Jeffries Home Rcfe
State licensed2545 W White Chapel Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
The Cottage
Porterville, CaliforniaState inspected Apr 30, 2026, 15 citations since 2022
About The Cottage
The Cottage Inc provides personalized assisted living for seniors in Porterville, California who want independence with reliable support nearby. Our compassionate team helps residents maintain their daily routines while offering the care and safety they deserve.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#547202420, Licensed
Location
Porterville, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
19127 Avenue 150, Porterville, California 93257
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects The Cottage. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited The Cottage on April 30, 2026.
Since May 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections and 5 other visits.
Inspectors issued 4 Type A citations and 11 Type B citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
No complaints were investigated in that time.
Last visit
Apr 30, 2026
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
4
Type B citations
11
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 5 | 4 | 11 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Apr 13, 2026, Mar 24, 2025, Apr 30, 2024, Dec 6, 2023, May 31, 2022.
Complaints
- Date not reportedOutcome not reported
- 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
- 547202420
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- April 14, 2011
- Licensee
- Cottage Inc, the
- Administrator
- Thompson, Jennifer
Location
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19127 Avenue 150Porterville, CA 93257
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has The Cottage had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued The Cottage 4 Type A citations and 11 Type B citations since May 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 The Cottage last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on April 30, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about The Cottage?+
The state has no complaint investigations on record for The Cottage since May 2022.
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.