Frye’s Care Home
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Eureka, CA

Frye’s Care Home

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Eureka, CA

Overview of Frye’s Care Home

Owned and operated by the Frye family since 1989, Frye’s Care Home is a 58-bed assisted living and memory care community in Eureka, California. The community,licensed in Humboldt County as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, has built a 37-year operating record in Eureka’s downtown neighborhood under administrator Delores Frye.

As a California RCFE, inspections are conducted by the Department of Social Services rather than CMS. Since 2022, the facility has had 5 total citations against California’s average of 10, and just 2 complaints compared to a statewide norm of 14. No fines are on record through the latest January 2026 inspection, placing the overall score at 80 out of 100 against California’s benchmark of 70.

All 34 staff members are full-time employees, an unusual staffing for a community of this size, which suggests consistent care coverage and low reliance on contract or part-time work.

Long-established Frye’s Care Home fits Humboldt County older adults who require assisted living or memory care in a small, family-run community in Eureka.

Bed community size
58-bed community Rank #1102 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1102nd out of 1657 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
37 years in operation Rank #55 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 94 / 100 Rank #87 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
74%
Rank #845 / 1530Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 845th out of 1530 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1530. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
43 / 58
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceFebruary 6, 1989
CountyHumboldt
License Number121372020
RCFE Number121372020
State License TypesRCFE

Ownership & Operating Entity

Frye’s Care Home is legally operated by Frye, Pyong Sil, and administrated by Delores Frye.

Owner NamePyong Sil Frye

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMs. Dolly Frye, Owner

Staff Composition

Total Employees
34
Full-Time Employees
34

Amenities & Lifestyle

Touring HoursMo all day, Tu all day, We all day, Th all day, Fr all day, Sa all day, Su all day

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

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

Rank #630 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 630th out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 86 out of 100. Letter grade B. 5 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Official inspections (25% above)
8 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (50% below)
• Citations per year (48% below)
• Citations per inspection (82% below)
• Total visits (44% below)
• Complaint visits (85% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Total complaints (86% below)
• Complaints per year (86% below)
Latest Inspection January 21, 2026

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 510 This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2022. 1.32.5 This facility has 48% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.3 vs. CA avg 2.5).↓ 48% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.63.3 This facility has 82% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 82% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 916 This facility has 44% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 44% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 213 This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 85% better Rank #324 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 324th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 27 This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 214 This facility has 86% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 86% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2022. 0.53.5 This facility has 86% fewer complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.5).↓ 86% better

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Frye’s Care Home is located in EUREKA, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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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).
CA

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
CA

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
CA

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.
CA

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
CA

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.
CA

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)

Compare Assisted Living around Eureka

The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

Timber Ridge At Eureka
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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75
Facility 75
CA AVG 103
Rank #956 / 1657
No
51
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CA AVG 57
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87
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CA AVG 81
Rank #568 / 1401
5
11
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CA AVG 13
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1
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CA AVG 3
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28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
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76.0%
Facility 76.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #702 / 1368
Western Living Concepts
Frye’s Care Home
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Eureka (Downtown)
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 103
Rank #1102 / 1657
No
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 57
Rank #87 / 2092
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #630 / 1401
5
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1397
-
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 13
Rank #55 / 1487
74.1%
Facility 74.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #747 / 1368
Pyong Sil Frye
Alder Bay Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Eureka
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 103
Rank #1138 / 1657
Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 57
Rank #805 / 2092
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0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
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Frequently Asked Questions about Frye’s Care Home

What neighborhood is Frye’s Care Home in?

Frye’s Care Home is in the Downtown neighborhood of EUREKA.

Who is the owner of Frye’s Care Home?

The legal owner and operator of Frye’s Care Home is Frye, Pyong Sil.

Is Frye’s Care Home in a walkable area?

Frye’s Care Home has a walk score of 94. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the occupancy rate at Frye’s Care Home?

Frye’s Care Home's occupancy is 74%.

Who is the administrator of Frye’s Care Home?

Delores Frye is the administrator of Frye’s Care Home.

How many beds does Frye’s Care Home have?

Frye’s Care Home has 58 beds.

Has Frye’s Care Home had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Frye’s Care Home has had 5 recently reported deficiencies.

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