Shearwater Residence has 7 state citations (1 serious, 6 minor) and 3 verified complaints since 2021 across 19 inspections. The most serious substantiated finding, documented in March 2026, involves a staff member who used a dementia resident's bank card to make $351 in unauthorized personal purchases with an additional $869 in attempted charges; video surveillance confirmed the conduct, the licensee terminated the employee and self-reported the incident to the licensing office. A 2022 complaint investigation found that during a COVID-19 outbreak, some staff were observed not wearing required masks, and the facility had charged 4 COVID-positive residents for a portion of emergency agency staffing costs. That same year, a resident with memory care needs left the facility unattended at night and was found at a neighbor's home before being transported to the hospital for evaluation. A December 2025 case management visit documented a separate incident in which a staff member yelled at a resident; that staff member was also terminated.
Shearwater Residence is a 16-bed senior living community in Orangevale. The facility offers assisted living, memory care.
The community is family-owned and operated.
Memory care specialty
Dedicated memory care program for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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.
Substantiated complaints on file
3 of 27 complaint allegations have been substantiated by state investigators. Review the facility's public inspection reports for details.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
6526 Main Ave, Orangevale, CA 95662
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