First Choice Care Home
The state lists 5 state inspections, 0 complaint visits, 2 citations, 0 substantiated allegations; last visit 2025-11-21. Listing last updated 2026-11-07.
Public record summary
About this facility — First Choice Care Home
First Choice Care Home is a licensed assisted living community in Fortuna, California. It is licensed for 14 beds — well above the median for assisted living communities in California (6 beds).
It is one of 4 senior care facilities in Fortuna and 8,982 assisted living communities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
This listing draws on state and federal public records, and was last updated on November 7, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
State inspection record
The state lists 5 state inspections, 0 complaint visits, 2 citations, 0 substantiated allegations. License status: Licensed.
License notes from the state: 11 NON-AMBULATORY APPROVED FOR DOWNSTAIRS ONLY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 4.
Inspections (5)
| Date |
|---|
| 11/21/2025 |
| 12/09/2024 |
| 12/06/2023 |
| 11/16/2022 |
| 12/13/2021 |
Source: California Community Care Licensing, facility 125000567, read 2026-11-07. Type A citations involve immediate risk to residents; Type B citations could become one. Substantiated means the state found the allegation valid. See the state's record.
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Who to contact in California
- Licensing: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, Adult and Senior Care Program · Look up a license
- File a complaint: 844-538-8766 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-231-4024. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 833-401-0832. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital, about 1.4 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Sempervirens, about 13 miles.
- Providence St Joseph Hospital, about 13 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Fortuna, about 1.0 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Sequoia Springs Assisted Living Community, Fortuna, about 1.2 miles. 56 state visits on record.
- Redwood Senior Care, Fortuna, about 1.3 miles. 0 state visits on record.
- Aguilar Manor, Eureka, about 9.4 miles. 9 state visits on record.
- Seaview Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, Eureka, about 9.6 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.