6726 Gaviota Ave
Lake Balboa, CA 91406
6 beds • Est. 2019 (6 years) • Get directions
15 state citations (5 serious, 10 minor) and 5 verified complaints since 2021 across 17 inspections. Several verified complaints involved personal care for 1 resident with complex mobility and incontinence needs: state investigators confirmed staff failed to consistently meet the resident's daily care needs, failed to reposition the resident as required, and documented multiple instances of the resident being left in wet bedding and a soiled diaper for extended periods. A 2023 case management visit found medications for all 6 residents in care pre-poured and stored outside their original containers for more than 24 hours, resulting in a citation under Title 22 regulations. State investigators also found that at least 1 resident lacked a valid, updated admission agreement after a change in facility ownership, as the original agreement was never updated when the facility was relicensed in September 2019. Annual inspections in 2021, 2022, and 2023 found the physical plant, kitchen, and medication storage areas generally in order with no additional deficiencies noted during those visits.
The Cottages of Lake Balboa 3 is a 6-bed residential care home in Lake Balboa. The facility offers assisted living, memory care.
The community is a faith-based community.
Intimate home setting
Only 6 beds — a small, personal environment with high staff-to-resident attention.
Faith-based community
Rooted in faith values with spiritual programs and chapel services available.
Memory care specialty
Dedicated memory care program for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Active lifestyle programs
Offers organized activities, events, and social programs to keep residents engaged.
Dining program
Provides prepared meals and dining services for residents.
Regulatory citation history
Has received 5 Type A citations (serious — these indicate immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights). Ask what corrective actions have been taken.
Substantiated complaints on file
7 of 16 complaint allegations have been substantiated by state investigators. Review the facility's public inspection reports for details.
Limited amenities
As a 6-bed residential home, amenities and activities may be more limited than larger communities.
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6726 Gaviota Ave, Lake Balboa, CA 91406
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