The Cottages of Lake Balboa 3

Why we like it

• 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.

Where you'll live

Amenities & Services

Frequently asked questions

How safe is The Cottages of Lake Balboa 3?

The Cottages of Lake Balboa 3 has a FYI Safety Score of 5.7 out of 9.9, our proprietary score based on California state inspection records. 15 state citations and 5 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 17 inspections.

Does The Cottages of Lake Balboa 3 accept Medi-Cal?

The Cottages of Lake Balboa 3 is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.

When was The Cottages of Lake Balboa 3 last inspected?

The most recent state inspection visit to The Cottages of Lake Balboa 3 was on 2025-09-02. The facility has received 17 total inspection visits on record.

How many violations does The Cottages of Lake Balboa 3 have?

The Cottages of Lake Balboa 3 has 15 state citations and 5 verified complaints since 2021 across 17 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 5.7 out of 9.9, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.

How long has The Cottages of Lake Balboa 3 been in operation?

The Cottages of Lake Balboa 3 has been licensed for 6 years in Lake Balboa, California, with a licensed capacity of 6 beds.

Facility Details

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

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