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North County Cottage
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 13 residents
- Phone
- (760) 743-7133
- Address
- 221 W 6th Ave
- Licensed since
San Diego County context
605*CCLD
Total facilities
2.9*CCLD
Avg citations
9.0*CCLD
Avg visits
3.1*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
2 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.
- 87224(a)Type B
Grounds for eviction listed for residents
87224 Eviction Procedure: (a) The licensee may evict a resident… Thirty (30) days written notice to the resident is required…This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on facility documents and interviews with staff and outside sources, facility staff admittedly did not comply with the Eviction Procedures for 1 of 11 residents. This posed a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.***This is an amended version of the oringinal report to include signatures.***
- 87705(f)(1)Type B
Notify agency before locking doors or gates
Based on LPA observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-02-02.
5 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Escondido
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is North County Cottage licensed in California?
Yes, North County Cottage is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2017.
How many citations does North County Cottage have?
North County Cottage has 2 citations on record: 2 Type B citations. It has received 6 visits (5 inspections, 1 complaint visit).
When was North County Cottage last inspected?
North County Cottage was last inspected on February 2, 2026 (about 5 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is North County Cottage?
North County 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 13 residents. It is located in Escondido, San Diego County, California.
How does North County Cottage compare to other assisted living facilities in San Diego County?
North County Cottage has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.9 citations per facility. There are 605 assisted living facilities in San Diego County.
Does North County Cottage have any serious violations?
North County Cottage has no Type A (serious) citations. All 2 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has North County Cottage had any complaint inspections?
North County Cottage has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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