365 S Elm St, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
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State licensedAssisted Living
Alder House
Arroyo Grande, CaliforniaState inspected May 7, 2026, 2 citations since 2022
About Alder House
Alder House brings compassionate assisted living to Arroyo Grande, California, where personalized care meets genuine community. Our team supports daily activities, medication management, and social engagement, helping residents maintain independence while receiving the help they need.
Community at a glance
Capacity
32 residents
State license
#405801283, Licensed
Location
Arroyo Grande, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
295 Alder Street, Arroyo Grande, California 93420
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Alder House. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Alder House on May 7, 2026.
Since July 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections and 2 complaint visits.
Inspectors issued 1 Type A citation and 1 Type B citation. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 2 complaints, and found 2 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
May 7, 2026
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
1
Type B citations
1
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Other visits | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on May 7, 2026, Jul 11, 2025, Jul 11, 2024, Jun 14, 2023, Jul 28, 2022.
Complaints
- February 8, 20241 unsubstantiated
- September 9, 20222 allegations substantiated, 2 citations
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 405801283
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 32 residents
- Licensed since
- July 7, 2005
- Licensee
- Alder House Inc.
- Administrator
- Todd Tose
Location
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295 Alder StreetArroyo Grande, CA 93420
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Alder House had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Alder House 1 Type A citation and 1 Type B citation since July 2022. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Alder House last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on May 7, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Alder House?+
The state investigated 2 complaints since July 2022. Of the allegations, 2 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 1 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.