Inspection Reports for
Frye’s Care Home

2240 FERN STREET, EUREKA, CA, 95503

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Deficiencies (last 5 years)

Deficiencies (over 5 years) 1 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

75% better than California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 74% occupied

Based on a January 2026 inspection.

This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.

Occupancy rate over time

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Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 43 Capacity: 58 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jan 21, 2026

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced Required-1 Year annual inspection to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements and ensure the health and safety of residents in care.

Findings
The facility was found to be generally in good condition with no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations observed. However, deficiencies were cited related to staff training records, specifically the lack of evidence of completed annual training in 5 of 5 staff files reviewed.

Deficiencies (1)
HSC 1569.625(b)(2) training requirements were not met as 5 of 5 staff records lacked evidence of completed annual training, posing a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report Facts
Residents present: 43 Total licensed capacity: 58 Staff files reviewed: 5 Resident files reviewed: 5 Hospice waiver capacity: 10

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Sara McDonaldSupervisorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Delores FryeAdministrator/DirectorFacility Administrator named in report header
Christopher ArnholdLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report
Kimberley MotaLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 32 Capacity: 58 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 29, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to allegations received on 2025-01-09 regarding medication mismanagement, personal rights violations, and inadequate care and supervision at Frye's Care Home.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated as there was no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations occurred.
Findings
The investigation found no evidence to support the allegations of medication mismanagement, violation of personal rights, or failure to provide care and supervision. The allegations were determined to be unsubstantiated based on interviews, record reviews, and observations.

Report Facts
Capacity: 58 Census: 32

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Christopher ArnholdLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Delores FryeAdministratorFacility administrator named in report header

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 36 Capacity: 58 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 6, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted regarding an allegation that staff did not prevent inappropriate touching between residents.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged staff did not prevent inappropriate touching between residents. The allegation was found unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.
Findings
The investigation found that residents are free to interact and staff are aware of their interactions without observing dangerous behaviors. There was insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegation, resulting in an unsubstantiated finding.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Christopher ArnholdLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation.
Katelyn FormbyFacility ManagerMet with the Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation.

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 36 Capacity: 58 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 6, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced annual required inspection of the licensed senior care facility was conducted to assess compliance with regulations.

Findings
The facility was found to be clean, in good repair, and compliant with safety and health regulations. No citations were issued during the visit.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 34 Capacity: 58 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 20, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced case management inspection conducted in response to an incident report submitted on 2024-08-12 regarding a medication error involving a resident.

Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated as the facility failed to prevent a medication error where Resident R1 received another resident's medication. The resident required hospital observation but had no long-term effects.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure a resident received the correct medication, resulting in a medication error that required hospital observation. Staff were retrained on medication practices and no long-term effects were observed for the resident.

Deficiencies (1)
CCR 87465(a)(4): The licensee did not ensure Resident R1 received the correct medication, posing an immediate health risk to residents in care.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Katelyn FormbyManagerMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and discussed incident
Christopher ArnholdLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report
Bethany MoellersSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the inspection

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 32 Capacity: 58 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Dec 5, 2023

Visit Reason
An unannounced annual required inspection of the licensed senior care facility was conducted to assess compliance with regulations and licensing requirements.

Findings
The facility was generally clean and well-maintained with proper food storage and safety equipment. However, deficiencies were found related to water temperature regulation, unsecured cleaning supplies in memory care, and incomplete staff training documentation.

Deficiencies (3)
CCR 87303(e)(2): Water temperature controls did not comply with regulations in 4 of 5 faucets, with temperatures either below or above the required range, posing a health and safety risk.
CCR 87705(f)(2): Cleaning supplies were accessible to residents with dementia, posing an immediate health and safety risk. The cupboard was secured during the visit.
HSC 1569.625(b)(2): Six of six staff records lacked documentation of required training, posing a potential health and safety risk to residents.
Report Facts
Resident records reviewed: 5 Staff records reviewed: 6 Water faucets checked: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Christopher ArnholdLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and documented findings.
Katelyn FormbyAssistant ManagerMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection.

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 24 Capacity: 58 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 1, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced annual required infection control inspection focusing on the facility's infection control procedures and practices.

Findings
The facility was found to be clean, with all exits unobstructed and fire extinguishers inspected within the last 12 months. No deficiencies or citations were found during the inspection.

Inspection Report

Census: 22 Capacity: 58 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 2, 2022

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced case management inspection conducted in response to a death report submitted to the Community Care Licensing on 11/21/2022.

Findings
The facility followed regulations related to the reported death of a resident who was found unresponsive and pronounced deceased at the facility. No citations were issued.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Dee Dee FryeAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the case management visit regarding the death report.
Christopher ArnholdLicensing Program AnalystConducted the case management visit.
Bethany MoellersSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the licensing evaluation.

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 30 Capacity: 58 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 2, 2022

Visit Reason
Unannounced annual required infection control inspection focusing on infection control procedures and practices.

Findings
The facility was found clean and well-maintained with no deficiencies or citations issued. Infection control measures including a Covid Mitigation plan and PPE supplies were in place and followed.

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