Yuba City, California
Emerald Oaks
Memory Care · Assisted Living · Independent Living
2290 Forrest Lane, Yuba City, CA 95993
Emerald Oaks in Yuba City, California offers memory care, assisted living, and independent living for a community of 116 residents.
- Licensed capacity
- 116 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- December 2020
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
Emerald Oaks has recorded 2 Type A findings and 3 Type B findings over 5.7 years of licensed operation, but the past three years of inspections and complaint investigations show none of either, reflecting a stronger recent trajectory.
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- Track record — Across nearly six years of operation, the community accumulated 2 Type A findings (the most severe citation class, affecting resident safety or care) and 3 Type B findings (administrative issues like paperwork or posting requirements), alongside 12 complaint investigations.
- Recent 3 years — The most recent three years, covering 8 inspections and 4 complaint investigations, show zero Type A or Type B citations and zero substantiated allegations, indicating the earlier findings are not part of an ongoing pattern.
- Complaints — Of 28 allegations investigated over the license period, only 1 was substantiated (about 4%), with the large majority unsubstantiated or unfounded.
- Operating tenure — With 5.7 years of licensed history and a visible improvement in the recent record, there is a reasonable track record to evaluate, though it is not yet the multi-decade history that would offer the strongest confidence.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #515002765
- 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
- 2
- Type B citations · administrative
- 3
- Substantiated allegations
- 1
Available reports · 25
Facility evaluation
May 28, 2026
Complaint investigation
Jan 6, 2026
Facility evaluation
Nov 19, 2025
Facility evaluation
Aug 19, 2025
Facility evaluation
Jul 22, 2025
1–5 of 25 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Memory CareStarting at$2,700 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $2,700 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $5,000 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
8 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Incontinence care
- Diabetes / insulin management
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Memory Care
2 services
- Dementia-certified staff
- Specialized memory care activities
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
20 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
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Piano / Music room
Outdoor Spaces
5 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
- Patio seating areas
- Raised garden beds
Dining Options
10 features
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- International cuisine
- Room service
- Kosher meals available
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Locally-inspired cuisine
- Accommodates special diets
- Altered-texture food options
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
4.5Average RatingAveraged from 19 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Emerald Oaks earns strong, consistent praise for attentive, caring staff and cleanliness, though a few serious complaints about neglect and communication warrant direct questions on a tour.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe staff and management as caring, attentive, and responsive, often going above and beyond for residents and families, including during hospice care.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — Many families note the facility and residents' rooms, clothing, and linens are kept clean and fresh, with the grounds making a strong first impression.
- Dining — Multiple reviewers describe the food as good and plentiful, with staff working to accommodate special diets and encourage eating.
- Value & pricing — Several reviews mention that costs are reasonable or even lower than comparable communities once services like laundry are factored in.
- Activities — Reviewers highlight an engaged activities program, including music, parties, and games like Bingo that residents come to enjoy.
- Staff & care — A small number of reviews describe troubling lapses, including a resident not being checked on schedule and left unsupervised for hours, so families should ask about overnight monitoring protocols for dementia residents.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — One reviewer reported a consistently dirty room and unmet laundry requests, contrasting with the otherwise strong cleanliness reputation, worth confirming directly with current families.
- Communication — An older review describes difficulty confirming a scheduled visit and conflicting information from staff, so families should clarify visitation policies and how communication requests are handled.
- Daily life & dignity — One older, negative review alleged overreliance on medication and limited socializing space, which is worth asking about given the otherwise positive activity reports from other reviewers.
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