Courtyard Assisted Living in Yuba City, CA

Overview of Courtyard Assisted Living

Operated by United Com-Serve Fremont-Rideout Health Group, Courtyard Assisted Living is a residential assisted living community in Yuba City, California. Brandy Strahl serves as the administrator. The community is designed to help residents manage daily activities while supporting as much independence as possible.

The single-story community has 80 private rooms, making it one of the larger assisted living communities in the Yuba City area. It currently has an occupancy rate of about 70%. It has been serving residents for 27 years, giving it a long-established presence in local senior care. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 47 out of 100. A handful of nearby services can be reached on foot, but most errands require a car.

Residents receive assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, and nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day. The community also offers an on-site beauty salon and barbershop, educational and recreational programs, secure outdoor patios, landscaped private outdoor areas, transportation services, and fitness and recreation programs.

State inspection records show that Courtyard Assisted Living has received relatively few citations compared with many other assisted living communities in California, particularly for serious health and safety issues. The community has also received regular routine inspections and complaint investigations as part of the state’s ongoing review of its operations.

Facility Direct Line (530) 790-3050

80-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

27 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 47 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

70%

Similar to the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

56 / 80

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

IssuanceJanuary 1, 1999

CountySutter

Courtyard Assisted Living is legally operated by United Com-Serve Fremont-Rideout Health Group, and administered by Brandy Strahl.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 1 citation 18 total visits 9 complaint visits 5 official inspections 7 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

8 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	1	10	This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better
Serious citations (Type A) Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	1	3	This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #413 / 1159 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 413th out of 1159 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1159 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	0	4	This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.1	3.3	This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	18	16	This facility has 13% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 13% worse
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	9	13	This facility has 31% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 31% better Rank #809 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 809th out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	4	7	This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	5	4	This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	7	10	This facility has 30% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 30% better

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What does this home offer?

No pets allowed

Housing Options: Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

1.6 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Yuba City's city center to Courtyard Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.


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Summerfield Senior Living	AL MC	Yuba City	99 Facility 99 CA AVG 104 Rank #724 / 1644	No	72 Facility 72 CA AVG 57 Rank #673 / 2087	93 Facility 93 CA AVG 81 Rank #242 / 1400	5	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 13 Rank #442 / 1386	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1159	9 Facility 9 CA AVG 13 Rank #710 / 1497	69.7%	Summerfield Investors LLC	Private Rooms
Courtyard Assisted Living	AL	Yuba City	80 Facility 80 CA AVG 104 Rank #911 / 1644	No	47 Facility 47 CA AVG 57 Rank #1420 / 2087	89 Facility 89 CA AVG 81 Rank #461 / 1400	5	9 Facility 9 CA AVG 13 Rank #809 / 1386	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 3 Rank #413 / 1159	27 Facility 27 CA AVG 13 Rank #185 / 1497	70.0%	United Com-Serve Fremont-Rideout Health Group	Private Rooms
Willow Glen Care Center	AL RESC	Yuba City	60 Facility 60 CA AVG 104 Rank #1063 / 1644	No	54 Facility 54 CA AVG 57 Rank #1240 / 2087	94 Facility 94 CA AVG 81 Rank #185 / 1400	5	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 13 Rank #442 / 1386	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1159	19 Facility 19 CA AVG 13 Rank #401 / 1497	98.3%	Willow Glen Care Center	-
The Gardens	AL IL MC	Yuba City (Downtown)	49 Facility 49 CA AVG 104 Rank #1129 / 1644	Yes	90 Facility 90 CA AVG 57 Rank #171 / 2087	86 Facility 86 CA AVG 81 Rank #631 / 1400	5	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 13 Rank #442 / 1386	-	23 Facility 23 CA AVG 13 Rank #293 / 1497	59.2%	Fremont-Rideout Health Group And United Com-Serve	-

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+

General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits

Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits

Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+

General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits

Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits

Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Who is the owner of Courtyard Assisted Living?

Courtyard Assisted Living is legally operated by United Com-Serve Fremont-Rideout Health Group, and administered by Brandy Strahl.

Is Courtyard Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Courtyard Assisted Living has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Courtyard Assisted Living?

Courtyard Assisted Living's occupancy is 70%.

How long has Courtyard Assisted Living been in business?

Courtyard Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Courtyard Assisted Living?

No, Courtyard Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Courtyard Assisted Living?

Brandy Strahl is the administrator of Courtyard Assisted Living.

How many beds does Courtyard Assisted Living have?

Courtyard Assisted Living has 80 beds.

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