Sonoma Grove
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Sonoma Grove is a 32-bed assisted living and memory care community at 765 Donald Street in Sonoma, California, located on a 3.16-acre property in the heart of California Wine Country. The community operates under CDSS license 496803924, issued October 14, 2020. Alexander Varshavsky serves as administrator, with SonomaModelX Inc. as the licensee. The community is family-owned, with positive reviews across multiple senior living platforms and a Best Meals and Dining recognition from A Place For Mom.
Community Snapshot
| Detail | Value |
| Address | 765 Donald Street, Sonoma, CA 95476 |
| County | Sonoma |
| Licensed Capacity | 32 residents |
| License Number | 496803924 (CDSS) |
| License Date | October 14, 2020 |
| Licensee | SonomaModelX Inc. |
| Administrator | Alexander Varshavsky |
| Facility Type | Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) |
| Care Types | Assisted Living, Memory Care |
| Property Size | 3.16-acre parcel |
| Existing Facility | 10,915 SF main building + 1,250 SF storage/laundry |
| Setting | Heart of California Wine Country |
| Ownership Model | Family-owned |
| Room Types | Private rooms, shared bedrooms |
| Pets | Pet friendly |
| Amenities | Wi-Fi/high-speed internet, transportation, on-site parking |
| Recognition | A Place For Mom Best Meals and Dining Award |
| Office Hours | Daily 9 AM – 5 PM (facility staffed 24/7) |
| Phone (CDSS) | (415) 264-5486 |
| Phone (Business) | (707) 996-2161 |
What Type of Community Is Sonoma Grove?
Sonoma Grove 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 and a dedicated memory care program for residents with mild or advanced stages of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The 32-resident capacity makes Sonoma Grove 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 Sonoma Grove?
Sonoma Grove is operated by SonomaModelX Inc., with Alexander Varshavsky serving as the licensed administrator of record. The community is family-owned and operated, with reviews consistently describing close engagement between leadership and resident families – a meaningful operational difference compared to corporate-owned senior living chains where day-to-day decisions sit several levels removed from the residents themselves.
What Services Does the Community Provide?
Sonoma Grove provides a comprehensive set of services consistent with an established California RCFE:
Around-the-clock care managers providing assistance with Activities of Daily Living – dressing, bathing, eating, mobility
Specially trained medication managers ensuring medications are taken properly and avoiding dangerous drug interactions
24-hour emergency call system plus motion sensors throughout the community
Meals prepared on-site – recognized with A Place For Mom’s Best Meals and Dining award
Private rooms and shared bedrooms available for different care budgets and preferences
Wi-Fi and high-speed internet for residents who use connected devices
Transportation coordination for appointments and errands
Pet-friendly environment
What Memory Care Services Are Offered?
Sonoma Grove offers memory care for residents with both mild and advanced stages of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The community operates with the same staffing model and care philosophy across assisted living and memory care residents, meaning memory care residents receive the same medication management, ADL support, and 24-hour emergency call coverage as the broader resident population, with additional supervision and structure appropriate to cognitive change.
Both short-term and long-term memory and dementia care are available, depending on the resident’s current health needs and the family’s preferences – useful flexibility for families whose loved one’s memory care needs may be evolving.
What Is the Planned Expansion?
Sonoma Grove is currently in the planning and permitting stages for a major capacity expansion on its 3.16-acre Donald Street property. According to a Sonoma County environmental review published in December 2025, the project would add a new 21,705-square-foot Residential Care for the Elderly building with 29 rooms accommodating a maximum of 40 additional residents – plus a full kitchen, dining and lounge areas, offices, and storage. The new building would feature 2,350 SF of outdoor covered area.
Combined with the existing 10,915 SF main building (32 residents) and 1,250 SF storage/laundry building, the expansion would significantly grow the community’s footprint and resident capacity. The project is currently under review by the Sonoma County Board of Zoning Adjustments. For families considering Sonoma Grove now, the expansion is one indicator that the operator sees long-term demand for the community – and that capacity may grow over time, potentially expanding the operational capability and amenities available to all residents.
How Is On-Site Medical Care Coordinated?
Like all California RCFEs, Sonoma Grove does not provide on-site physician care – residents retain their own physicians and receive medical care through external providers. The community coordinates with external healthcare providers, with the closest medical office being North Bay Eye Associates at 0.8 miles.
For residents who need routine primary care without traveling to a clinic, in-home physician visits are an option – Doctor2me physicians visit residents at California RCFEs for routine checkups, chronic condition management, medication reviews, and the pre-admission Physician’s Report California requires for incoming residents.
Where Is Sonoma Grove Located?
Sonoma Grove is at 765 Donald Street in Sonoma, California – a small Wine Country city in Sonoma County, north of San Francisco Bay. The property sits a short distance from Sonoma Highway and the Montini Open Space Preserve, with the Sonoma Overlook Trail and Maxwell Farms Regional Park within walking distance for residents who can take advantage of outdoor amenities.
Sonoma is the southernmost city in the Sonoma Valley wine region, approximately 45 miles north of San Francisco, 25 miles east of Petaluma, and a short drive to Napa Valley. The location places residents in one of California’s most appealing retirement destinations – with the broader medical infrastructure of the North Bay (Sonoma Valley Hospital, Adventist Health Petaluma, Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa) within reasonable distance for specialty care needs.
For tour scheduling, availability, and assessments, families can contact Sonoma Grove directly at (707) 996-2161.
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Address: 765 Donald Street, Sonoma, CA 95476, Sonoma County