Quick answers
- Is Friends House licensed?
- Friends House appears on the official license list of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division (list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Residential Elderly-”, license number 496801929, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Friends House have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 120. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Friends House?
- 684 Benicia Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409, Sonoma County, California.
- What is the phone number of Friends House?
- (707) 538-0152, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Santa Rosa (about 6.7 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Aroha Memory Care0.0 mi · Santa Rosa, CA · capacity 27
- Brush Creek Assisted Living0.0 mi · Santa Rosa, CA · capacity 15
- Elsa Care Home0.0 mi · Santa Rosa, CA · capacity 6
- Granada Manor0.0 mi · Santa Rosa, CA · capacity 6
- Ivy Park at Santa Rosa0.0 mi · Santa Rosa, CA · capacity 114
- Oakmont Gardens0.0 mi · Santa Rosa, CA · capacity 79
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital6.7 mi · Santa Rosa, CA
- Adventist Health St Helena7.8 mi · Saint Helena, CA
- Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital9.4 mi · Santa Rosa, CA
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Residential Elderly- |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | FRIENDS HOUSE |
| License number | 496801929 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 120 |
| Address | 684 Benicia Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 |
| County | Sonoma |
| State | California |
| Phone | (707) 538‑0152 |
| Licensing agency | California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of California — California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division, list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances