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Friends House

684 Benicia Dr.

4.8(11 ratings)· Santa Rosa average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Total units
145
Licensed capacity
145 residents

California CDSS

Licensed operator
Front Porch Communities And Services
Affiliation
Rooted in Quaker values and traditions
Operator
Run by a not-for-profit community network
Grounds
Garden apartments with about 100 fruit trees

What Families Think

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Families and residents describe Friends House as a warm, non-institutional community rooted in Quaker values of simplicity, peace, and equality. Reviewers highlight the garden cottages, friendly staff, and long-term happiness of loved ones who lived there, with several noting relatives who stayed for years or over a decade.

What reviewers praise

  • Warm, non-institutional garden-cottage setting
  • Friendly, generous staff willing to answer questions
  • Strong sense of community and belonging
  • Residents report long, happy years living there
  • Active, engaged resident life with varied activities

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Friends House is a senior living community in Santa Rosa, California offering Assisted Living and Independent Living. Amenities include Outdoor Patio, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 11 reviews.

About Friends House

Friends House is an assisted living community in Santa Rosa, California, offering personalized support designed to meet residents' unique needs in a serene setting nestled amidst the natural beauty of the region.

The community fosters a sense of belonging where neighbors become friends, emphasizing growth and tranquility as core values. Residents benefit from exceptional care and support services alongside a blend of growth opportunities and peace of mind through the community's services and amenities.

Friends House features light-filled homes with personal gardens that residents can nurture and cultivate. The community has undergone recent renovations to enhance the living experience.

Located in Santa Rosa, residents have access to first-rate wineries, dining, and a host of cultural attractions in the neighborhood. The community is operated by a not-for-profit family of communities dedicated to meeting the needs of the people and places it serves.

Types of Care at Friends House

Assisted LivingIndependent Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • Outdoor Patio

Activities

  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Friends House

4.8overall · 11 ratings combined

4.8★ on Google (11)

cathy cook

May 2023

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After visiting many of the senior communities in the area without feeling drawn to any of them, a friend recommend Friends House. It's lovely setting among the trees and its garden cottages made me feel at home. Everyone I met was friendly, the staff generous with their time and happy to answer any questions.

Betz Miller

May 2023

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The warmth and care of Friends House staff and residents embodies the Friends beliefs of simplicity, equality, peace and kindnesses. Quaker and non-Quaker residents all share these core values. I was fortunate to attend the ground-breaking decades ago when Friends Association for Services to the Elderly began to create a community excepting of everyone. It remains a rock giving everyone an anchor. With warmth, Betz Miller and my husband Sam Miller, too.

Joel Smith

Mar 2020

via Google ↗ · Report

My aunt has lived here for over a decade and loves the place. Interesting residents, lots of interesting activities and a great location.

Jennifer Robinson

Oct 2017

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My mother spent her last years here. They we're some of the happiest years of her life. Wonderful community. Wish there were more like it.

Tara Crowley

Jan 2016

via Google ↗ · Report

Met with Paddy and Brandy to get an introduction to the community. Spoke with several residents who love the place, the people, and their active lives. I like the non-institutional atmosphere, 'garden' apts. facing green space, 100 fruit trees. My parents are considering Friends House as their new home, and I would support their decision to be here 100 percent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Friends House offer?

Friends House offers Assisted Living and Independent Living.

Where is Friends House located?

Friends House is located at 684 Benicia Dr. in Santa Rosa, California.

What do families say about Friends House?

Friends House carries a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 11 Google reviews. Families and residents describe Friends House as a warm, non-institutional community rooted in Quaker values of simplicity, peace, and equality. Reviewers highlight the garden cottages, friendly staff, and long-term happiness of loved ones who lived there, with several noting relatives who stayed for years or over a decade. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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