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Purisima Hills

237 Aldebaran Avenue

Lompoc, CA 93436

6 beds • Est. 1991 (35 years)


FYI Safety Score

4.8 Poor

Purisima Hills has recorded 10 state citations (6 serious, 4 minor) and 6 verified complaints across 14 inspections since 2021. The most serious substantiated finding involved a resident with dementia who wandered unsupervised to a home ¼ mile away on multiple occasions through an unalarmed side exit. A 2022 annual inspection found 28 unsecured knives accessible in the kitchen while a resident with dementia was in care, a repeat deficiency from 2019; the administrator initially denied any dementia diagnosis despite physician records showing otherwise. A 2021 complaint found the administrator had cancelled a resident's medical appointment without consent and attempted to attend appointments over the resident's documented objection, resulting in a personal rights citation. A 2025 complaint documented that the facility cashed a $1,250 admission deposit and then refused the prospective resident admission without issuing a refund. The 2 most recent annual inspections, in February 2025 and January 2026, found no deficiencies.


Why we like it

Purisima Hills is a 6-bed residential care home on a 000-acre campus in Lompoc. The community was established in 1973 (53 years ago) and operates as a non-profit.

  • Established community

    Licensed for 35 years with a long track record of operation.

  • Intimate home setting

    Only 6 beds — a small, personal environment with high staff-to-resident attention.

  • Non-profit organization

    Operates as a non-profit, meaning revenue goes back into resident care and community improvements.

  • Active lifestyle programs

    Offers organized activities, events, and social programs to keep residents engaged.

  • Regulatory citation history

    Has received 6 Type A citations (serious — these indicate immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights). Ask what corrective actions have been taken.

  • Substantiated complaints on file

    6 of 24 complaint allegations have been substantiated by state investigators. Review the facility's public inspection reports for details.

  • Limited amenities

    As a 6-bed residential home, amenities and activities may be more limited than larger communities.


Pricing

Assisted Living

1 Bedroom$5,263/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.


Where you'll live

237 Aldebaran Avenue, Lompoc, CA 93436

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Amenities & Services

Activities Program

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Purisima Hills?
Purisima Hills has a FYI Safety Score of 4.8 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 10 state citations and 6 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 15 inspections.
How much does Purisima Hills cost?
Purisima Hills starts at $5,263 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Purisima Hills offer memory care?
Purisima Hills does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does Purisima Hills accept Medi-Cal?
Purisima Hills is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Purisima Hills last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Purisima Hills was on 2026-05-21. The facility has received 15 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Purisima Hills have?
Purisima Hills has 10 state citations and 6 verified complaints since 2021 across 15 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 4.8 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Purisima Hills been in operation?
Purisima Hills has been licensed for 35 years in Lompoc, California, with a licensed capacity of 6 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
421703748
Size
6 beds (Small Home (1–6 beds))
Licensed Since
February 11, 1991 (35 years)
Licensee
Marsh, Susan
Administrator
Susan Marsh
Phone
(805) 733-4395
Address
237 Aldebaran Avenue, Lompoc, CA 93436

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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