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State licensedAssisted Living
North County Cottage
Escondido, CaliforniaState inspected Jul 10, 2026, 2 citations since 2022
About North County Cottage
North County Cottage brings personalized assisted living to Escondido, California with a focus on maintaining independence while providing daily support. Our caregiving team helps residents with activities of daily living in a warm, home-like setting designed for comfort and dignity.
Community at a glance
Capacity
13 residents
State license
#374603738, Licensed
Location
Escondido, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
221 W 6th Ave, Escondido, California 92025
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects North County Cottage. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited North County Cottage on July 10, 2026.
Since July 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections and 1 complaint visit.
Inspectors issued 2 Type B citations. A Type B citation means a potential risk if not corrected.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 1 complaint, and found 1 allegation substantiated.
Last visit
Jul 10, 2026
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
2
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Other visits | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Jul 10, 2026, Jul 31, 2025, Jul 10, 2024, Jul 20, 2023, Jul 13, 2022.
Complaints
- September 22, 20221 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 374603738
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 13 residents
- Licensed since
- July 31, 2017
- Licensee
- North County Cottage Inc
- Administrator
- Mari Dee Sandra Cid
Location
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221 W 6th AveEscondido, CA 92025
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has North County Cottage had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued North County Cottage 0 Type A citations and 2 Type B citations since July 2022. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was North County Cottage last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on July 10, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about North County Cottage?+
The state investigated 1 complaint since July 2022. Of the allegations, 1 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 0 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.