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Queja Residential Facility For The Elderly

(805) 934-3702

About Queja Residential Facility For The Elderly

Queja Residential Facility For The Elderly provides compassionate assisted living care for seniors in Santa Maria, California. Our team supports residents with daily activities while encouraging independence and meaningful connections. We're committed to creating a safe, welcoming environment where your loved one can thrive.

Community at a glance

Capacity

6 residents

State license

#421702010, Licensed

Location

Santa Maria, CA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Assisted Living

Contact & location

845 Patterson Road, Santa Maria, California 93454

(805) 934-3702

California inspection record

From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Queja Residential Facility For The Elderly. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports

State inspectors last visited Queja Residential Facility For The Elderly on September 11, 2025.

Since August 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 3 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits and 2 other visits.

Inspectors issued 3 Type A citations and 5 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 2 complaints, and found 1 allegation substantiated.

Last visit

Sep 11, 2025

Routine inspections

3

Type A citations

3

Type B citations

5

Visits and citations

Kind of visitVisitsType AType B
Routine inspections300
Complaint investigations310
Other visits225

Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Oct 9, 2024, Nov 8, 2023, Oct 5, 2022.

Complaints

  • October 5, 20221 unsubstantiated
  • November 18, 20211 allegation substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
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
421702010
License type
Residential Care Elderly
Status
Closed, Licensee Initiated
Licensed capacity
6 residents
Licensed since
November 30, 1993
Licensee
Queja, Dorothy H.
Administrator
Queja, Dorothy

Location

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845 Patterson RoadSanta Maria, CA 93454

12 other communities within 10 miles

Senior living near Santa Maria

Assisted Living: frequently asked questions

Has Queja Residential Facility For The Elderly had any violations?+

California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Queja Residential Facility For The Elderly 3 Type A citations and 5 Type B citations since August 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 Queja Residential Facility For The Elderly last inspected?+

State inspectors last visited on September 11, 2025. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.

Have there been complaints about Queja Residential Facility For The Elderly?+

The state investigated 2 complaints since August 2021. Of the allegations, 1 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 2 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.

Senior living in Santa Maria Assisted Living in California Assisted Living guide Information last updated October 2026