Inspection visit

Routine inspectionFebruary 13, 2026

TAYLOR COTTAGE, THELicense 30600539212 citations on this visit

12 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Mendivil made an unannounced visit to the facility today to conduct a required annual. LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents of which 1 may be bedridden. Facility has a hospice waiver for 3. The facility currently has 4 residents in care. During today’s visit, LPA toured the facility and inspected the physical plant, including but not limited to testing all smoke detectors, testing hot water temperature in bathrooms. The hot water temperature measured between 115.8 and 118.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoke detector located in facility living room was not operational as it was missing batteries. The fire extinguishers are charged and were serviced on March 14th 2025. The facility’s last fire drill was conducted on 01/28/2026. LPA inspected the facility food supply and observed the facility retained a minimum of two days perishable and seven days non-perishable food on hand. LPA observed 2 dozen eggs stored in kitchen pantry, per review of box, eggs were to be refrigerated. LPA observed an unsecured lighter in kitchen drawer on the right hand side of stove. LPA observed medication storage in locked cabinet in facility living room. LPA observed emergency food in facility garage. LPA did not observe emergency water in facility. LPA observed dead roach and debris in the top right drawer on kitchen island. LPA observed missing screen in shared bathroom located in the rear of the home. LPA observed Resident 1 to be listed as bedridden based on LIC 602 Physician's report dated 1/15/2026 and 1/15/2025 and is living in a room that is not listed as cleared for bedridden resident. LPA observed unsecured medications in Resident 2 (R2) bedroom and LIC 602 dated 11/28/2024 stated R2 is unable to store their own medications. LPA observed unsecured medications left on kitchen island (photo taken). LPA observed R2’s toilet to have staining on toilet bowl and room had an odor present. LPA observed 2 mattresses, nightstand, tv, dresser and closet with clothes in a room listed as storage room. LPA did not observed assessments/appraisals for R1 and R3. LPA observed R1 to have their hair knotted and matted. LPA reviewed five of five staff training and fingerprint records. Staff do not have record of any training conducted within the last year. LPA Mendivil observed Staff 1 in kitchen, per review of Guardian S1 is not associated to the facility. S1 left the facility during visit. Per review of files of Staff 2- Staff 3 are not associated to the facility, Per licensee both staff have been present in the facility. S2 has worked 2 days and S3 has worked off an on for over 1 year, licensee stated over S3 has worked more than 5 days. LPA observed Staff 4 (S4) did not have a health screening on file. 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. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeal rights was left at the facility.

Citations

12 citations recorded^*CCLD

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.

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.
87303(a)(1)Type A
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.
87355(e)(3)Type A
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*
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.
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.
87555(b)(23)Type A
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.

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What happened during the February 13, 2026 inspection of TAYLOR COTTAGE, THE?

This was an inspection of TAYLOR COTTAGE, THE on February 13, 2026. 12 citations were issued: 10 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to TAYLOR COTTAGE, THE on February 13, 2026?

Yes, 12 citations were issued (10 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observations and records review for Staff 1- 4 did not have training records on file. This poses a potential h..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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Routine inspection·February 13, 2026