Friendly, clean, comfortable pet-friendly community
I toured Alder Bay and felt immediately comfortable. The staff are friendly, attentive and honest, the grounds and apartments are clean, bright and spacious (kitchenettes available), and the dining room feels like a restaurant - the food is excellent and accommodations are made for requests. There's a busy activities calendar (classes, outings, events), on-site salon, shuttle to medical appointments, responsive maintenance, and it's pet-friendly. Minor downsides: Wi-Fi is weak for streaming, some thermostats are awkward to use, and it's not a specialized memory-care facility. Overall I'm very happy and would recommend it.
Alder Bay Assisted Living sits on Myrtle Avenue in Myrtletown, offering a two-story building for seniors who need independent living, assisted living, memory care, or a short break for family caregivers with respite care, and the place feels friendly and open with pets welcome and apartments available in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, so folks can choose what fits best. The facility runs special programs like Moments for all stages of dementia, which keeps residents active in safe, caring ways, and Balance Fitness built to help people with strength, gait, and balance. Residents join in on activities matching their interests or skills, from art classes and movie nights to volunteer work, wine tastings, and outings, and there's always something going on-there's even a resident council so people have a say in their day-to-day lives.
Dining happens three times a day in a chef-run dining room, with nutritious meals the staff and sometimes residents help plan, and the menu varies by season and listens to dietary needs or favorite recipes, so everyone gets food they enjoy, whether that's regular meals or vegetarian options. There's scheduled transportation for errands or trips, or folks can use transportation at a cost, which helps those who don't drive or just want someone else to do the driving for them. Apartments come with utilities and housekeeping, so there's less to worry about, and every unit has emergency alert systems if help's needed fast, plus staff stays on-site 24 hours a day to assist with bathing, dressing, medication, transfers, and whatever support's needed to stay comfortable and safe.
Amenities include walking paths, a garden, a library, a salon, a fitness room, arts and crafts, and both indoor and outdoor areas for relaxing or socializing, and there's plenty of Wi-Fi, telephone, and cable included. Some rooms are furnished, some are private or shared, and there are wheelchair accessible showers for easier use as people's needs change. Social, educational, and spiritual activities happen both on and offsite, with services from local faith groups, so seniors can stay active in mind and spirit too. Housekeeping comes weekly, and maintenance keeps the property working as it should, and the whole place is pet-friendly, so residents' small animals can keep them company. There's a focus on keeping people's lives joyful, with signature programs like J.I.W. (Joy, Independence, and Wellness), Kuzina! Dining, Ridgeline Rock Stars, Madeline's Song, and annual awards, which just means there's always something to celebrate or work toward.
Alder Bay Assisted Living's managed by Ridgeline Management Company, in the business since 2015 with more than 60 years' experience, and they seem careful about choosing and training caring staff. The community's licensed in California (License #126801871) for up to 49 residents, and has the "Deficiency-Free" recognition in California for the last three years, plus it earned an 8.6 on Seniorly's rating and has a 4.7 average from three reviews. The building is close to buslines, has good parking for residents, and aging in place's possible, which means folks can stay even if their needs change over time. People here make decisions about their care, and there's plenty of support for keeping life comfortable, social, and as independent as possible.
People often ask...
Alder Bay Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,081 per month.
Alder Bay Assisted Living offers independent living and assisted living.
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The full address for this community is 1355 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, CA, 95501.
Yes, Alder Bay Assisted Living offers respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
State of California Inspection Reports
56
Inspections
5
Type A Citations
13
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
04 Mar 2025
04 Mar 2025
Found no deficiencies at the site; safety systems, meals, medications, and resident and staff records were in order, and emergency supplies were in place. No citations were issued, and some documents were requested for submission within 30 days.
18 Nov 2024
18 Nov 2024
Investigated the allegation about housekeeping disruption and found that a housekeeper quit, leaving about three weeks without cleaning while caregivers covered duties until a new hire started; bathrooms and common areas were observed clean, Unsubstantiated.
19 Aug 2024
19 Aug 2024
Investigated the allegation that a change to the payment method was implemented with insufficient notice. Identified that the initial notice had an incorrect date and was corrected to provide a full 60-day notice; no rate changes or alterations to the admission agreement occurred, and no references to the payment method were found.
19 Aug 2024
19 Aug 2024
Found no evidence that a resident’s needs were not being met or that medical care was not timely. After a fall in the room, staff responded quickly, EMTs transported the resident to the hospital, and emergency paperwork was provided though the face sheet allergen information was missing but appeared on the physician report; interviews noted a gradual change in condition over a few days, leading to a recommendation for further testing and required notifications.
16 Jul 2024
16 Jul 2024
Identified concerns about heating in resident rooms, injections by non-skilled staff, inadequate staffing for dining and caregiving, and lack of an activities program; no deficiencies were observed and no citations were issued.
16 Jul 2024
16 Jul 2024
Confirmed no deficiencies observed in temperature control, injections, staffing, or activities.
15 Apr 2024
15 Apr 2024
Investigated the allegation that staff failed to respond appropriately to a resident’s changing condition; found insufficient evidence to prove the alleged violations occurred. Noted that the change in condition was communicated with the physician and the resident moved to a higher level of care.
15 Apr 2024
15 Apr 2024
Reviewed records and interviewed staff, finding that allegations of neglect were unsubstantiated, as the facility communicated with the resident's physician regarding changes in condition and updated care plans as needed.
24 Jan 2024
24 Jan 2024
Found no deficiencies and no citations issued after checks of safety, food storage, medication management, and resident and staff records; emergency planning, generator, evacuation routes, and 72-hour supplies were in place, and disaster drills were conducted quarterly. A current lease agreement and a personnel report were requested to be submitted within 30 days, and a copy of liability insurance was provided.
24 Jan 2024
24 Jan 2024
Inspection found the facility to be in compliance with all regulations, with no deficiencies or citations issued.
21 Nov 2023
21 Nov 2023
Found concerns including heating in resident areas, injections administered by someone not a skilled professional, staffing shortages for dining and caregiving, and the absence of an activities program. Identified an unusual incident where one resident received another resident's medication.
21 Nov 2023
21 Nov 2023
Identified deficiencies in areas such as building maintenance, staffing, and activities were addressed during the visit. Training was provided to staff to prevent medication errors in the future.
§ 87465(a)(4)
28 Aug 2023
28 Aug 2023
Identified concerns included resident room heating not consistently reaching 68 degrees, injections given by staff not qualified, insufficient dietary and caregiving staffing resulting in missed showers and laundry delays, and absence of a formal activities program.
28 Aug 2023
28 Aug 2023
Identified concerns included heating in resident rooms, injections by unskilled staff, staffing shortages, lack of activities, with corrective actions taken.
28 Jun 2023
28 Jun 2023
Reviewed incident details and related records; found that a resident activated a pendant, fell in the bathroom, was transported to the hospital, returned the same day with no injury, and staff discussed notifying families; no citations issued.
28 Jun 2023
28 Jun 2023
Reviewed incident report regarding a resident falling and going to the emergency room, which resulted in no injuries upon return to the facility. Met with Executive Director to discuss incident reporting procedures.
20 Apr 2023
20 Apr 2023
Identified credible evidence supporting the allegation that the evening meal was served at improper temperatures and in inadequate portions. Found insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the allegation that staff were discourteous to residents or made inappropriate comments.
§ 87555(b)(9)
20 Apr 2023
20 Apr 2023
Confirmed concerns regarding the evening meal service, but found no evidence to support allegations of disrespectful behavior towards residents.
§ 87555(b)(9)
10 Apr 2023
10 Apr 2023
Investigated allegations that residents' needs were not being met due to inadequate staffing; found staffing met residents' needs and the average response time was 7 minutes. Reviewed laundry logs and found most laundry was completed, with occasional delays explained by limited dirty clothing, noted a few past minor mishaps, and confirmed activities were offered Monday through Friday with resident input encouraged; there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations.
10 Apr 2023
10 Apr 2023
Reviewed allegations of inadequate staffing, laundry mishaps, and lack of activities at the facility, but did not find enough evidence to prove or disprove the claims.
21 Mar 2023
21 Mar 2023
Found heating issues were addressed and temperatures stayed at or above 68 degrees, with back-up heaters available. Found injections were administered only by trained staff, staffing levels were increased to meet dining and caregiving needs, and an activities program with a monthly calendar and daily activities was established; no citations were issued.
21 Mar 2023
21 Mar 2023
Identified concerns regarding building maintenance, injections, staffing, and activities. All issues addressed and resolved.
31 Jan 2023
31 Jan 2023
Found infection control measures in place; the premises were clean, at a comfortable temperature, and exits unobstructed. Found posters at the entrance and throughout, hand sanitizer and a thermometer available for visitors and staff, PPE supplies stocked, medications secure, and all staff wore masks; no deficiencies identified.
31 Jan 2023
31 Jan 2023
Inspection found the facility to be clean, well-prepared for infection control, and compliant with safety regulations.
20 Dec 2022
20 Dec 2022
Identified lack of required annual training for staff.
Found no verifiable evidence of improper medication management affecting residents.
20 Dec 2022
20 Dec 2022
Confirmed lack of required annual training for staff. Allegation of medication mismanagement unsubstantiated.
13 Dec 2022
13 Dec 2022
Identified concerns included a heating system breakdown that left resident rooms below 68 degrees, with emergency repairs completed; a damaged kitchen stove, non-operational warming station, and several non-working freezers posing safety risks. Identified injections training for staff and understanding that only licensed professionals may provide injections.
13 Dec 2022
13 Dec 2022
Identified concerns included building maintenance issues, problems with injections by staff, staffing shortages, and the need for additional activities for residents.
01 Dec 2022
01 Dec 2022
Identified issues included inadequate food service, inconsistent resident showers due to staffing shortages, weekly bingo as the only regular activity for months, and lapses in housekeeping and laundry; medication timing could not be determined from records, with no late doses documented.
01 Dec 2022
01 Dec 2022
Found deficiencies in food service, showering, activities, and housekeeping. Medication administration could not be determined.
15 Nov 2022
15 Nov 2022
Found that staff failed to meet residents' needs on at least two occasions, including not providing shower assistance due to insufficient staff and serving meals that were lukewarm or cold; these findings were supported by evidence.
15 Nov 2022
15 Nov 2022
Found no financial abuse by a staff member toward a resident, and money given by residents to that staff member was voluntary, with additional money received from other staff. Found that the personal property taken by the staff member was given as a gift by a resident, and the staff member was terminated for policy violations; there was insufficient evidence to determine whether the allegations occurred.
15 Nov 2022
15 Nov 2022
Identified the allegation that residents were served cold or partially warm meals due to kitchen equipment in disrepair and insufficient dietary staff. Found evidence from interviews and records supporting this finding.
15 Nov 2022
15 Nov 2022
Interviews conducted did not provide evidence of financial abuse or coercion towards residents. Personal property taken by a former staff member was given as a gift. The allegations were ultimately unsubstantiated.
07 Nov 2022
07 Nov 2022
Identified a heating issue allegation; residents were provided individual space heaters in their rooms while the heating system was being repaired.
07 Nov 2022
07 Nov 2022
Confirmed the allegation of insufficient heating in resident rooms based on temperature measurements and resident interviews.
27 Oct 2022
27 Oct 2022
Found that a staff member training as a medical assistant injected a resident with a medication in the entryway, and was given information about proper injection regulations.
§ 87629
27 Oct 2022
27 Oct 2022
Confirmed deficiencies were found during the inspection, related to the administration of injections by unqualified staff.
06 Oct 2022
06 Oct 2022
Identified the allegation that staff worked without background clearance; current workers at the location did not have clearance, and former workers had worked there without clearance. A civil penalty of $2,000 was issued.
06 Oct 2022
06 Oct 2022
Found: Allegation of staff working without proper background clearance substantiated during inspection. Civil penalty issued.
§ 87465(a)(4)
16 Sept 2022
16 Sept 2022
Found that most staff did not meet the required annual training hours, with only one of ten reaching 20 hours, and noted carpets needing cleaning along with a broken hallway door. Found evidence supporting an incident where a staff member became ill while cleaning and a weekend glove shortage due to locked storage, while resident care was generally supported by records and interviews.
16 Sept 2022
16 Sept 2022
Reviewed allegations of staff training deficiencies and facility cleanliness issues. Staff training was found to be lacking, and carpets in need of cleaning were identified.
04 Aug 2022
04 Aug 2022
Investigated the allegation about administrator certification; found that the applicant submitted an administrator application and passed the test, but no certificate was issued because the application was not received due to miscommunication and timing issues with payments.
04 Aug 2022
04 Aug 2022
Found insufficient documentation to support the administrator's certification at the facility.
§ 87412(c)
25 May 2022
25 May 2022
Investigated a missing medication incident; a pill count showed one tablet missing and it did not turn up. A consulting company conducted an audit and provided training to medication personnel.
25 May 2022
25 May 2022
Confirmed incident involving missing medication, training provided to staff by consulting company.
§ 87307(a)(3)
§ 87411(a)
§ 87464(f)(4)
§ 87219(e)
02 Mar 2022
02 Mar 2022
Found no issues; infection-control measures were in place with staff wearing masks and visitors screened at entry, and PPE, cleaners, and hygiene supplies readily available. Medications were secure, toxins stored safely, and Covid mitigation posters were displayed.
02 Mar 2022
02 Mar 2022
Inspection of infection control procedures at the facility identified no deficiencies or citations issued.
§ 87303(b)(1)
23 Jul 2020
23 Jul 2020
Determined no evidence of staff yelling at residents based on interviews with residents and staff, therefore the allegation was unsubstantiated.
23 Jan 2020
23 Jan 2020
Inspection found the senior care facility to be in compliance with regulations regarding cleanliness, safety, and resident care.
§ 87412(c)
§ 87303(a)
06 Jan 2020
06 Jan 2020
Found no issues during the inspection; documents provided, rooms toured, and request submitted for a fire clearance inspection.
§ 87555(b)(29)
§ 87555(b)(18)
14 Nov 2019
14 Nov 2019
Investigated an allegation that a resident was injured while in care; unable to determine if staff caused the injury as medical records lacked evidence linking staff to the injury.
§ 87411(a)
21 Oct 2019
21 Oct 2019
Investigated an allegation of delayed response times in answering calls over a 30-day period and found that while there were instances of longer response times due to building size and staff being occupied, there wasn't enough evidence to conclusively determine if a violation occurred.
§ 87355(e)(1)
15 Oct 2019
15 Oct 2019
Identified deficiencies in compliance with regulations during the inspection and requested specific documents for review and additional actions to be taken.
§ 87405(a)
01 Oct 2019
01 Oct 2019
Reviewed previous complaint reports and made corrections during a case management visit.
16 Sept 2019
16 Sept 2019
Interviews and record review did not provide enough evidence to prove or disprove allegations of staff denying meals or making inappropriate comments to residents.
