as joyful and nurturing — reviewers mention "joyful days" and a home-like ambiance that contributes to resident wellbeing. This strong emphasis on upkeep and atmosphere suggests the facility invests in both the aesthetics and the daily environment that supports resident comfort.

    Dining and daily life Dining receives clear praise: reviewers mention "home-cooked meals" and specifically call them "delicious." That detail conveys that meal service is both homelike and of good quality, contributing to resident satisfaction. While the reviews do not enumerate specific activities, the references to "joyful days" and a homelike rhythm imply that daily life and social atmosphere are positive. The available comments indicate that practical, everyday experiences — meals, cleanliness, and interpersonal interactions — are strengths of the community.

    Management, transitions, and family experience Management and leadership quality are emphasized, particularly through comments about a "knowledgeable owner" who "genuinely cares." Reviewers note that transitions into the community were "smooth," suggesting effective intake and orientation practices. Combined with praises for communication and responsiveness to medical changes, these points indicate that leadership and processes support both residents and families. Several reviewers explicitly state that placement in Bella Vita provided them with "peace of mind," reflecting trust in management and staff.

    Notable patterns and any concerns The reviews present a cohesive, positive picture with no recurring complaints or concerns reported in the provided summaries. Key, repeatedly cited strengths are compassionate and skilled staff, excellent communication, clean and attractive facilities, quality home-cooked meals, respectful treatment of residents, and a caring management presence. Because the summaries are uniformly favorable, there are no documented negative patterns to highlight from these excerpts; if a fuller assessment is desired, supplemental reviews or details about clinical capabilities, activity programming, pricing, and availability would help identify any potential gaps not referenced here.

    Location

    Map showing location of Bella Vita Senior Living

    About Bella Vita Senior Living

    Bella Vita Senior Living sits on a peaceful acre in Arroyo Grande, California, where residents can enjoy mountain and ocean views from beautiful landscaped grounds with resting spots that give a quiet place to relax, and the home itself has been taking care of seniors since 2018. This is a residential care home with six beds, offering both private and shared rooms, and some rooms come with private bathrooms if that's needed, and the feel stays home-like, with caregivers living on site and helping with daily needs like dressing, bathing, medication management, and laundry, plus taking care of meals and providing regular housekeeping and maintenance. Bella Vita's staff includes oversight from Budai Karoly, and with the place being licensed under the California Department of Social Services, people can count on 24-hour supervision and support for memory care, hospice, and respite stays, and doctors and podiatrists even make house calls while same-day pharmacy delivery is possible if required. Residents at Bella Vita can join in planned social, physical, and recreational activities, whether that's group outings to beaches, parks, and restaurants using the facility's free transportation, or just enjoying a wellness class or a game or using computer and wireless internet, and family visitors are always welcome. The community hosts activities that keep everyone involved, aiming to help seniors feel comfortable, independent, and dignified, with extra care for special diets and tray service for meals when that's needed, and the facility promotes a holistic approach, looking after physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional well-being. Security features like electronically monitored exits add peace of mind, and staff helps arrange healthcare appointments and coordinates with providers to make sure everyone gets what they need, whether that's long-term assisted living, independent living with support, or end-of-life care. Bella Vita bills itself as a tranquil, homelike setting that's small enough for personal attention but full of amenities to make residents' lives easier, with high-definition TVs, cable, and linen service in fully furnished rooms and space for both rest and activity.

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    State of California Inspection Reports

    9

    Inspections

    0

    Type A Citations

    2

    Type B Citations

    3

    Years of reports

    21 Mar 2025
    Identified a current infection control plan, visitor sign-in/out with hand sanitizer, PPE supplies, and staff trained in infection prevention and universal precautions, with meals delivered to rooms for quarantined residents and proper medication handling. Noted administrator certificates expired and renewal needed; disaster drill documentation should be updated quarterly; capacity is 6 with 6 residents, hospice up to 4, and safety measures including exit alarms and locked storage, with confidential records kept.
    18 Mar 2024
    Identified solid infection control, safety measures, and medication management for six residents, with resident records in order; noted one gate in need of repair and administrator certificates expired.
    18 Mar 2024
    Confirmed compliance with all licensing regulations during annual visit, including infection control, physical plant safety, staffing, personnel and resident records, food service, incidental medical services, disaster preparedness, and residents with special health needs.
    • § 1569.695(c)
    • § 1569.625(b)(2)
    15 Feb 2023
    Found infection-control measures in place and followed, including entry screening with a symptoms questionnaire, daily resident monitoring, PPE use, isolation and testing plans, staff training, and ample supplies; no deficiencies were observed.
    15 Feb 2023
    Confirmed no deficiencies observed during the visit and all infection control protocols are implemented and followed.
    17 May 2022
    Found no evidence that there was an insufficient quantity or variety of non-perishable food items. Two visits, photographs, four weeks of grocery receipts, and interviews with staff and residents showed adequate food supplies.
    17 May 2022
    Reviewed allegation of insufficient non-perishable food supply and determined lack of evidence to support claim, with observations and documentation showing sufficient provisions for residents.
    09 Mar 2022
    Found comprehensive infection-control measures were in place, including entry screening with temperature checks, daily resident monitoring, PPE use and isolation plans, testing for new staff and residents, and ongoing staff training; no deficiencies were observed.
    09 Mar 2022
    Confirmed no deficiencies observed, all infection control protocols followed at facility.

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