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Vmb Ultimate Care

(619) 434-4565

About Vmb Ultimate Care

Vmb Ultimate Care brings personalized assisted living to National City, California, where trained staff support daily living activities while residents maintain independence. Our approach prioritizes dignity and comfort, helping families find peace of mind during this important transition.

Community at a glance

Capacity

6 residents

State license

#374601936, Licensed

Location

National City, CA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Assisted Living

Contact & location

344 E 27th St, National City, California 91950

(619) 434-4565

California inspection record

From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Vmb Ultimate Care. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports

State inspectors last visited Vmb Ultimate Care on September 18, 2025.

Since June 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 3 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits and 3 other visits.

Inspectors issued 2 Type A citations and 6 Type B citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.

Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.

The state investigated 2 complaints, and found 2 allegations substantiated.

Last visit

Sep 18, 2025

Routine inspections

3

Type A citations

2

Type B citations

6

Visits and citations

Kind of visitVisitsType AType B
Routine inspections300
Complaint investigations211
Other visits315

Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Jun 17, 2025, Jun 18, 2024, Jun 2, 2022.

Complaints

  • September 18, 20251 unsubstantiated
  • January 20, 20232 allegations substantiated, 2 citations
substantiated:
the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
inconclusive:
the state could not prove or disprove it.
unsubstantiated:
it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
unfounded:
the state found it false or not possible.

License

License number
374601936
License type
Residential Care Elderly
Status
Licensed
Licensed capacity
6 residents
Licensed since
June 24, 2004
Licensee
Bucatcat, Virgil P.
Administrator
Martcela Marcelo

Location

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344 E 27th StNational City, CA 91950

12 other communities within 10 miles

Senior living near National City

Assisted Living: frequently asked questions

Has Vmb Ultimate Care had any violations?+

California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Vmb Ultimate Care 2 Type A citations and 6 Type B citations since June 2022. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.

When was Vmb Ultimate Care last inspected?+

State inspectors last visited on September 18, 2025. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.

Have there been complaints about Vmb Ultimate Care?+

The state investigated 2 complaints since June 2022. Of the allegations, 2 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 1 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.

How much does assisted living cost?+

The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+

Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.

What's the difference from a nursing home?+

Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.

Senior living in National City Assisted Living in California Assisted Living guide Information last updated October 2026