2 serious and 7 minor state citations across 12 state inspections, with 2 substantiated complaints. Last inspected in July 2026.
From ~5 years of state inspection records, as of October 2026. How the score works · Report a data error
Friends House is a 145-bed assisted living community in Santa Rosa, operated as a nonprofit by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Rooted in Quaker values of simplicity, equality, and community, it brings a mission-driven approach to senior care in Sonoma County's wine country.
Quaker-founded values
Friends House was founded on Quaker principles of simplicity, peace, integrity, and equality — a specific organizational identity that attracts residents who share those values.
Personal garden plots
Floor plans include individual garden space for residents to maintain — a specific amenity reviewers have cited as meaningful to daily life.
Proximity to two hospital systems
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital is 3.3 miles away; Kaiser Permanente is 3.8 miles — two major health systems within a short drive.
Assisted living recently renovated
The facility lists its assisted living neighborhood as newly renovated with immediate availability, suggesting updated physical space.
Average safety record
2 serious and 7 minor citations across 12 state inspections, with 2 verified complaints. Ask what's changed and how past issues were corrected when you visit.
No pricing published
Friends House does not list rates online. A financial assessment call is the stated first step — budget conversations happen before a tour, not after.
Care intensity ceiling
At least one family reviewer noted increasing neglect as their loved one's needs grew. Ask specifically how staffing ratios change at higher dependency levels.
Assisted living is a newer addition
The site markets assisted living as a recent, limited offering. Confirm how long the assisted living program has been running and how experienced the team is in that care tier.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
684 Benicia Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
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