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Pacifica Cottage
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (310) 251-2382
- Address
- 25421 Pacifica Ave
- Licensed since
Orange County context
1,111*CCLD
Total facilities
3.4*CCLD
Avg citations
7.4*CCLD
Avg visits
2.1*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
4 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.
2024
- 1569.625(b)(2)Type B
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 6 staff members. LPA observed the record review with S2-S6 not having trainings for 2024. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.695(c)Type B
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed there was no written record of emgerncy/safety drill log at the facility. 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
Based on LPA observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in which the facility did not maintain an approved fire clearance for the bedroom #4 exit door that converted into a wall with a window which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 87468.2(a)(1)Type B
Right to personal privacy in daily care
Based on observation and interviews of staff and Administrator, the facility utilizes a camera in two out of six bedrooms and is not providing R1 and R2 a reasonable level of personal privacy which poses a potential Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-09-02.
3 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Mission Viejo
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Pacifica Cottage licensed in California?
Yes, Pacifica Cottage is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2021.
How many citations does Pacifica Cottage have?
Pacifica Cottage has 4 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (3 inspections, 2 other visits).
When was Pacifica Cottage last inspected?
Pacifica Cottage was last inspected on September 2, 2025 (about 10 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Pacifica Cottage?
Pacifica 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 Mission Viejo, Orange County, California.
How does Pacifica Cottage compare to other assisted living facilities in Orange County?
Pacifica Cottage has 4 citations. The county average is 3.4 citations per facility. There are 1,111 assisted living facilities in Orange County.
Does Pacifica Cottage have any serious violations?
Pacifica Cottage has 1 Type A citation 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.
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