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Yreka Guest Home
Mid-size home·Licensed for 12·Yreka, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Typical starting rate$6,000 a monthTypical in California · likely $4,000–$8,000
- Home sizeLicensed for 12Mid-size care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit9 of 12 beds occupiedJune 12, 2026 · not a current opening
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJune 12, 2026CDSS inspection record
Yreka Guest Home is a mid-size care home in Yreka — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 12 residents since 1982. Dementia care and bedridden care are not on file.
Built from CDSS public records · September 27, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.
Quick answers and the state record
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Quick answers about Yreka Guest Home
Is Yreka Guest Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Yreka Guest Home licensed for?
12 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Yreka Guest Home been cited?
1 Type A and 0 Type B citation since 1982, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 7 state visits over the same years.
Is Yreka Guest Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Yreka Guest Home cost?
$6,000 a month to start is typical in California, likely $4,000–$8,000. 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 California (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 Yreka Guest 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 Crane, Sandee Joy, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Can Yreka Guest Home keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 1 resident, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Yreka Guest Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “YREKA GUEST HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #471304415. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 12 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Crane, Sandee Joy, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 1982, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 7 state inspection visits since 1982, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 1 Type A and 0 Type B citation on file since 1982, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 7 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 1 substantiated allegation on file since 1982, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is June 12, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 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 4 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 1 resident
- BedriddenNot on file · ask the home
State licensing record · September 27, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
4 NON-AMBULATORY IN MAIN BUILDING, DOWNSTAIRS ONLY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 1.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 1 — care may continue at the end of life
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
State licensing record · September 27, 2026
4 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?”
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation not on file
Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”
What it costs here
Typical starting rate
$6,000a month to start
Likely $4,000–$8,000
Covelight’s researched range for California · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$6,000a month
Likely $4,000–$8,100
With a shared room 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
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$6,000likely $4,000–$8,000
Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for assisted-living communities in California (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 $4,000–$8,100
- $6,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,150–$10,900
- $8,000
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 California (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.
Where it is
- 520 N. Main, Yreka, CA 96097Address from the public record · September 27, 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 2021, the state has filed 7 documents for this home, and its records count 7 visits since 1982. The most recent — a complaint investigation report on June 12, 2026 — closed with the state’s outcome word: “Substantiated.”
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 7
- Most recent visit
- June 12, 2026
- Occupied at that visit
- 9 of 12 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated June 12, 2026. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report 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 citations1typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations1typical 0
- Total complaints1typical 1
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 327 licensed mid-size homes (7–15 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 1982.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 7 documents
Jun 12, 2026Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff did not administer medication as prescribed.
On June 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Benson, conducted an unannounced visit and met with administrator Sandee Joy Crane. The purpose of this visit was to open a complaint investigation. During today's visit the facility was toured, records were reviewed and interviews were performed. LPA interviewed administrator Sandee Joy Crane. LPA reviewed resident medications. -Substantiated- During medication reviews it was discovered R1 had five out of eight medications with incorrect counts. During interviews with the administrator it was reported that the residents take their medications every dose every day. During the interview process the administrator stated she had pre-poured medication for the weekend as she will be out of town. During record review it was discovered the staff had online medication training. Continued on LIC9099Dthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 12, 2026 · control 59-AS-20260604023515
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87465(a)(4) · Plan of correction due date: Jul 13, 2026
87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (a) A plan for incidental medical and dental care shall be developed by each facility. The plan shall encourage routine medical and dental care and provide for assistance in obtaining such care, by compliance with the following: (4) The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered medications as needed. Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered medications as needed. The residents medication administration counts are incorrect. Which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 12, 2026
Plan of correction: The administrator will have a professional medication training for all staff. The administrator will write a paper of the understanding of medication administration best practices. Administrator will submit a plan for periodic audits of medication.
Nov 6, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
LPA Hiratsuka, conducted this unannounced annual visit. LPA toured with Administrator Sandee Crane. This facility has a fire clearance for four non-ambulatory and eight ambulatory residents. This facility has three levels: main level, second story, and basement. There are also two separate living quarters: one houses staff and one is cleared to house two residents. The main house main level has two shared resident rooms and one full common bathroom, kitchen, dining, main sitting area, and a laundry room. The second floor has five resident rooms with one being a shared and one full common bathroom. There is a basement that is used for storage. Two resident records and two staff record were reviewed. Several topics were discussed No deficiencies cited.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 6, 2025
Nov 27, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 11/27/2024 at 01:45 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Benson arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Required-1 Year inspection. LPA met with administrator Sandee Crane Administrator (cert #7002868740 exp.02-18-26) and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator certificate is current. LPA Benson and administrator toured the facility together to ensure the health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to seven (7) resident rooms, common areas, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, storage areas and yard. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. Staff and resident files were reviewed. Medications were also reviewed. Medication is locked in a locked closet. The common area was clean, odor-free and in good repair. All bedrooms had required furniture, bedding, and lighting. The bathrooms were clean and in good repair. The kitchen was clean and in good repair. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. Food appears to be stored and prepared properly. Facility has required (7) seven-day non-perishable and (2) day perishable supply of food. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature. First aid kit fully stocked and ready for emergency use. Fire extinguishers fully charged. Smoke detectors are all operational. Hot water temperature measured at 126.4, Title 22 regulations of 105 degrees F and 120 degrees F. All employees requiring background checks are cleared. All required postings are displayed within the facility. No pools/bodies of water are on the premises. No firearms are on premises. The last disaster drill was not recorded. The facility has not been conducting drills every 3 months. The following deficiencies were observed (See LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted, a copy of the report, and appeal rights provided to administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 27, 2024
Nov 2, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
11/02/2023 09:15 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Benson arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Required-1 Year inspection. LPA met with Administrator Sandee Crane (cert #6010339740 exp# 02-18-24) and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA Benson and administrator toured the facility together to ensure the health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to seven (7) resident rooms, common areas, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, storage areas and front yard. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. Staff and resident files were reviewed. Medications were also reviewed. The common area was clean and in good repair. All bedrooms had required furniture, bedding, and lighting. The bathrooms were clean and in good repair. The kitchen was clean and in good repair. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. Food appears to be stored and prepared properly. Facility has required (7) seven-day non-perishable and (2) day perishable supply of food. Medication is locked in a locked closet. Administrator certificate is current. First aid kit fully stocked and ready for emergency use. Fire extinguisher fully charged. Smoke detectors are all operational. Hot water temperature measured within required Title 22 regulations of 105 degrees F and 120 degrees F. All employees requiring background checks are cleared. All required postings are displayed within facility. No pools/bodies of water are on the premises. No firearms are on premises. The facility is in compliance. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of today’s inspection. Exit interview conducted and copy of report was provided to administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 2, 2023
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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