Ukiah, California
Observatory Care Home
Assisted Living · Residential Care
270 Observatory Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
Observatory Care Home in Ukiah, CA is an intimate six-bed community offering assisted living and residential care services.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- February 2001
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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State record available
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 1
AI summary
Observatory Care Home has no Type A findings — the most severe citation class — across more than 25 years of operation, with only administrative (Type B) findings on record and one substantiated allegation.
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- Track record — Over 25.5 years of licensed operation, this small 6-bed home has accumulated 3 administrative (Type B) citations and zero Type A findings, indicating no history of safety or care-related citations.
- Recent 3 years — Of the 5 lifetime inspections, 3 occurred in the past three years, and the one recent complaint investigation resulted in a substantiated allegation and a single Type B citation, with no Type A findings during that window.
- Complaints — One allegation has been investigated over the life of the license and it was substantiated, which is worth a direct conversation even though the overall record is clean; the family should ask what it involved and how it was resolved.
- Operating tenure — More than 25 years of continuous licensure with regular inspection cycles gives this record solid weight — the absence of Type A findings across that span, covering areas like medication management and resident care planning, reflects sustained compliance rather than a short or untested history.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #236800970
- 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
- 3
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 7
Facility evaluation
Feb 13, 2026
Facility evaluation
Feb 3, 2025
Complaint investigation
Jun 28, 2024
Facility evaluation
Jun 28, 2024
Facility evaluation
Feb 26, 2024
1–5 of 7 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,080 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $4,080 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $5,400 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
7 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
4 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Outdoor Spaces
2 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
Dining Options
2 features- Accommodates special diets
- All-day / Flexible meal times
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
Summarized from reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
There isn't enough specific review content about Observatory Care Home itself to confirm strengths or weaknesses, so families should verify care quality and value directly on a tour.
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- Value & pricing — Estimated starting costs are notably lower than the area average, which may make this a more affordable option for families in the Ukiah area.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is described as a small, tranquil home-like setting with gardens and walking paths near medical facilities, dining, and places of worship.
- Staff & care — There is no detailed review feedback available on staff attentiveness or day-to-day care quality, so families should ask current residents' families about staff responsiveness and consistency.
- Dining — Specific resident experiences with meals and dining service are not documented, so it's worth sampling a meal and asking about menu variety and special diet accommodations during a visit.
- Communication — No information is available about how the community communicates with families about care changes or incidents, making this an important topic to raise directly with management.
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