AAA Kindness Care II
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AAA Kindness Care II is a 32-bed assisted living and memory care community at 3811 Dominion Road in Santa Maria, California, nestled in the foothills of the Santa Maria Valley in Santa Barbara County. The community operates under CDSS license 425850033, issued January 24, 2020. Shayna Pettiford serves as administrator, with SM Senior Care Operations LLC as the licensee. The community is owned by Charles and Amparo Hunt, who are involved directly with residents and family members – a hands-on ownership presence that comes up consistently in family reviews.
Community Snapshot
| Detail | Value |
| Address | 3811 Dominion Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454 |
| County | Santa Barbara |
| Licensed Capacity | 32 residents |
| License Number | 425850033 (CDSS) |
| License Date | January 24, 2020 |
| Licensee | SM Senior Care Operations LLC |
| Administrator | Shayna Pettiford |
| Owners | Charles and Amparo Hunt |
| Facility Type | Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) |
| Care Types | Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite |
| Setting | Nestled in the foothills of Santa Maria |
| Hours | Open 24/7 |
| Phone | (805) 937-6444 |
| shayna@aaakindness.net | |
| Website | aaakindnesscarehome.com |
What Type of Community Is AAA Kindness Care II?
AAA Kindness Care II is a Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) facility licensed by the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division. Under California Title 22, an RCFE provides housing, meals, and assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and personal care – but does not provide skilled nursing services, which would require a separate license category.
The community offers assisted living, memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other forms of memory loss, and respite care for short-term stays. The 32-resident capacity makes AAA Kindness Care II a medium-sized California RCFE – large enough for active social engagement, but small enough for staff to know each resident individually rather than the more institutional feel of 100-bed-plus communities.
Who Operates AAA Kindness Care II?
Charles and Amparo Hunt own and operate AAA Kindness Care II, with Shayna Pettiford serving as the licensed administrator under SM Senior Care Operations LLC. The Hunts are described in family reviews as a hands-on, available ownership team – not silent investors, but actively involved in the community and accessible to families. This direct ownership presence is one of the more meaningful operational differences between independently owned communities and corporate-operated assisted living chains where owners are often disconnected from day-to-day care.
The community’s name reflects its philosophy – the leadership emphasizes interactions with residents, family members, and staff “with kindness, love, and respect.” That positioning shows up consistently in family reviews, with residents and families describing attentive, caring staff and a culture of genuine engagement rather than the transactional feel that affects some senior care environments.
What Services Does the Community Offer?
AAA Kindness Care II provides a comprehensive range of services for an established California RCFE:
24-hour call system with round-the-clock supervision
Frequent and routine observation, care, and supervision
Assistance with Activities of Daily Living – bathing, dressing, transfers, grooming, toileting, hygiene
Medication management coordination
Chef-prepared meals – locally sourced, well-balanced, cultured menus prepared on-site by the culinary team
Weekly housekeeping – room cleaning plus personal laundry including towels and fresh linens, with more frequent service as needed
Secured environment with technology allowing residents to notify staff whenever help is needed
Activities and social programming – group outings, games, hobbies, and recreational opportunities
On-site speech therapy sessions
Diabetes management
What Healthcare Coordination Is Provided?
AAA Kindness Care II takes an active approach to healthcare coordination – the community has built established relationships with local concierge physician groups, pharmacies, and hospice/home health agencies that serve Santa Maria and the broader Central Coast. For families, this means the community has existing referral pathways for the medical services residents typically need, rather than leaving families to navigate the local healthcare ecosystem from scratch.
Care includes regular physician oversight, on-site speech therapy sessions for residents who need them, and diabetes management. For routine medical care, in-home physician visits, or pre-admission Physician’s Report exams, the community works with multiple providers across the Central Coast – including providers like Doctor2me physicians who handle in-home visits for residents at California assisted living communities. The community can coordinate referrals based on each resident’s specific needs and existing medical relationships.
What Memory Care Services Are Available?
AAA Kindness Care II offers memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other forms of memory loss. Staff is trained specifically for memory care needs, and the community’s secured environment is appropriate for residents whose cognitive impairment requires additional supervision.
The continuity of the small-team staffing model is one of the meaningful advantages of memory care in a 32-resident community. Residents with dementia often benefit most from consistent caregivers, predictable routines, and a calmer overall environment than larger communities can provide – the same staff handling the same residents day after day, learning each person’s preferences, behavioral patterns, and care needs over time.
What Is the Living Environment Like?
AAA Kindness Care II sits in the foothills of the Santa Maria Valley – a setting that provides both the natural beauty of the Central Coast and the privacy of a residential neighborhood. The community offers indoor and outdoor common spaces, activities programming, and chef-prepared meals served three times daily in the on-site dining area.
Family reviews consistently mention the meal quality (chef makes “delicious and healthy meals right in their kitchen 3 times a day”) and the staff’s direct communication with families about how residents are doing. The community welcomes family visits and aims to maintain regular touchpoints between staff, residents, and family members, including communication on days when family members can’t visit in person.
Where Is AAA Kindness Care II Located?
AAA Kindness Care II is at 3811 Dominion Road in Santa Maria, California – a city in northern Santa Barbara County, in the heart of California’s Central Coast. Santa Maria is the largest city in Santa Barbara County and serves as the medical and commercial hub for the broader Santa Maria Valley region.
The Dominion Road location places the community in the foothills above the central Santa Maria area, with the broader Santa Maria medical corridor (Marian Regional Medical Center, Dignity Health) and local services within easy reach. Santa Maria is approximately 65 miles north of Santa Barbara, 90 miles south of San Luis Obispo, and 165 miles northwest of Los Angeles – a Central Coast location that provides access to regional medical infrastructure while maintaining the small-city character of the Santa Maria Valley.
For tour scheduling, availability, and assessments, families can contact AAA Kindness Care II directly at (805) 937-6444, or reach Shayna Pettiford at shayna@aaakindness.net.
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Address: 3811 Dominion Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454, Santa Barbara County