Fidler Cottage is a residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California — state license #198603340, with a licensed capacity of 6, listed as closed, change of ownership in the CDSS record we retrieved August 2, 2026. It does not appear on the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver participant list checked August 9, 2026 — that list covers the state waiver only, not a home's own payment arrangements. California has 7 dated inspection and complaint documents on file for this home going back to 2021, the most recent dated September 30, 2024 — published below in full, verbatim and unscored.

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Fidler Cottage

The state record lists this licence as “Closed, Change of Ownership”. A closed licence cannot admit residents. We keep closed licences published because “is this place licensed?” deserves an honest answer.

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Residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) · Small home, 6 residents · Long Beach, CA · Los Angeles County
Closed in state recordWheelchairMemory careHospiceBedridden
No openings reportedBeds change hands in days · we confirm by phone before any referral
License #198603340, held since 2020 · read from the California state record on August 2, 2026 ·See on State Site →
2874 Fidler Ave · Long Beach, Los Angeles County
Phone
(424) 241-4625
from the state licensing roster · August 2, 2026
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Website
None on file
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Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved for 6 residents
Dementia / memory careVerified in record
Hospice careApproved for 2 residents
Bedridden careApproved for 1 resident

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What the state record says, word for word
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR 6 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDRIDDEN IN BDRM #4. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 2.State service designation983 - RCFE / DEMENTIAthe CDSS license record, verbatim · checked August 2, 2026

“RCFE / Dementia” is the state’s designation for a home with an approved Dementia Care Plan of Operation — it’s recorded separately from the comments above, which is why the memory-care approval may not appear in that text.

Since 2021, the state has visited this home 7 times and filed 7 documents. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated September 30, 2024.

Most recent state visit
September 30, 2024
Occupancy at the October 10, 2022 visit
6 of 6 beds

The state's published file for this home includes 2 documents with transcribed findings, dated October 25, 2021 to October 10, 2022. 2 of the 2 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (1), “Unsubstantiated” (1). 2 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word.

Summary composed by computer from the 2 documents below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedinvestigated, but couldn’t be confirmed either way — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe state concluded it was false or couldn’t have happenedType A citationthe most serious: an immediate health-or-safety risk, usually fixed on the spot or on a short deadlineType B citationless serious, with a deadline to fix
The last 36 months — 3 of 7 documentsFull record on the state’s site →
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Sep 30, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Sep 25, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

20231 state visit · 1 document
Sep 5, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Beside homes the same size
Type A citations0typical 0
Type B citations1typical 0
Substantiated complaints1typical 0
Total complaints2typical 0
State visits on file7typical 6
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 5,773 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this license since 2020.
Year-by-year trend
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated2024220202311020222202021221
An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record.Operate this home? Respond to or correct any document here, free. Respond or correct →

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≈ $4,000–$6,500 /mo
our estimate — Los Angeles County band, market research June 2026; not this home’s quoted price
$3,000 · statewide low$8,000 · statewide high
California’s public record holds no per-home price, so we never invent one.
Ways families pay here
Private pay — ask what the base rate includes and what’s billed separately.SSI/SSP — California’s board-and-care payment standard is $1,626.07/mo (2026): $1,444.07 to the home, $182 stays with the resident.Medi-Cal ALW — this home isn’t on the DHCS waiver list (checked August 9, 2026). Details →

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Is Fidler Cottage licensed?

No — not currently. The CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026 lists Fidler Cottage in Long Beach (Los Angeles County), California license #198603340, as “Closed, Change Of Ownership”, formerly licensed for 6 residents. State records list 7 inspection and complaint documents since 2021; the most recent, a facility evaluation report dated September 30, 2024, appears in the inspection record on this page.

Can Fidler Cottage care for dementia, hospice, bedridden, or non-ambulatory residents?

From the CDSS license record, checked August 2, 2026.

The CDSS license record checked August 2, 2026 lists Fidler Cottage with clearances for wheelchair / non-ambulatory, dementia / memory care, hospice care, and bedridden. Clearances describe what the license permits, not day-to-day staffing — confirm current scope and availability with the home directly on a tour.

Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryDementia / memory careHospice careBedridden

From the California state record. Some approvals are bed- or room-specific — always confirm current scope with the facility.

What the state record says, word for word
Verbatim, from the CDSS license recordAGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR 6 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDRIDDEN IN BDRM #4. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 2.

How much does Fidler Cottage cost?

California's public licensing record does not include Fidler Cottage's monthly price, so we never show or estimate one for a specific home. As county-level context only, assisted living in Los Angeles County typically runs $5,000–$7,500/mo and small board-and-care homes $4,000–$6,500/mo (market research compiled June 2026 — ranges, not quotes; California's 2026 SSI/SSP board-and-care payment standard is $1,626.07/month, of which $1,444.07 is the room-and-board portion paid to the home). Ask the home for its own rate sheet and what the base rate includes — or use the cost section at the top of this page.

Does Fidler Cottage accept Medi-Cal or the Assisted Living Waiver?

Fidler Cottage is not in the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver participant record we checked August 9, 2026 — that list covers only the state's ALW program, not a home's own payment policies, so ask the home directly about private Medi-Cal arrangements. The waiver pays for assisted-living care services (not room and board) at participating homes; every DHCS-listed home appears on our statewide Medi-Cal page.

Assisted living on Medi-Cal in California →See the DHCS list →

How full it was at the last state visit

6 of 6 beds occupied (100%) when the state visited on October 10, 2022. Availability changes constantly — confirm a current opening with the home.

What do state inspections show for Fidler Cottage?

Verbatim from CDSS complaint-investigation reports — the state's own words, never summarized by us. Record checked August 2, 2026.

The CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026 lists 7 state visits and 7 dated documents since 2021 for Fidler Cottage; 2 complaint-investigation narratives are transcribed verbatim below. The most recent, dated October 10, 2022, records an allegation the state marked “Unsubstantiated”. Open any entry to read the state's full finding, word for word.

Most licensed homes receive some findings over 36 months; what matters is what was found and whether it was corrected. Counts here are shown compared with homes of similar size, and the state's own words appear in full below.

2 transcribed reports on file

2022

Complaint investigationAllegation reviewed · Unsubstantiated
Allegation the state reviewedFinancial Abuse
State's findingUnsubstantiatedThe state investigated but could not confirm the allegation. This is not a finding of wrongdoing.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Pamela Bunker conducted an unannounced complaint visit on Monday, October 10, 2022. Upon arrival at the facility. LPA Bunker called the facility via telephone and conducted a Risk Assessment. Based on the assessment, the facility is cleared of COVID-19 infection. LPA Bunker met with Kian Pascual and spoke to Administrator Heidi Skiles via telephone. LPA Bunker explained the purpose of today's visit. The investigation consisted of the following: During the course of the investigation LPA Bunker interviewed staff 1-3 (S1-S3), residents 1-3 (R1-R3), and witnesses 1-2 (W1-W2) all stated the facility staff is not financially abusing residents. Allegation: Financial Abuse: S1-S3, R1, and W1 stated it was a misunderstanding. R1 stated she tried to transfer money to pay for her room and board over the phone. R1 stated she entered the wrong password after too many attempts the bank blocked her bank account from making any transactions. R1 stated the bank said she— CDSS inspection report, October 10, 2022 · control 11-AS-20220617154549

2021

Complaint investigationAllegation reviewed · Substantiated
Allegation the state reviewedFacility did not obtain converted room permit.
State's findingSubstantiatedThe state investigated and found this allegation more likely than not true.
On 10/25/21 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jade Jordan conducted an Unannouced Complaint Inspection regarding the allegation above. LPA Spoke with Licensee/Administrator Heidi Skiles, and the purpose of the visit was explained. Investigation consisted of the following: Physical plant tour including the garage, interviews with staff and Administrator, and requested resident roster. Regarding Allegation : Facility did not obtain converted room permit. Lpa observed the detached garage, there was unit build consistant of a studio sized room, with 4 enclosed walls, lighting and electricity. Inside there was a bed with no frame on the floor. Personal belongings of staff, space heater, and freestanding closet rack with clothing. LPA Spoke with the Hustband of Licensee Jake Skiles and he infomed LPA that they are currently in the process of submitting an Application with the city of Long Beach for a staff room, which will be used as a stafff break room. Mr. Skiles informed LPA that the city i— CDSS inspection report, October 25, 2021 · control 11-AS-20211018112050

Transcribed from CDSS complaint-investigation reports · record checked August 2, 2026.

What the state has logged

California has logged 7 state visits for this home as of August 2, 2026. These are the home's own counts, straight from that record — shown beside the statewide median for small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds), computed across all 5,773 licensed homes of that size, because larger and longer-licensed homes naturally accumulate more visits and reports. They are facts, not a grade — a citation may be minor and since corrected, and an “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing.

Type A citations
0
typical for this size: 0
Type B citations
1
typical for this size: 0
Substantiated complaints
1
typical for this size: 0
Total complaints
2
typical for this size: 0
State visits on file
7
typical for this size: 6
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