1343 S Dora St
Ukiah, CA 95482
64 beds • Est. 2013 (12 years) • Get directions
30 state citations and 23 verified complaints since 2021 across 50 inspections. The most serious documented issues center on chronic staffing shortages in the memory care unit: a serious citation in June 2023 found personnel insufficient to meet resident needs, and an April 2025 investigation substantiated that the facility regularly had only 1 staff member assigned to memory care despite residents requiring 2-person assistance, leading to extended wait times and routinely cancelled activities. A May 2025 investigation found care staff were pulled off the floor to serve meals, further reducing supervision -- a deficiency that was addressed by the time of that visit. A May 2022 investigation substantiated that staff reset call buttons without providing care and failed to report multiple resident falls requiring emergency department visits to families or the state. A January 2023 complaint found the facility was not providing written responses to the resident council as required. More recent complaint investigations in 2024, 2025, and January 2026 were unsubstantiated, with inspectors finding current care plans, timely call button responses, and adequate pest control. The facility has operated under at least 3 different executive directors during this period.
Mountain View Assisted Living is a 64-bed community in Ukiah, a small town in Mendocino County about two hours north of San Francisco. While the rural setting may appeal to families seeking a quieter pace of life, this facility's inspection history raises serious concerns that warrant careful investigation before considering placement.
Rural Mendocino County setting
Ukiah offers a quiet, small-town environment surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills — a contrast to the congestion of larger California cities.
Mid-size community
At 64 beds, Mountain View sits between the intimacy of a small home and the resources of a large facility.
One of few local options
Assisted living choices in Mendocino County are limited, making this one of the larger communities available in the area.
Alarming safety record
A 1.5 FYI Safety Score is among the lowest in California. The inspection history shows a pattern of serious citations and complaints that families should review thoroughly before visiting.
Remote location
Ukiah is roughly two hours from the nearest major metro area, which can make regular family visits challenging and limit access to specialized medical care.
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1343 S Dora St, Ukiah, CA 95482
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