Ventura, California
Cottage Inn
Assisted Living · Memory Care · Residential Care
191 Wayview Court, Ventura, CA 93003
Cottage Inn is a 6-bed residential care facility for the elderly located in the hills of Ventura, California, offering assisted living and memory care for dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- January 2021
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings in the state record
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 2
AI summary
Cottage Inn has no Type A findings across 5.6 years of operation, but 6 administrative (Type B) citations and 6 substantiated allegations have accumulated, nearly all within the past three years.
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- Track record — Over 5.6 years of licensed operation, Cottage Inn has no Type A (most severe) citations, but has accrued 6 Type B administrative citations tied to paperwork, posting, or minor procedural gaps.
- Recent 3 years — All 6 substantiated allegations and all 6 Type B citations fall within the past three years, so this is a current pattern rather than an old, resolved issue.
- Complaints — With 6 complaint investigations against only 5 routine inspections, this community has drawn more scrutiny through complaints than through scheduled visits, and roughly 40% of investigated allegations were substantiated.
- Operating tenure — A 6-bed home licensed since 2021 has a moderate operating history; five inspection cycles and six complaint investigations provide a reasonable, though not extensive, sample to judge consistency.
- 1.Which categories of allegations were substantiated in the past three years, and what corrective actions were taken?
- 2.What specific administrative gaps led to the six Type B citations, and have they been resolved and verified by a follow-up inspection?
- 3.Given the higher volume of complaints relative to inspections, what changes has the community made to reduce the number of substantiated complaints going forward?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #565850074
- 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
- 6
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 6
- Substantiated allegations
- 6
Available reports · 12
Complaint investigation
Apr 21, 2026
Facility evaluation
Jan 6, 2026
Complaint investigation
Oct 28, 2025
Facility evaluation
Oct 28, 2025
Complaint investigation
Mar 27, 2025
1–5 of 12 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$7,300 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $7,300 / mo
Memory CareStarting at$7,300 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $7,300 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Incontinence care
- Diabetes / insulin management
Specialized Care
4 services
- Parkinson's program
- Hospice agency partnership
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
Memory Care
1 service
- Dementia-certified staff
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
8 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Pet Friendly
- Private bathroom
- Beauty salon / Barber
Outdoor Spaces
2 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
Dining Options
3 features- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Room service
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
4.9Average RatingAveraged from 10 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families consistently describe Cottage Inn as a small, warm home where attentive staff provide compassionate end-of-life and memory care, with communication a standout strength.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe caregivers as gentle, loving, and attentive, especially during residents' final days of life.
- Communication — Families highlight clear, consistent updates and easy access to the owner or manager whenever questions or concerns came up.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is frequently praised as a small, cozy, home-like setting in a quiet, tranquil neighborhood rather than a large institutional facility.
- Daily life & dignity — Reviewers note that residents were treated with respect and dignity, with individualized attention to their specific needs.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — One reviewer specifically noted the home met cleanliness standards and adhered to medication management and regulatory requirements.
- Specialized care learning curve — One family mentioned staff had to learn diabetic-friendly food management on the go, so it's worth asking how the team handles specific medical or dietary conditions.
- Value & pricing — Reviews don't discuss costs or how fees change with increased care needs, so families should confirm pricing structure and any care-level increases during a tour.
- Staffing levels — Since the community is small, ask about weekend and overnight staffing ratios to understand coverage during off-hours.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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