Mckinleyville, California

Timber Ridge At Mckinleyville

Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living

1400 Nursery Way, Mckinleyville, CA 95519

Timber Ridge at McKinleyville in McKinleyville, California provides assisted living, memory care, and independent living options.

Licensed capacity
108 residents

Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.

Licensed since
July 2004

License history may include previous operators.

State inspections

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License #126801366Last checked June 2026

Findings to review

Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check

Type A citations
3
Complaints with substantiated allegations
3

AI summary

Timber Ridge At Mckinleyville has recorded 4 Type A findings, the state's most severe citation class, across more than 22 years of operation, with 3 of those 4 concentrated in the past three years.

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  • Track record — Over 22 years of licensure the community has accumulated 4 Type A findings and 1 Type B (administrative) finding, a small number relative to its long operating history, but the timing of those findings matters more than the lifetime total.
  • Recent 3 years — Three of the four lifetime Type A findings occurred within the past three years, alongside 2 substantiated allegations in that same window, indicating the more relevant signal is recent rather than historical.
  • Complaints — Complaint investigations (12 lifetime, 6 in the past three years) outnumber routine inspections, and roughly 15% of investigated allegations were substantiated, with 3 substantiated allegations named directly and 17 unsubstantiated.
  • Operating tenure — More than two decades of continuous licensure gives a large sample of inspection cycles to draw on, which makes the recent clustering of findings a meaningful shift rather than a one-off event.
Ask the community
  1. 1.Can staff walk through what specifically led to the 3 Type A citations issued in the past three years and what corrective actions were taken?
  2. 2.Which categories of allegations were substantiated, and what steps were verified afterward to confirm the issues were resolved?
  3. 3.Has anything changed operationally (staffing, management, training) since the most recent citation in July 2025 to prevent recurrence?

Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)

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License number
License #126801366
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
12
Type A citations · most severe class
4
Type B citations · administrative
1
Substantiated allegations
3

Available reports · 19

  • Facility evaluation

    Jul 22, 2025

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  • Complaint investigation

    May 12, 2025

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  • Complaint investigation

    May 12, 2025

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  • Complaint investigation

    Apr 28, 2025

    PDF
  • Complaint investigation

    Dec 24, 2024

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1–5 of 19 reports

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Monthly pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

Assisted LivingStarting at$5,400 / mo
Private Rooms
$5,400 / mo
Studios
$5,600 / mo
1-Bedroom
$6,900 / mo

Care & support

Daily Care Services

9 services
  • Medication management
  • Bathing & dressing assistance
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
  • Mobility assistance
  • Non-ambulatory care
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Incontinence care
  • Diabetes / insulin management

Specialized Care

1 service
  • Dementia care

Memory Care

1 service
  • Specialized memory care activities

Daily life & programs

Spaces & services

Amenities

23 features
  • Furnished units
  • Emergency call system
  • Housekeeping Included
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi / Internet
  • Fitness center / Gym
  • Spa services
  • Game room / Billiards
  • Movie theater / Media room
  • Activity room
  • Art studio / Craft room
  • Library / Reading room
  • Laundry service / Dry cleaning
  • Pet Friendly
  • Fireplace / Common fireplace
  • Beauty salon / Barber
  • Swimming pool / Hot tub
  • Piano / Music room
  • Woodworking Shop
  • Café / Bistro

Outdoor Spaces

4 features
  • Walking paths
  • Garden / Courtyard
  • Outdoor common space
  • Patio seating areas

Dining Options

9 features
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • Professional chef
  • Vegetarian/Vegan Options
  • Private Dining Room
  • International cuisine
  • Room service
  • All-day / Flexible meal times
  • Locally-inspired cuisine
  • Accommodates special diets

Transportation

2 features
  • Scheduled transportation
  • Personal Vehicle Parking

Family & Visitors

2 features
  • Family support services
  • Guest meals available

Community Services

2 features
  • Move-in coordination
  • Concierge services

Reviews

Online reputation

3.9

Averaged from 10 reviews published on other websites

AI review summary

Timber Ridge draws praise for attentive staff and beautiful grounds, but serious allegations about staffing qualifications and care oversight warrant careful, direct questions before committing.

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What reviewers praise
  • Staff & care — Several reviewers describe staff as professional, patient, and kind, with hospice care noted as especially attentive and responsive.
  • Atmosphere & grounds — The community is frequently praised for its beautiful grounds and pleasant room views.
  • Cleanliness & maintenance — More than one reviewer specifically calls out the facility's cleanliness and general upkeep.
Worth asking about
  • Staff & care — One reviewer raises serious concerns about whether staff undergo background checks, drug testing, or hold formal caregiving credentials, so families should ask directly about hiring and training standards.
  • Daily life & dignity — An older review describes missed changes leading to rashes and infection, along with a delayed response to a medical emergency, so it's worth asking how staff monitor residents' health and personal care day to day.
  • Communication — One family reported billing issues that took time to resolve, so confirming how the community handles financial questions and communication is worthwhile.
  • Financial transparency — Ask how care level changes affect pricing and what protections exist for personal belongings, since one reviewer mentioned lost items including a cane and a wedding ring.

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Languages spoken

Languages spoken

English

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