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Primrose

4630 Song Lane

Santa Maria, CA 93455

14 beds • Est. 2011 (14 years)


FYI Safety Score

7.2 Fair

Primrose has 3 state citations (2 serious, 1 minor) and 3 verified complaints since 2022 across 9 inspections. The most recent verified complaint, filed in October 2025, arose after a resident was hospitalized following a fall; state investigators reviewed medical records documenting bruising in the genital area, with conflicting notations across multiple nursing and physician entries. In 2024, a verified complaint involved a medication dispensing mix-up in which a resident's morning and noon medications were placed in the wrong dispensing cups by the administrator, with staff catching the error before administration; a second 2024 complaint involved a resident's weekly weight record missing the final week of care. From the 2022 annual inspection, a state inspector cited the facility after finding an unlocked cabinet containing aerosol cans and cleaning products accessible to dementia residents in an adjacent room. Both the 2024 and 2025 annual inspections closed without new citations.


Why we like it

Primrose is a 14-bed senior living community in Santa Maria. The facility offers assisted living, memory care.

The community was established in 2009 (17 years ago) and operates as a non-profit.

  • Non-profit organization

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

  • 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.

  • Substantiated complaints on file

    3 of 5 complaint allegations have been substantiated by state investigators. Review the facility's public inspection reports for details.


Pricing

Assisted Living

1 Bedroom$6,020/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.


Where you'll live

4630 Song Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93455

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Amenities & Services

24-Hour Staff
Memory Care Program
Secured Building
Dining
Housekeeping
Laundry
Activities Program
Garden
Pet Friendly

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Primrose?
Primrose has a FYI Safety Score of 7.2 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 3 state citations and 3 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 9 inspections.
How much does Primrose cost?
Primrose starts at $6,020 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Primrose offer memory care?
Yes, Primrose offers Memory Care services. Care types available include: Assisted Living, Memory Care.
Does Primrose accept Medi-Cal?
Primrose is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Primrose last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Primrose was on 2026-01-26. The facility has received 9 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Primrose have?
Primrose has 3 state citations and 3 verified complaints since 2021 across 9 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 7.2 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Primrose been in operation?
Primrose has been licensed for 14 years in Santa Maria, California, with a licensed capacity of 14 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
425801723
Size
14 beds (Medium (7–49 beds))
Licensed Since
March 30, 2011 (14 years)
Licensee
Senior Living Resources
Administrator
Dorothy Berger
Phone
(805) 310-6996
Address
4630 Song Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93455

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


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