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Cottages at Hemet

1177 S Palm Ave

Hemet, CA 92543

110 beds • Est. 2017 (8 years)Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW)


FYI Safety Score

3.7 Severe

14 state citations (3 serious, 11 minor) and 8 verified complaints since 2021 across 47 inspections. Among the substantiated findings: in 2021, a resident fell and sustained extensive bruising including a facial hematoma requiring medical attention, and declined significantly in condition afterward. In 2022, investigators confirmed a separate fall incident in which only 1 caregiver was present for a resident requiring total assistance, with no additional fall mitigation measures in place beyond a call button the resident routinely removed. That same year, mold was confirmed in the facility's walk-in refrigerator, with evidence it had been present since at least January 2022. In 2023, a hot water outage affecting multiple resident rooms was substantiated, with inspectors finding the facility's corrective timeline unreasonable. More recent complaints from 2024 and 2025 covering allegations of inadequate staffing, billing irregularities, and care quality were investigated and found unsubstantiated.


Why we like it

Cottages at Hemet is a 110-bed assisted living community in Hemet, a retirement-friendly city in Riverside County's San Jacinto Valley. The community offers a more affordable option in the Inland Empire, with a cottage-style layout in a quieter desert-edge setting.

  • Cottage-cluster layout, not a hallway corridor

    Six individual cottages, each with its own shared kitchen, living room, and activity space. Residents live in smaller neighborhood-scale clusters rather than a standard wing-and-corridor floor plan.

  • On-campus dog park, pets welcome

    Pre-approved cats and dogs are allowed, with dedicated walking paths and a dog park on the grounds — uncommon at this price point.

  • Multiple care tracks on one address

    Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care are all offered at this location, reducing the likelihood of a forced move if care needs escalate.

  • Facility-verified pricing from $2,495/month

    Starting rate is confirmed by the facility — a lower-than-average verified entry point for licensed assisted living in Riverside County.

  • FYI Safety Score 5.2 — ask about recent citations

    Below the 7.0 baseline. Ask specifically about CCLD citations from the past two years and what operational changes followed.

  • 110-bed capacity inside a cottage-marketed community

    At 110 licensed beds across six cottages, confirm how many residents share each cottage and what the staff-to-resident ratio is per unit.

  • Verify the Memory Care license before counting on it

    Memory Care is marketed on the website — ask to see the active license type and confirm what dedicated dementia programming is in place before treating it as a guaranteed care pathway.


Pricing

Assisted Living

Private Room$2,495/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.


Where you'll live

1177 S Palm Ave, Hemet, CA 92543

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Amenities & Services

24-Hour Staff
Memory Care Program
Respite Care
Dining
Housekeeping
Private Bathroom
Activities Program
Library
Garden
Courtyard
Walking Paths
Cable TV

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Cottages at Hemet?
Cottages at Hemet has a FYI Safety Score of 3.7 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 19 state citations and 9 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 50 inspections.
How much does Cottages at Hemet cost?
Cottages at Hemet starts at $2,495 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Cottages at Hemet offer memory care?
Cottages at Hemet does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does Cottages at Hemet accept Medi-Cal?
Yes, Cottages at Hemet participates in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program and accepts Medi-Cal.
When was Cottages at Hemet last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Cottages at Hemet was on 2026-05-20. The facility has received 50 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Cottages at Hemet have?
Cottages at Hemet has 19 state citations and 9 verified complaints since 2021 across 50 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 3.7 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Cottages at Hemet been in operation?
Cottages at Hemet has been licensed for 8 years in Hemet, California, with a licensed capacity of 110 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
331800055
Size
110 beds (Large Community (50+ beds))
Licensed Since
August 14, 2017 (8 years)
Licensee
Pacifica Sl Hemet Llc;Hemet Mgr Llc
Administrator
Bottinelli,Sheila
Phone
(951) 923-2844
Address
1177 S Palm Ave, Hemet, CA 92543

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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