Redwood City, California
The Ark
Assisted Living · Residential Care
1320 Valota Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
The Ark in Redwood City is a small residential care home with six beds serving seniors who need assisted living and residential care support.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- October 2023
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
The Ark has recorded 3 Type A findings — the most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care — since its licensing in October 2023, but none of the six inspections conducted in the past three years turned up any further Type A or Type B issues.
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- Track record — Across 2.8 years of licensure, the 3 Type A findings all date to the earlier part of the record, with none recurring in the six inspections since.
- Recent 3 years — All six dated inspections in the past three years were completed with no Type A or Type B citations and no substantiated allegations, indicating a clean recent trajectory.
- Operating tenure — With just under three years of operation and six inspection cycles completed, there is a reasonable but still developing base of inspection history to draw confidence from.
- Severity — No complaint investigations have been filed against this small, 6-bed community, and the absence of any substantiated, unsubstantiated, or unfounded allegations means there is no allegation history to weigh.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #415601161
- 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
- 2
- Complaint investigation visits
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 3
- Type B citations · administrative
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 6
Facility evaluation
Oct 23, 2025
Facility evaluation
Oct 23, 2025
Facility evaluation
Oct 14, 2025
Facility evaluation
Oct 3, 2024
Facility evaluation
Oct 17, 2023
1–5 of 6 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$6,500 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $6,500 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $8,300 / 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
2 services
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
5 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Pet Friendly
Outdoor Spaces
2 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
Dining Options
2 features- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
1.0Average RatingAveraged from 3 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Reviews are sharply mixed, with serious neglect and cleanliness allegations alongside one detailed, glowing account of attentive, personalized care — this inconsistency demands a careful, in-person visit.
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- Staff & care — One detailed account describes 24/7 RN supervision, medication management, and a caregiver who accompanies residents to medical appointments.
- Financial transparency — A reviewer noted the operator was proactive about explaining costs and worked with families to bridge the gap until VA Aid & Attendance benefits came through.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The property was described as small and homey with fruit trees, flowers, and outdoor seating areas for residents to enjoy.
- Activities — Reviewers mentioned regular music sessions and proximity to a senior center for additional activity participation.
- Staff & care — A serious account describes a resident left unattended outdoors in distress, and staff unaware a resident had wandered off, raising urgent questions about supervision and emergency response.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — One reviewer reported visible mold in the shower and kitchen area along with cabinets in disrepair, so families should inspect current physical conditions closely on a tour.
- Communication — There were reports of language barriers with staff during an urgent situation, so families should confirm staff language proficiency and emergency protocols.
- Daily life & dignity — An account described a resident's belongings and unwanted items being placed in another resident's private yard, worth asking about how personal space and dignity are handled.
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