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The Cottage

1258 N. Sierra Bonita Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91104

6 beds • Est. 2005 (20 years)

FYI Safety Score™

8.1 Good

5 citations in the last 2 years and 5 older across 5 inspections. No complaints have been substantiated. Last inspected in August 2025.

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Why we like it

The Cottage is a 6-bed small residential care home in Pasadena. Over 5 state inspections, the facility has received 4 Type A citations (serious) and 6 Type B citations (minor).

This facility does not appear to have a website. Contact them directly for details about services, availability, and pricing.

  • Intimate home setting

    Only 6 beds — a small, personal environment where staff can give individualized attention to each resident.

  • Regulatory citation history

    Has received 4 Type A citations (serious — these indicate immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights). Ask what corrective actions have been taken.

  • Limited information available

    This facility does not have a website, which limits the information we can provide. We recommend contacting them directly to learn about their services, staffing, and care approach.

Pricing

Est. starting from $3,300/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.

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Where you'll live

1258 N. Sierra Bonita Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104

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Frequently asked questions

How safe is The Cottage?
The Cottage has a FYI Safety Score of 8.1 out of 9.9, our proprietary score based on California state inspection records. 10 state citations and 0 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 5 inspections.
How much does The Cottage cost?
The Cottage starts at $3,300 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does The Cottage offer memory care?
The Cottage does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does The Cottage accept Medi-Cal?
The Cottage is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was The Cottage last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to The Cottage was on 2025-08-19. The facility has received 5 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does The Cottage have?
The Cottage has 10 state citations and 0 verified complaints since 2021 across 5 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 8.1 out of 9.9, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has The Cottage been in operation?
The Cottage has been licensed for 20 years in Pasadena, California, with a licensed capacity of 6 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
197605964
Size
6 beds (Small Home (1–6 beds))
Licensed Since
August 10, 2005 (20 years)
Licensee
Chris Gutierrez
Administrator
Chris Gutierrez
Phone
(626) 794-9585
Address
1258 N. Sierra Bonita Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104

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