The Cottages Of Lake Balboa 2
State licensed6728 Gaviota Ave, Lake Balboa, CA 91406
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
The Cottages Of Lake Balboa 3
Lake Balboa, CaliforniaState inspected Sep 30, 2026, 13 citations since 2022
About The Cottages Of Lake Balboa 3
The Cottages of Lake Balboa 3 provides compassionate assisted living for seniors in Lake Balboa, California who need support with daily activities while maintaining independence. Our caring staff creates a comfortable home environment where residents thrive.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#197609873, Licensed
Location
Lake Balboa, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
6726 Gaviota Ave, Lake Balboa, California 91406
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects The Cottages Of Lake Balboa 3. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited The Cottages Of Lake Balboa 3 on September 30, 2026.
Since March 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections, 7 complaint visits and 2 other visits.
Inspectors issued 3 Type A citations and 10 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.
The state investigated 5 complaints, and found 2 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
Sep 30, 2026
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
3
Type B citations
10
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Other visits | 2 | 3 | 8 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Sep 30, 2026, Sep 2, 2025, Aug 29, 2024, Sep 14, 2023, Sep 13, 2022.
Complaints
- October 30, 20232 unsubstantiated
- October 16, 20231 allegation substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- February 17, 20231 allegation substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- February 17, 20232 unsubstantiated
- March 26, 20221 unsubstantiated
- 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
- 197609873
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- September 13, 2019
- Licensee
- Cottages of Lake Balboa, Inc., the
- Administrator
- Justin Levi
Location
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6726 Gaviota AveLake Balboa, CA 91406
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has The Cottages Of Lake Balboa 3 had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued The Cottages Of Lake Balboa 3 3 Type A citations and 10 Type B citations since March 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 Cottages Of Lake Balboa 3 last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on September 30, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about The Cottages Of Lake Balboa 3?+
The state investigated 5 complaints since March 2022. Of the allegations, 2 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 7 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.