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Vmb Ultimate Care

344 E 27th St

National City, CA 91950

6 beds • Est. 2004 (21 years)


FYI Safety Score

7.9 Fair

VMB Ultimate Care has recorded 8 state citations (2 serious, 6 minor) and 2 verified complaints since 2021 across 9 inspections. The most serious finding involved a 2021 elopement in which a caregiver left a resident with a known history of wandering unsupervised outside for 10 to 15 minutes; the resident left the facility undetected and was not located by the end of the caregiver's shift, and staff did not call 911 to report the missing resident. In June 2025, inspectors found multiple medications stored in an unsecured kitchen refrigerator and an unlocked cabinet, along with incomplete medical assessments for multiple residents. A September 2025 visit revealed that the facility's listed administrator had held an expired certificate since 2013 and that the house manager also lacked an active administrator certificate, with no Change of Administrator request submitted to the state. The facility passed inspections without deficiencies in 2021 and 2022.


Why we like it

Vmb Ultimate Care is a 6-bed small residential care home in National City. Over 9 state inspections, the facility has received 2 Type A citations (serious) and 6 Type B citations (minor).

This facility does not appear to have a website. Contact them directly for details about services, availability, and pricing.

  • Intimate home setting

    Only 6 beds — a small, personal environment where staff can give individualized attention to each resident.

  • Regulatory citation history

    Has received 2 Type A citations (serious — these indicate immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights). Ask what corrective actions have been taken.

  • Limited information available

    This facility does not have a website, which limits the information we can provide. We recommend contacting them directly to learn about their services, staffing, and care approach.


Pricing

Assisted Living

1 Bedroom$5,373/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.


Where you'll live

344 E 27th St, National City, CA 91950

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Frequently asked questions

How safe is Vmb Ultimate Care?
Vmb Ultimate Care has a FYI Safety Score of 7.9 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 8 state citations and 2 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 9 inspections.
How much does Vmb Ultimate Care cost?
Vmb Ultimate Care starts at $5,373 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Vmb Ultimate Care offer memory care?
Vmb Ultimate Care does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does Vmb Ultimate Care accept Medi-Cal?
Vmb Ultimate Care is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Vmb Ultimate Care last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Vmb Ultimate Care was on 2025-09-18. The facility has received 9 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Vmb Ultimate Care have?
Vmb Ultimate Care has 8 state citations and 2 verified complaints since 2021 across 9 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 7.9 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Vmb Ultimate Care been in operation?
Vmb Ultimate Care has been licensed for 21 years in National City, California, with a licensed capacity of 6 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
374601936
Size
6 beds (Small Home (1–6 beds))
Licensed Since
June 24, 2004 (21 years)
Licensee
Bucatcat, Virgil P.
Administrator
Virgil P. Bucatcat
Phone
(619) 434-4565
Address
344 E 27th St, National City, CA 91950

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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