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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

COTTAGES AT ARTESIA, THELicense 3060059991 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanna Gough made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff. LPA met with Administrator (AD) Aurelia Olais and discussed the purpose of the visit. The facility has two buildings, resident bedrooms, resident restrooms, kitchen, dining room, activities room, laundry room and outdoor patio. LPA observed residents watching tv, engaging in activities and eating lunch during the inspection. All resident bedrooms had the required components and furnishings. LPA observed the resident restrooms to be stocked with toilet paper and paper towels. LPA observed the shower rooms to have textured shower flooring. LPA tested the water to be between 105.2 and 115.7 degrees Fahrenheit in the resident restrooms. LPA observed the kitchen to be clean and free of vermin. LPA observed a two day perishable and seven day nonperishable food supply on hand. LPA observed the kitchen door to be locked making the kitchen inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the medication counter to be locked and made inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the first aid kit to be located in the medication room and complete of all components. LPA observed the centrally stored medication to be in locked medication carts and made inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the emergency food and water supply to be located in the staff office building. LPA observed the toxins and chemicals to be in the facility garage and made inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the laundry room attached to the staff office to be locked making the chemicals inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the patio area to be free of obstructions with shaded seating for resident use. LPA observed the delayed egress gates to have a 15 second delay with a less than 30 second response time from care staff. LPA and AD tested the signal system and it was found operational with staff responding within a minute of it being activated. LPA observed fire extinguishers throughout the facility charged and with a service date of April 18, 2025. LPA and AD tested the carbon monoxide detector in the dining room and it was found to be operational. Continue on 809C LPA reviewed staff files and 5 of 5 staff do not have the required hours of annual training. LPA reviewed resident files and 3 of 5 residents need updated needs and services plans. LPA reviewed a fire alarm report from Orange County Fire Authority stating that on April 16, 2025, the facility fire alarms were checked and no violations were noted. LPA observed the last fire drill was conducted on December 5, 2025. Based on today’s inspection a technical violation and deficiencies are being noted per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, LIC858, LIC859, LIC809D, and appeal rights were left at the facility.

Citations

1 citation 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 of 5 staff not having the total amount of annual hours needed per section which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the January 7, 2026 inspection of COTTAGES AT ARTESIA, THE?

This was a inspection inspection of COTTAGES AT ARTESIA, THE on January 7, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to COTTAGES AT ARTESIA, THE on January 7, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 of 5 staff not having the total am..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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