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The Taylor Cottage

License 306005392Residential Care - ElderlyHuntington Beach, CA
27 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
6 residents
Phone
(614) 746-5824
Address
7752 Taylor Drive
Licensed since

Orange County context

1,108*CCLD

Total facilities

3.4*CCLD

Avg citations

7.3*CCLD

Avg visits

2.1*CCLD

Avg complaint visits

*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .

Citations

27 citations on record

Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

2026

  • 87411(f)Type A

    Health screening and fitness requirements

    Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the cited above as Staff 4 did not have a health screening on record. This poses an immediate health and safety risks to persons in care.

  • 1569.625(b)(2)Type B

    Based on observations and records review for Staff 1- 4 did not have training records on file. This poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 1569.695(a)(2)Type B

    Based on observations the licensee did not comply with the cited above as there was no emergency water in the facility. This poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 1569.695(d)Type A

    Based on observations the licensee did not compy with the cited above as LPA observed LIC 610E Emergency and Disaster Plan for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly had not been reviewed or updated as former Administrator and former employees are listed on document. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87202(a)Type A

    Maintain fire clearance before retaining specified persons

    Based on observations and records reviewed the licensee did not comply with the cited above as R1 is in a room that is not listed approved for bedridden resident. In addition smoke detector in living room were not operational. This poses an immediate health and safety risks to persons in care.* This is a repeat violation, immediate civil penalty issued.

  • 87303(a)Type A

    Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

    Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the cited above as there was a dead roach and debris located in top right drawer on kitchen island. This poses an immediate health and safety risks to persons in care.

  • Keep bath, laundry and kitchen floors clean

    Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the cited above as LPA observed R2's toilet to have staining (photo taken) and an odor was present. This poses an immediate health and safety risks to persons in care.

  • 87303(c)Type A

    Keep window screens clean and in repair

    Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the cited above as the shared bathroom in rear of the home is missing a screen. This poses an immediate health and safety risks to persons in care.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

    Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the cited above as LPA observed an unsecured lighter in drawer on the right hand of the stove. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • Request a transfer of criminal record clearance

    Based on observations and records reviewed Staff 1, Staff 2 and Staff 3 are not associated to the facility. Per Licensee Staff 1 worked 3 days, Staff 2 worked 2days and Staff 3 has worked off and on for over 1 year , Licensee stated more than 5 days. This poses an immediate health and safety risks to persons in care. * An immediate civil penalty issued*

  • 87463(b)Type A

    Document required significant condition changes

    Based on observations the licensee did not comply with the cited above as LPA did not observed assessments/appraisals for R1 and R3. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • Rapid-growth perishable foods must be covered

    Based on obseration the licensee did not comply with the cited above as there were eggs in the kicthen pantry, egg box clearly states it should be refridgerated. This poses an immediate health and safety risks to persons in care.

2025

  • No stage 3 or 4 pressure injuries

    87615 Prohibited Health Conditions(a) Persons who require health services for or have a health condition.. shall not be admitted or retained in a residential care facility for the elderly:(1) Stage 3 and 4 pressure injuries.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, resident 1 (R1) had a stage 2 pressure injury while at the facility, then was hospitalized. R1 returned to the facility, with a stage 4 pressure injury that was developed during hospitalization. Per interview, licensee admitted to retaining R1 from 3/2/22 to 3/14/22 with the stage 4 injury without an approved waiver from the department. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87202(a)Type A

    Maintain fire clearance before retaining specified persons

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which poses an immediate safety and personal rights risk to persons in care. A wall was built in the middle of the room and was not approved by fire safety.

  • Keep prescriptions in original containers

    87465...(h)...(5) Each resident's medication shall be stored in its originally received container. No medications shall be transferred between containers.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews, LPA observed that resident #1, resident #2, and resident#3 had medication transferred from original container into a different container for three out of four residents. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to all persons in care.

  • 87405(a)Type B

    Certified administrator requirements and substitute coverage

    87405... (a) All facilities shall have a qualified and currently certified administrator… When the administrator is not in the facility, there shall be coverage by a designated substitute...This requirement was not met asevidenced by: Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility did not have an administrator or designee on premises for at least year and a half. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to all persons in care.

2024

  • 87307(a)(2)(C)Type B

    87307 (a) living accommodations and grounds shall be related to the facility's function. The facility shall be large enough to provide comfortable living accommodations and privacy for the residents, staff, and others who may reside in the facility. The following provisions shall apply:(2) resident bedrooms shall be provided which meet, at a minimum, the following requirements: (C) No bedroom of a resident shall be used as a passageway to another room, bath or toilet. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: R1 bedroom 6A is a passageway to staff room 6B. Based on observation the licensee did not comply with section cited above. Interview conducted with Resident 1(R1) confirmed that three male staff (S1, S2 & S4) pass through R1’s bedroom 6A door to access 6B for purposes of either sleeping, using restroom and or gathering personal staff belongings located in 6B. S1 and S2 confirmed that S4 sleeps in 6B next to R1’s bedroom 6A and they also enter through 6A. Based on the department’s observations, it was confirmed that only way through the bedroom 6B is passing through 6A. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87468.1(a)(1)(2)Type B

    Personal Rights(a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (1)To be accorded dignity in their personal relationships with staff, residents, and other persons. (2)To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Staff (S1,S2 & S4) access Resident 1 (R1) bedroom 6A to get Room 6B not allowing R1 privacy. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87202(a)Type A

    Maintain fire clearance before retaining specified persons

    (a) All facilities shall maintain a fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department, or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal. Prior to accepting or retaining any of the following types of persons, the applicant or licensee shall notify the licensing agency and obtain an appropriate fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department, or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Per interview with the Licensee/Administrator Weenie Earwood and Staff #2 , a non-ambulatory resident (R# 3) occupies and sleeps in room #5 that is not fire clearance approved. Room does not have proper egress window for fire clearance posing a health and safety threat to resident in care. This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87307(a)(2)(c)Type B

    87307 (a) living accommodations and grounds shall be related to the facility's function. The facility shall be large enough to provide comfortable living accomodations and privacy for the residents, staff, and others who may reside in the facility. The following provisions shall apply:(2) resident bedrooms shall be provided which meet, at a minimum, the following requirements: (C) No bedroom of a resident shall be used as a passageway to another room, bath or toilet. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: resident's room is a passageway to staff room. Based on observation the licensee did not comply with section cited above in one resident room which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87705(c)(5)(A)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in three out of five residents missing updated physician's reports and appraisal records for residents with Dementia (R1-R3) which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87305(a)Type B

    Requirement for building permit before construction

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of five resident rooms which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87307(a)(2)(C)Type B

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of five resident rooms which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • First aid training requirements

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of three staff is missing CPR certification in personnel file which poses potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Include required health screening documents

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of three staff which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

2022

  • Store centrally held medications in locked secure place

    87465(h)(2) incidental medical and dental care (h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored:(2) Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible for the supervision of the centrally stored medication.

  • Obtain required California clearance or exemption

    87355(e)(2) Criminal record clearance(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility:(2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 87355(c)

Inspection record

17 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-02-13.

4 routine inspections, 6 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record, 2 of 4 substantiated.

27 citations across the record on file

Nearby

Other licensed assisted living facilities in Huntington Beach

FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is The Taylor Cottage licensed in California?

Yes, The Taylor Cottage is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2018.

How many citations does The Taylor Cottage have?

The Taylor Cottage has 27 citations on record: 15 Type A (more serious) and 12 Type B citations. It has received 17 visits (4 inspections, 6 complaint visits, 7 other visits).

When was The Taylor Cottage last inspected?

The Taylor Cottage was last inspected on February 13, 2026 (about 4 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.

What type of assisted living facility is The Taylor Cottage?

The Taylor Cottage is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 6 residents. It is located in Huntington Beach, Orange County, California.

How does The Taylor Cottage compare to other assisted living facilities in Orange County?

The Taylor Cottage has 27 citations. The county average is 3.4 citations per facility. There are 1,108 assisted living facilities in Orange County.

Does The Taylor Cottage have any serious violations?

The Taylor Cottage has 15 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to residents. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.

Has The Taylor Cottage had any complaint inspections?

The Taylor Cottage has received 6 complaint-triggered inspections. 2 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.

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