Fortuna, California
First Choice Care Home
Assisted Living · Residential Care
456 10Th Street, Fortuna, CA 95540
First Choice Care Home in Fortuna provides assisted living and residential care for seniors in an intimate setting with 14 licensed beds.
- Licensed capacity
- 14 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- December 1997
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
Across more than 28 years of operation, First Choice Care Home has never had a Type A finding, with only 2 administrative (Type B) citations on record and none in the past three years.
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- Track record — Five inspections over nearly three decades have produced zero Type A citations, the state's most severe class tied to resident safety or care, and just 2 minor administrative citations.
- Recent 3 years — The three most recent inspections, spanning 2021 through 2025, show no citations of any kind and no complaint activity, indicating a stable and well-maintained operation.
- Operating tenure — More than 28 years of continuous licensure gives this record substantial weight; a clean history over this many inspection cycles reflects consistent practice rather than a lucky snapshot.
- Complaints — No complaint investigations have ever been filed against this community, meaning the clean record isn't just a matter of avoiding routine citations but also reflects an absence of substantiated concerns raised by residents or families.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #125000567
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 2
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 5
Facility evaluation
Nov 21, 2025
Facility evaluation
Dec 9, 2024
Facility evaluation
Dec 6, 2023
Facility evaluation
Nov 16, 2022
Facility evaluation
Dec 13, 2021
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Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$3,400 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $3,400 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $4,300 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
8 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Incontinence care
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
7 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Pet Friendly
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Activity room
Outdoor Spaces
4 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Patio seating areas
- Outdoor common space
Dining Options
6 features
- International cuisine
- Room service
- Kosher meals available
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Guest meals available
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Grocery shopping & errands
Reviews
Online reputation
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 5 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Reviewers consistently describe First Choice Care Home as a warm, home-like, affordable option with attentive staff, though families should confirm specifics like staffing ratios and fee structures on a tour.
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- Staff & care — Families repeatedly praise the loving, attentive staff who treat residents with dignity and go above and beyond in daily care.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Reviewers highlight the clean, comfortable, home-like setting that feels far less institutional than typical facilities.
- Dining — Homemade meals like angel hair spaghetti are called out as a highlight, with residents enjoying shared dining rooms.
- Communication — Family members note they were kept informed and included in decisions about their loved one's care.
- Value & pricing — Several reviewers describe the community as more affordable than comparable institutionalized care options.
- Activities — Only a few activities like puzzles and TV are mentioned, so families should ask about the full range of daily programming.
- Financial transparency — Reviews mention affordability generally but don't detail how costs may change as care needs increase, which is worth confirming on a tour.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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