684 BENECIA DRIVE, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
Adult Day Services
Adult day servicesDaytime supervision & activitiesRespite for caregivers
Call for pricing
Prices not published
🏡
State licensedAssisted Living
Friends House
Santa Rosa, CaliforniaState inspected Jul 30, 2026, 9 citations since 2021
About Friends House
Friends House brings the warmth of genuine community to assisted living in Santa Rosa, California. Our compassionate team supports daily living with dignity and personal attention, creating an environment where residents thrive through meaningful connections and quality care.
Community at a glance
Capacity
145 residents
State license
#496801929, Licensed
Location
Santa Rosa, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
684 Benicia Drive, Santa Rosa, California 95409
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Friends House. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Friends House on July 30, 2026.
Since October 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections, 5 complaint visits and 2 other visits.
Inspectors issued 2 Type A citations and 7 Type B citations. 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 4 complaints, and found 2 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
Jul 30, 2026
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
2
Type B citations
7
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Other visits | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Oct 31, 2025, Dec 5, 2024, Dec 15, 2023, Oct 25, 2022, Oct 21, 2021.
Complaints
- June 17, 20251 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- February 6, 20242 unsubstantiated
- April 28, 20231 allegation substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- March 2, 20223 unsubstantiated
- 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
- 496801929
- License type
- RCFE-Continuing Care Retirement Community
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 145 residents
- Licensed since
- December 27, 2006
- Licensee
- Front Porch Communities and Services
- Administrator
- Robert Rubio
Location
Loading map…
684 Benicia DriveSanta Rosa, CA 95409
12 other communities within 10 miles
Senior living near Santa Rosa
Valley View Care Home
State licensed515 Middle Rincon Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
Call for pricing
Prices not published
Granada Manor
State licensed4760 Granada Dr., Santa Rosa, CA 95409
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
Call for pricing
Prices not published
Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Friends House had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Friends House 2 Type A citations and 7 Type B citations since October 2021. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Friends House last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on July 30, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Friends House?+
The state investigated 4 complaints since October 2021. Of the allegations, 2 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 6 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.