Alder House has 2 state citations and 2 verified complaints since 2021 across 8 inspections. A 2021 annual inspection issued a minor citation for a bathroom water temperature recorded at 124 degrees, above the allowable limit. In September 2022, a complaint investigation substantiated 2 serious findings involving the same staff member: the individual administered a PRN medication disguised in water to a resident without a doctor's order, and on a separate occasion gave the resident medication while the resident was actively refusing it and wiping it from their mouth. The facility conducted its own internal investigation, confirmed both incidents, and terminated the staff member. Medication records for the dispensing were found incomplete. Annual state inspections from 2023 through July 2025, all conducted under the current administrator, found the facility clean, safe, and sanitary with no violations noted.
Alder House is a 32-bed senior living community in Arroyo Grande. The facility provides assisted living services.
The community was established in 1991 (35 years ago) and is family-owned and operated.
Established community
Licensed for 20 years with a long track record of operation.
Active lifestyle programs
Offers organized activities, events, and social programs to keep residents engaged.
Dining program
Provides prepared meals and dining services for residents.
Family-owned operation
Family-owned and operated — often means more personal, hands-on management.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
295 Alder Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
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