Compare Memory Care around Eureka
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Timber Ridge At Eureka | MC AL | Eureka | 75
Facility
75
CA AVG
103
Rank
#956 / 1657 | No |
51
Facility
51
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1323 / 2092 | 87
Facility
87
CA AVG
81
Rank
#568 / 1401 | 16 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#889 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#158 / 1487 |
76.0%
Facility
76.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#702 / 1368 | Western Living Concepts | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed / 4 Bed |
| Timber Ridge at McKinleyville | MC AL | Mckinleyville | 108
Facility
108
CA AVG
103
Rank
#666 / 1657 | No |
64
Facility
64
CA AVG
57
Rank
#923 / 2092 | 75
Facility
75
CA AVG
81
Rank
#973 / 1401 | 20 | 13
Facility
13
CA AVG
13
Rank
#953 / 1397 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#828 / 1164 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#336 / 1487 |
61.1%
Facility
61.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1083 / 1368 | Western Living Concepts | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Frye’s Care Home | MC AL | 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 | - |
| Aguilar Manor | RC | Eureka | 15 | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 6 | 35 | — | Aguilar, Stivi & Juliet | — |
| Caring Companions Care Home | RC | Eureka | 15 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | — | Jcr Investments LLC | — |
| Caring Companions Care Home II | RC | Eureka | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | Jcr Investments, LLC | — |
| Especially You Assisted Living, INC. | RC | Eureka | 15 | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | 2 | 5 | — | Especially You Assisted Living, INC. | — |
| Redwood R And R | RC | Eureka | 14 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | — | Beacch Investments LLC | — |
| Renaissance At Timber Ridge | RC | Eureka | 22 | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 3 | 28 | — | Western Living Concepts | — |
| Roseland Care Home | RC | Eureka | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | Smith, Cleo Bernice | — |
Overview of Timber Ridge at Eureka
A distinguished senior living community settling in the serene lands of Timber Ridge Lane, Eureka, CA, Timber Ridge Eureka offers assisted living and memory care services. Enjoy your best years within the beautifully designed and spacious accommodations of Timber Ridge Eureka in various studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. With a committed and highly skilled team providing the utmost care and support, seniors let go of their worries and spend their golden years doing the things they love.
Focusing on seniors’ needs and choices, Timber Ridge Eureka goes above and beyond in conducting enjoyable activities and exciting trips. Treat yourself to a luxurious retirement with various incredible amenities available at your expense. Moreover, the community prepares healthy and tasty meals three times a day to cater to dietary needs and preferences. Timber Ridge Eureka is a haven for seniors seeking to optimize their freedom while receiving the utmost care for their ever-changing needs.
Experience unparalleled care and support with Timber Ridge at Mckinleyville, an outstanding senior living community set in the quiet neighborhood of Nursery Way, McKinleyville, CA, offering assisted living. With purposely designed and cozy studio and one-bedroom accommodations, seniors have a myriad of options to ensure their comfort and convenience. Moreover, a team of kind and highly skilled professionals handles seniors’ daily living activities and personal needs.
A full slate of enriching activities and exciting events accompanies residents as they try out new things and rediscover interests. Here, residents enjoy mealtimes with delectable dining options satisfying dietary needs and cravings. Seniors have a blissful retirement surrounded by state-of-the-art amenities and a cheerful Timber Ridge at Mckinleyville community.
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
03
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
04
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Eureka, CA
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?
Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
Does California Medicaid cover memory care?
California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is memory care?
Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.
How many memory care communities are listed on this page?
This page features 3 memory care communities in Eureka, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right memory care community in Eureka, CA?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Eureka, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Eureka, CA?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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