Drake House
Nursing Home · California, CA

Drake House

Nursing Home · California, CA

Overview of Drake House

Drake House is a historic museum located in Plainfield, NJ. It serves as a public museum administered by the Historical Society of Plainfield, showcasing the history of the area. The museum offers educational programs and hosts various events for the community.
(831) 643-9069
Bed community size
55-bed community Rank #310 / 360Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 310th out of 360 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California SNFs. 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
19 years in operation Rank #58 / 131Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th out of 131 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California SNFs. 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: 96 / 100 Rank #7 / 359Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 359 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California SNFs. 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

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJune 20, 2006
CountyMonterey

Ownership & Operating Entity

Drake House is administrated by Julie Huynh.

Owner NameFront Street Inc.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsMemberships, Education, Volunteer opportunities

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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 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 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (44% above)
• Other visits (14% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Citations per year (70% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Complaint visits (23% below)
• Total complaints (29% below)
• Complaints per year (29% below)

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. 310 This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 0.62 This facility has 70% fewer citations per year than a typical California nursing home (0.6 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 70% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.13.3 This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% 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. 2316 This facility has 44% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (23 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 44% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1013 This facility has 23% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (10 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 23% better
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 87 This facility has 14% more other visits than a typical California nursing home (8 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 14% worse
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 nursing home (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. 1014 This facility has 29% fewer total complaints than a typical California nursing home (10 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 29% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 22.8 This facility has 29% fewer complaints per year than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 2.8).↓ 29% better

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Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2022
Total health inspections 4

California average 12.5


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations
20 Rank #39 / 354Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 354 homes in California. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the California State average, with a ranking across all 354 CA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

California average 50.2

Citations per inspection
5 Rank #235 / 354Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 235th out of 354 homes in California. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the California mean across 354 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

California average 4.65


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

19 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than California average

California average: 0.4


Serious Health citations
0
100% better than California average

California average: 1

0 critical citations California average: 0.4

0 serious citations California average: 1

20 moderate citations California average: 47.2

0 minor citations California average: 1.5
Citations history (last 4 years)
Environmental moderate citation Mar 07, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 07, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Mar 07, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 07, 2025
Corrected

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 8.4
27% worse than California average

California average: 6.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 18.2
60% worse than California average

California average: 11.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 22.2%
101% worse than California average

California average: 11.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 13.9%
16% worse than California average

California average: 12.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 18.4%
63% worse than California average

California average: 11.3%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.6%
6% better than California average

California average: 1.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.8%
43% better than California average

California average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than California average

California average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.7%
60% better than California average

California average: 4.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than California average

California average: 6.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 4.7%
53% better than California average

California average: 10.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with California average

California average: 98.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with California average

California average: 98.2%

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in California

Drake House is located in MONTEREY, 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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Drake House

Who is the owner of Drake House?

The legal owner and operator of Drake House is Front Street Inc..

Is Drake House in a walkable area?

Drake House has a walk score of 96. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Who is the administrator of Drake House?

Julie Huynh is the administrator of Drake House.

How many beds does Drake House have?

Drake House has 55 beds.

Has Drake House had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Drake House has had 3 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of Drake House?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Drake House in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Drake House?

Drake House is located at 399 DRAKE AVENUE.

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