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Frye's Care Home
Large community·Licensed for 58·Eureka, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Typical starting rate$4,500 a monthTypical in Humboldt County · likely $3,500–$5,500
- Home sizeLicensed for 58Large care community · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit32 of 58 beds occupiedApril 29, 2025 · not a current opening
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJanuary 21, 2026CDSS inspection record
Frye's Care Home is a large care community in Eureka — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 58 residents since 1989. Bedridden care is not on file.
Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.
Quick answers and the state record
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Frye's Care Home
Is Frye's Care Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Frye's Care Home licensed for?
58 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Frye's Care Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1989, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 9 state visits over the same years.
Is Frye's Care Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Frye's Care Home cost?
$4,500 a month to start is typical in Humboldt County, likely $3,500–$5,500. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for assisted-living communities in Humboldt County (compiled June 2026). This home’s own rate is not on file.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does Frye's Care Home take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Frye, Pyong Sil, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Providence St. Joseph Hospital is 1 mile away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Frye's Care Home keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 10 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Frye's Care Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “FRYE'S CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #121372020. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed for 58 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed to Frye, Pyong Sil, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 1989, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 9 state inspection visits since 1989, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 1989, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 9 state visits in that period.
- 2 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 1989, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is January 21, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
Can they support the care needed?
California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.
- Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 36 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 10 residents
- BedriddenNot on file · ask the home
State licensing record · September 13, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
36 NONAMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 10.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 10 — care may continue at the end of life
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
State licensing record · September 13, 2026
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”
State licensing record · September 13, 2026
3 more questions to ask the home
- Two-person transfers or a lift
Not on file
Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”
- Someone awake overnight
Not on file
Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”
- Medicines
Not on file
Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”
What it costs here
Typical starting rate
$4,500a month to start
Likely $3,500–$5,500
Covelight’s researched range for Humboldt County · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,500a month
Likely $3,500–$5,700
With a studio and basic help.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.
See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Starting monthly rate$4,500likely $3,500–$5,500
Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for assisted-living communities in Humboldt County (compiled June 2026). This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $3,500–$5,700
- $4,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,250–$8,850
- $6,500
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
- What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
- What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
- What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
- Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWhy this is a county figure
Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for assisted-living communities in Humboldt County (compiled June 2026). This home’s own rate is not on file.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Show the 1 nearby home that publishes a rate
- Sequoia Springs Senior Living CommunityFortuna · 13 mi · Large community$2,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 2240 Fern Street, Eureka, CA 95503Address from the public record · September 13, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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The state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.
Since 2022, the state has filed 9 documents for this home, and its records count 9 visits since 1989. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated January 21, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 9
- Most recent visit
- January 21, 2026
- Occupied · April 29, 2025 visit
- 32 of 58 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 2 complaint reports the state published for this home, dated January 6, 2025 to April 29, 2025. 2 of the 2 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Unsubstantiated” (2). 2 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 2 complaint reports below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 1
- Substantiated allegations0typical 2
- Total complaints2typical 6
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 1,354 licensed larger communities (16+ beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 1989.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 6 of 9 documents
Jan 21, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
At approximately 8:00AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct a Required-1 Year inspection. LPA met with Supervisor Sara McDonald and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator certificate is current. Facility has a Hospice waiver for 10 residents. At approximately 8:15AM, LPA toured the facility to ensure the health and safety of residents in care. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature. Areas toured include but are not limited to resident rooms, common areas, bathrooms, kitchen, storage areas and back yard. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. Fire extinguishers were fully charged. Smoke detectors are all operational. Carbon Monoxide Detector was present. The common areas, bathrooms and kitchen were clean and in good repair. All bedrooms had required furniture, bedding, and lighting. The kitchen equipment was clean and in good repair. Dishware appeared to be stored in a sanitary manner. Food appears to be stored and prepared properly. Refrigerators and freezers were maintained at the proper temperature. Facility has required supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Emergency water was present to ensure facility can be self-sufficient for 72 hours. Facility has a generator to supply power in an emergency. Emergency lighting devices were present. First aid kit was present. No pools/bodies of water are on the premises. Facility has been conducting Emergency drills every 3 months. At approximately 9:00AM, LPA reviewed 5 of 43 resident files. All resident files contained the required documentation. Reappraisals were conducted within the last 12 months. Documentation of a physician visit within the last 12 months was present. Medication records were organized and contained orders for each medication. Medications were secured in a locked cabinet. Continued on LIC809-C… At approximately 10:25AM, LPA reviewed 5 staff files. Staff files reviewed did not contain evidence of completed annual training. First Aid/CPR certification was current. All employees requiring background checks are cleared. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL within 30 days of this visit: LIC500- Personnel Report LIC610E- Disaster Plan Evidence of Liability Insurance Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), and/or the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. This report was reviewed with Sara McDonald and Appeal rights were given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 21, 2026
Apr 29, 2025Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Medication Mismanagement Personal Rights Facility not providing care and supervision
At approximately 8:00AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold arrived at this facility unannounced, to conduct an investigation into the above allegations. LPA met with Katelyn Formby, interviewed staff and reviewed records. Based on interviews and records reviewed, LPA did not find evidence to support the allegation that staff mismanaged medication. The medication is prepared in the medication room and taken to the residents room. Staff stay with resident to ensure medication is taken, then return the medication cup to the medication room. LPA inspected various resident rooms and did not observe any evidence of medications. Based on interviews conducted, LPA did not find evidence that staff violated residents personal rights. Residents diagnosed with dementia retain the personal right to engage in sexual behaviors and spend time with those they choose to be with. Staff are aware and observant for hostile actions between residents to ensure safety. Based on records reviewed and interviews conducted, LPA did not find evidence to support the allegation that facility is not providing care and supervision. Resident records show resident diet orders are for a regular diet with thin liquids. Oxygen orders are on an as needed basis. Hospice orders show to elevate extremities, but resident is able to move legs on an off the bed. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are Unsubstantiated. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 29, 2025 · control 21-AS-20250109165507
Jan 6, 2025Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff did not prevent inappropriate touching between residents
At approximately 11:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold arrived at this facility unannounced, to conduct an inspection into the above allegation. LPA met with facility mananger Katelyn Formby, reviewed records and interviewed staff. Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, residents are free to walk around the facility and interact with each other as they wish. Staff are aware of the interactions between the two residents and have not observed any behaviors that are dangerous. Neither resident is conserved. Facility has met with both responsible parties and reviewed the personal rights of residents living in assisted living. LPA received copies of documents. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 6, 2025 · control 21-AS-20241230150731
Jan 6, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
At approximately 11:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold made an unannounced annual required inspection of this licensed senior care facility. LPA met with Assistant Manager Katelyn Formby. At approximately 11:45AM, LPA toured the building and grounds which was found to be clean and in good repair. LPA observed all walkways and exits to be unobstructed. All notices that are required to be posted have been posted and are in a highly visible area. LPA observed activity supplies for resident use. The amount of fresh and nonperishable foods is within regulation. Facility kitchen, refrigerators and freezers were clean, and food was stored properly. Toxins are stored in storage closets throughout the building. Water temperature measured within regulation throughout the facility. Fire extinguishers inspected were charged. Smoke detectors were found to be in working order. Facility has fire sprinklers throughout. Carbon Monoxide detectors were present. There was enough lighting in all common areas, resident rooms, and hallways. Medication is centrally stored and secure. At approximately 12:25PM, LPA reviewed 5 of 36 resident records. 5 of 5 records contained current and signed admission agreements and current care plans. Medication records are thorough and contained physician's orders for each resident. At approximately 1:00PM, LPA reviewed 6 staff records. 6 of 6 records contained documentation of completed training as required. At approximately 1:45PM, LPA reviewed the facility emergency disaster plan with staff. Facility has a generator to supply power during an outage. The plan outlines evacuation routes, which are shown on facility sketch and has alternative meeting locations. Facility has supplies enough to operate for more than 72 hours in an emergency. Facility conducts emergency drills quarterly. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL within 30 days of this visit: LIC500- Personnel Report Evidence of Liability Insurance No citations issue during today's visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 6, 2025
Aug 20, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Incident
At approximately 10:45AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold arrived at this facility unannounced, to conduct a case management in regards to an incident report submitted to the department on 08/12/2024. LPA met with Manager Katelyn Formby and reviewed records. On 08/10/2024, Resident, R1, received another residents medication. During an evening medication pass, staff gave R1 the wrong cup of medications. After R1 had already taken the pills, staff noticed it was the incorrect medication. Physician was notified and informed staff to observe resident for changes. Approximately 6 hours later, staff observed R1 to have lower than normal blood pressure and contacted emergency personnel. Resident stayed in the hospital for observation. LPA reviewed discharge paperwork and observed resident had no long term effects from the medication error. Staff was retrained on facility medication practices. Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), and/or the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. This report was reviewed with Katelyn Formby and Appeal rights were given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 20, 2024
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87465(a)(4) · Plan of correction due date: Aug 21, 2024
87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care:(4) The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered medications as needed. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records reviewed Licensee did not ensure R1 received the correct medication. This poses an immediate Health risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 20, 2024
Plan of correction: Facility conducted retraining for responsible staff. POC cleared at time of visit.
Dec 5, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
At approximately 11:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold made an unannounced annual required inspection of this licensed senior care facility. LPA met with Assistant Manager Katelyn Formby. At approximately 11:45AM, LPA toured the building and grounds which was found to be clean and in good repair. LPA observed all walkways and exits to be unobstructed. All notices that are required to be posted have been posted and are in a highly visible area. LPA observed activity supplies for resident use. The amount of fresh and nonperishable foods is within regulation. Facility kitchen, refrigerators and freezers were clean, and food was stored properly. Toxins are stored in storage closets throughout the building. LPA observed the cupboard under the sink in memory care was unsecured. Water temperature measured between 96 and 125 degrees. Fire extinguishers inspected were charged. Smoke detectors were found to be in working order. Facility has fire sprinklers throughout. Carbon Monoxide detectors were present. There was enough lighting in all common areas, resident rooms, and hallways. Medication is centrally stored and secure. At approximately 12:45PM, LPA reviewed 5 of 32 resident records. Records contained current physician reports and care plans. 5 of 5 records contained current and signed admission agreements. Medication records are thorough and contained physician's orders for each resident. At approximately 2:00PM, LPA reviewed 6 staff records. 6 of 6 records did not contain documentation of completed training records as required. LPA interviewed 2 staff during this inspection. Continued on LIC809-C... At approximately 3:30PM, LPA reviewed the facility emergency disaster plan with staff. Facility has a generator to supply power during an outage. The plan outlines evacuation routes, which are shown on facility sketch and has alternative meeting locations. Facility has supplies enough to operate for more than 72 hours in an emergency. Facility conducts emergency drills monthly. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL within 30 days of this visit: LIC500- Personnel Report Evidence of Liability Insurance Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), and/or the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. This report was reviewed with Katelyn Formby and Appeal rights were given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 5, 2023
The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 4. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Life here
Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.
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Before you call
Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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