Irvine, California
Irvine Cottage 5
Assisted Living · Memory Care
2 Brandywine, Irvine, CA 92620
Irvine Cottage 5 is an intimate assisted living and memory care home in Irvine, California, serving six residents.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- March 2023
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
Irvine Cottage 5 has a citation-free record across all 3 inspections since it was licensed in March 2023, with no Type A or Type B findings and no substantiated complaints.
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- Track record — Every inspection conducted at this small 6-bed home has closed without any citations, covering areas like medication management and resident care planning.
- Operating tenure — The community has been licensed for about 3.4 years, and its inspection history so far — three cycles with a consistent annual cadence — shows a steady, clean pattern rather than a one-time snapshot.
- Complaints — There have been no complaint investigations of any kind during the licensed period, meaning the clean record isn't just an absence of inspection findings but also an absence of any reported concerns to investigate.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #306006261
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 3
- Complaint investigation visits
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 5
Facility evaluation
Mar 25, 2026
Facility evaluation
Mar 25, 2025
Facility evaluation
Mar 22, 2024
Facility evaluation
Mar 20, 2023
Facility evaluation
Mar 7, 2023
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Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,600 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $4,600 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $5,500 / mo
Financial Assistance
What is the ALW?
The Assisted Living Waiver is a Medi-Cal program that pays for assisted living care in place of a nursing home. Residents must be on Medi-Cal (no share of cost) and meet a nursing-facility level of care; only communities enrolled with the state can accept it.
Listed as a participating provider by the California Department of Health Care Services (Jan 2026 list).
Care & support
Daily Care Services
8 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Incontinence care
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
8 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Pet Friendly
- Private bathroom
- Activity room
- Beauty salon / Barber
Outdoor Spaces
1 feature- Outdoor common space
Dining Options
2 features- Accommodates special diets
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 1 review published on other websites
AI review summary
Reviewers consistently praise the attentive, warm caregivers at Irvine Cottage 5, though families should confirm details like pricing and staffing levels directly on a tour.
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- Staff & care — Caregivers Hazel and Conrad are described as great people who provide attentive, personal care.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Families note a consistently cheerful and happy mood among staff, contributing to a warm community feel.
- Dining — Meals are noted as looking appealing and appetizing.
- Financial transparency — Reviews don't mention pricing or how costs may change with increased care needs, so families should ask about this directly.
- Staff & care — It's worth confirming staffing levels and coverage during evenings and weekends since reviews focus mainly on daytime caregiving impressions.
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