415 Sierra College Drive
Grass Valley, CA 95945
65 beds • Est. 2019 (6 years) • Get directions
5 state citations and 3 verified complaints since 2021 across 18 inspections. The facility's memory care unit has been cited twice for resident elopement: in November 2024, a resident with dementia was reported missing and later found at city hall, resulting in a citation for inadequate supervision of residents with dementia. In October 2025, a second memory care resident wandered out of the facility and was found down the street by a staff member arriving for work, resulting in a minor citation for personnel requirements. State inspectors also cited an unlocked over-the-counter medication cabinet in a shared hallway during the August 2023 annual inspection. A 2023 complaint about food storage sanitation was substantiated, with deficiencies cited. A 2024 complaint about hot water availability was also substantiated, though the facility corrected the issue promptly and no residents reported being affected. Annual inspections in 2021 and 2022 found the facility in full compliance with no deficiencies cited.
Cascades of Grass Valley is a 65-bed assisted living community in Grass Valley, a historic Gold Country town in Nevada County. The intimate size and foothill setting offer a quieter, more personal alternative to larger communities in Sacramento or the Bay Area.
No buy-in fee required
Assisted living apartments rent month-to-month with no entry fee or community buy-in — a meaningful financial distinction for families weighing move-in costs.
Continuum of care on one campus
Independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care are all offered on-site, allowing couples with different care needs to remain together.
Pet-friendly throughout
Both assisted living and independent living accommodations explicitly welcome pets — not just noted in passing but cited as a community-wide feature.
Solid safety record
FYI Safety Score 8.1/10 — above average for a 65-bed facility in California.
Pricing not publicly listed
No pricing is published on the website or on record here. Studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans exist — ask for the full rate sheet by room type on your tour.
Part of a multi-state chain
Cascades of Grass Valley is operated by Cascade Living Group, with communities across six states. Ask how staffing decisions and care protocols are set locally versus at the corporate level.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
415 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945
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