Inspection visit

Routine inspectionApril 13, 2026

COTTAGE INC, THELicense 54720242013 citations on this visit

13 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) B. Miranda conducted an unannounced visit today for the facility’s annual inspection. LPA introduced themselves and was allowed entrance into the facility. LPA met with Amber Land. Facility is licensed for 6 residents and has a current census of 6. There are 2 residents on hospice and they are also receiving home health care through hospice. Plans are current, but facility was not able to provide staff training on Hospice Care Plans. Water temperature was checked in the kitchen which read at 113.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Fire Extinguisher was serviced November 18, 2025 and is within the safety regulation period. Smoke detectors were tested and in working order. Facility does not have carbon monoxide detectors. Facility has kitchen knives stored with cleaning supplies under the sink. Kitchen cabinet has a glue trap stored with clean dishes Administrator Jennifer Thompson is no longer at the facility since February 2026. Currently there is not a qualified administrator in the facility. Staff Amber Land is working on obtaining RCFE Administrator's Certificate. Staff files were reviewed, are not complete. Staff training was conducted by Jennifer Thompson who was not certified as an RCFE Administrator, but as an ARF Administrator. Training verification was missing information regarding explanation of training conducted and hours completed for training. Resident files were reviewed and incomplete. Resident files are missing current and complete physician reports, appraisals/re-appraisals for change in condition. Facility could not provide a log for disaster drills that are conducted quarterly. Facility could not provide a disaster plan or infection control plan. Toxins and cleaning supplies are locked and inaccessible. There is a locked storage for medications. Hygiene products are accessible to resident’s in care; R1’s physician's report indicated R1 is at risk if hygiene products are accessible. LPA inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility including the common living spaces, resident bedrooms, bathrooms, medication storage, kitchen, and outdoor areas. Back fence has a gate making facility accessible to neighbors. Bedrooms were clean, properly furnished, with adequate lighting, and in good repair. Food supply is adequate for 2-day perishable and 7-day nonperishable. Deficiencies observed during today's inspection were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Owner/operator Howard Ferguson is not listed on the staff roster; follow-up visit may be warranted at a later time to issue citations. Any other deficiencies not cited during today's visit could warrant follow-up visit to cite at a later time. LPA's requested the following documents: LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC 610-E the Emergency Disaster Plan and copy of current Administrator’s Certificate to update the facility file. Listed documents shall be sent to Licensing by April 24, 2026. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report LIC809, LIC809Ds, and appeal rights were provided to Amber Land.

Citations

14 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.

1569.153(a)Type B
Based on observation, interview, & record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the facility not having theft and investigation procedures posted, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
1569.311Type A
Based on observation & interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to facility not have a carbon monoxide detector in the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
1569.605Type B
Based on observation, interview & record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to facility not having current liability insurance which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
87212(b)(1)Type B
Based on observation, interview, & record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to facility not having a disaster plan on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
87216(a)Type B
Based on observation, interview, & record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to facility not having a current surety bond, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
87309(a)(1)Type A
Based on observation & interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to having kitchen knives under the sink along with cleaning supplies. There is also a glue trap placed with clean dishes which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
87412(a)(13)(B)1Type B
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to facility not having a qualified Administrator, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
87465(a)(6)Type A
Based on observation, interview, & record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to R3 having 3 medications that were not listed in the centrally stored medication log, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
87506(b)(16)Type A
Based on observation, interview, & record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 6 resident's P&I logs were off count, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
87613(a)(2)Type B
Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to not providing Hospice care plan training and training on oxygen needs to be complete, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
87412(c)Type B
Based on observation, interview, & record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to facility not having completed staff training on file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
87412(a)(6)(A)Type B
87463(h)Type B
Based on observation, interview, & record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to all 6 residents not having either current or completed physician reports on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
1569.695(c)Type B
Based on observation, interview, & record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to facility not providing verification, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 13, 2026 inspection of COTTAGE INC, THE?

This was a inspection inspection of COTTAGE INC, THE on April 13, 2026. 13 citations were issued: 4 Type A (serious) and 9 Type B.

Were any citations issued to COTTAGE INC, THE on April 13, 2026?

Yes, 13 citations were issued (4 Type A, 9 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, interview, & record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the fa..."

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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Routine inspection·April 13, 2026