Lake Balboa, California
The Cottages of Lake Balboa 1
Assisted Living · Residential Care · Memory Care
6724 Gaviota Avenue, Lake Balboa, CA 91406
The Cottages of Lake Balboa is a residential care community in Lake Balboa, California offering assisted living, board-and-care, and memory care for adults with a range of physical, medical, and cognitive needs.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- September 2019
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
Across nearly seven years of operation, The Cottages of Lake Balboa 1 has never received a Type A citation, the state's most severe class for findings that affect resident safety or care, with only 2 administrative citations on record.
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- Track record — Five inspections and one complaint investigation over the licensed period produced zero Type A findings and just 2 minor administrative (Type B) citations, indicating a consistently clean operating history.
- Complaints — Three allegations were investigated over the years and none were substantiated, meaning the concerns raised were looked into but not confirmed.
- Operating tenure — Nearly 7 years of licensed operation with a small, 6-bed capacity gives a reasonably solid track record to evaluate, and the pattern has held steady through multiple inspection cycles including one as recent as August 2025.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #197609865
- 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
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 1
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 2
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 10
Facility evaluation
Aug 14, 2025
Facility evaluation
Aug 22, 2024
Complaint investigation
Mar 18, 2024
Facility evaluation
Jan 22, 2024
Facility evaluation
Sep 14, 2023
1–5 of 10 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,690 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $4,690 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $5,690 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
7 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Activity room
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Private bathroom
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
Dining Options
6 features
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Kosher meals available
- Room service
- Restaurant-style dining
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
2.1Average RatingAveraged from 11 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families consistently praise the attentive, home-like care and responsive staff, but should ask directly about pricing stability and how rent increases are communicated over time.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe the caregiving team, including staff members like Justin, as knowledgeable, compassionate, and deeply attentive to residents' medical and emotional needs.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Families frequently highlight the home-like, intimate setting as a major advantage over larger, more institutional facilities.
- Communication — Multiple reviewers praise management and staff for being responsive and easy to work with, especially when coordinating care remotely or after a health crisis.
- Daily life & dignity — Reviewers note residents are treated like family, kept clean and safe, and given individualized attention that eases anxiety.
- Activities — Some reviewers mention enjoyable activities and holiday events, along with cherished photos and memories shared with families.
- Financial transparency — One family described a steep, poorly explained rent increase and lack of clarity on cost breakdowns, so families should ask how and when rate changes are communicated.
- Value & pricing — While most reviewers call the cost reasonable, one described pricing practices as profit-driven, so it's worth clarifying the long-term rate structure before committing.
- Staffing coverage — One reviewer noted a lack of onsite medical staff outside day shift hours, which families should confirm directly regarding nights and weekends.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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