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Lucie's Cozy CottageLicense #374604015 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareLucie's Cozy CottageLicense #374604015 · 7909 Western Trails Drive, El Cajon, CA · (619) 749-7363Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Starting rate$5,500/mo

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Mid-size home · Licensed for 9 · El Cajon

Lucie's Cozy Cottage

7909 Western Trails Drive, El Cajon, CA 92021 · Licensed since 2017

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Lucie's Cozy Cottage

Overview

Starting rate

$5,500 a month

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Languages spoken: EnglishThe home’s website · January 23, 2025
  • Licensed for 9: a mid-size care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 7 residents
  • Dementia
  • Hospiceup to 6 residents
  • Bedriddenup to 2 residents

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
THE FACILITY SERVES NINE (9) ELDERLY RESIDENTS; SIXTY (60) AND ABOVE; SEVEN (7) OF WHICH MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY; TWO (2) OF WHICH MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOM #6; HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR SIX (6).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

Care services

These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.

  • Assisted living

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

  • Help with bathing or showering

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

  • Assistance with transfers

    Reported on caringcottages.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Respite / short-term stays

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

  • Help with dressing and grooming

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

  • Works with hospice

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

  • Activities of daily living the home lists help withGrooming · Dressing · Bathing · Eating · Getting up and out of bed · Dressing up · and 1 more

    Grooming · Dressing · Bathing · Eating · Getting up and out of bed · Dressing up — reported on caringcottages.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Other personal care needs — reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

  • Clinicians who come to the homeMobile doctors · Nurses

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

  • CPR / first aid certified staff

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

  • Secured building entry

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

  • Staff background checksEvery licensed home in California must do this.

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

  • Emergency call system

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Lucie's Cozy Cottage: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$5,500a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

Costs & moving in

  • What the base rate includesPaid utilities · Heating · Air conditioning · Utilities

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$5,500likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$5,500this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

  • Shared room insteadAsknot on file

    This home’s listed starting rate is for assisted living private room. A shared room, if one is offered, may cost less — ask.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $5,500–$6,100
$5,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,500–$9,650
$8,000

Lines marked “Ask” are not in the totals.

How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Rates at nearby homes17 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $7,000

$3,000$7,000

This homeA nearby home’s published starting rate

17 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$6,750.

  • Senior Care & Comfort LivingEl Cajon · 1.4 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Lakeside ManorLakeside · 1.9 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,150Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • La Cruz Senior CareEl Cajon · 1.9 mi · Mid-size home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Lexington HouseEl Cajon · 3.0 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Villa AlegreEl Cajon · 3.3 mi · Small home
    $6,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Parkway Gardens Retirement Care HomeEl Cajon · 3.3 mi · Mid-size home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Lilac Chateau 1Santee · 3.4 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Silver Heart ChateauSantee · 3.4 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Noble Living IIEl Cajon · 3.6 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Sierra Sunshine CareEl Cajon · 3.7 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Jobeth Home CareEl Cajon · 3.9 mi · Small home
    $4,650Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Pine Tree Home 2El Cajon · 4.0 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Mom's HouseSantee · 4.0 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • La Valhalla Residential CareEl Cajon · 4.1 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Care Plus MansionEl Cajon · 4.2 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Meadow Creek VillaEl Cajon · 4.5 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Lake Canyon HomeSantee · 4.9 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

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An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.

Daily life

Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.

Rooms & the spaces they will use (10)Room types · Outdoor space · Staff help residents use devices
  • Room typesFurnished · Unfurnished

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

  • Outdoor spacePatio · Garden

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

  • Staff help residents use devices

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

  • Rooms come furnished

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

  • Common areasLounges · Library · Outdoor gardens

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

  • Emergency call system in the room

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

  • AmenitiesLounges · A library

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

  • Hospital bed permitted in the room

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

  • Housekeeping

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

  • Cable or satellite TV

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (6)Meals provided per day · Special diets supported · Snacks available
  • Meals provided per day3

    Reported on caringcottages.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Special diets supportedDietary restrictions · Special requests · Options to suit dietary needs

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

  • Snacks available

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

  • Residents choose between options at each meal

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

  • Meals provided

    Reported on caringcottages.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Dining atmosphereHome-cooked meals

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (1)Activity types offered
  • Activity types offeredSharing stories · Playing games · Birthday celebrations · Activity programs · Arts and crafts · Karaoke · and 2 more

    Sharing stories · Playing games · Birthday celebrations — reported on caringcottages.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Activity programs · Arts and crafts · Karaoke · Puzzles · Bingo — reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

Faith, culture & language (2)Languages spoken by caregivers · English proficiency of care staff addressed
  • Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

  • English proficiency of care staff addressed

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

Visiting & staying involved (2)Staff help with video calls · URL of the photo gallery page
  • Staff help with video calls

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated January 23, 2025.

  • URL of the photo gallery page

    Reported on caringcottages.com · source dated March 2, 2026.

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Where it is

7909 Western Trails Drive, El Cajon, CA 92021Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #374604015 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 4 of 6 documents

20252 state visits · 2 documents

Dec 2, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angelica Boyles conducted an unannounced case management visit. LPA was greeted by and allowed entry into the facility by Administrator Kevin Fleck and discussed the purpose of the visit regarding an increase in capacity. The Licensee applied for an increase in total capacity from six (6) residents to nine (9) residents. The approved Fire Clearance dated 11/25/25 reflects a total capacity of nine (9) residents in care, seven (7) may be non-ambulatory and two (2) may be bedridden. LPA toured the facility and observed it to reflect the updated Fire Clearance and floor plan. No deficiencies were observed or cited during today's today. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Kevin Fleck and a copy of this report and the Licensee Rights (LIC 9058 03/22) were provided and signature on this form acknowledges receipt.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 2, 2025
Nov 5, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angelica Boyles conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by, identified herself to, and discussed the purpose of the visit with Administrator Kevin Fleck. The facility's license shows a maximum capacity of six (6) residents. During today’s inspection there were five (5) residents in care. LPA, accompanied by Administrator, toured the interior and exterior of the facility, and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Resident bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows and screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and resident activities. The facility’s ambient internal temperature was comfortable and compliant. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to residents were all compliant. No pools or bodies of water were observed on the premises. Per Administrator, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. Fire extinguisher(s) were serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. There were no sharp objects, toxic chemicals/poisons or open-faced heaters accessible to residents. [CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C] [CONTINUED FROM LIC 809] Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA interviewed staff and residents. LPA reviewed staff and resident records/files. The interviews did not raise any significant licensing concerns. The reviewed files contained required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. The Administrator presented proof of current/active business liability insurance. There was at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present, all safely stored in the kitchen. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. No deficiencies were observed or cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Kevin Fleck, and a copy of this report and Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC 9058 03/22) were provided. Administrator’s signature below serves as acknowledgment of receipt of the documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 5, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Dec 3, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ryan Fulton conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by and discussed the purpose of the visit to Administrator Kevin Fleck. The facility's license shows a maximum capacity of six (6) residents. During today’s inspection there were five (5) residents in care. LPA and Administrator Kevin Fleck toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. residents' bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. There was at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present, all of which are safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. Toxic chemicals/poisons were locked and inaccessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. The facility’s ambient internal temperature was compliant at 68 F. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to residents were all compliant: Kitchen sink was 106.6 F; bathroom #1 sink was 107.3 F and bathroom #2 sink was 107.2 F. No pools or bodies of water exist on the premises. Per licensee, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide/Smoke detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all in working order. Fire extinguisher was serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit was complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Kevin Fleck to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 3, 2024

20231 state visit · 1 document

Dec 15, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nacole Patterson conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by and discussed the purpose of the visit to Licensee Kevin Fleck. The facility's license shows a maximum capacity of six (6) non-ambulatory residents, one (1) of whom may be bedridden in room #6 only. During today’s inspection there were 6 residents in care. LPA and Licensee Kevin Fleck toured the interior and exterior of the facility, and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. Facility contained at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. No toxic chemicals/poisons were accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. No pools or bodies of water exist on the premises. Per licensee, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all in working order. Fire extinguisher(s) were serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA interviewed staff and clients, and reviewed staff and client records/files. The files reviewed by LPA contained required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Kevin Fleck to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 15, 2023
Earlier years2021 to 2023 · 2 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Feb 3, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tammer de los Santos visited the facility to conduct an annual required licensing inspection. LPA was granted entry into the facility by Caregiver Teci Fernandes to whom LPA disclosed the purpose of the visit. Administrator Kevin Fleck joined later During today's visit, LPA toured the facility and verified compliance with infection control practices. LPA observed one central entry point for universal entry screening; a sign-in policy enacted for visitors; signs in the facility to promote hand hygiene, cough / sneeze etiquette, symptom, and transmission awareness; face coverings worn by staff; hand sanitizer readily available; available visitation area; and an ample supply of cleaning products and personal protective equipment. LPA provided additional guidance on using only paper towels in the common bathrooms. Administrator previously submitted an Infection Control Plan. No deficiencies were cited during today’s visit. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Kevin Fleck, and copies of this report and Licensee Rights (LIC 9058) were provided at the conclusion of the visit. Facility representative’s signature on this form acknowledges receipt of the rights and a copy of the report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 3, 2023

20211 state visit · 1 document

Dec 29, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Liliana Silveira conducted an unannounced annual required licensing inspection. LPA was granted entry by Caregiver Teci Fernandez. LPA was granted entry after identifying themselves and disclosing the purpose of their visit. An overall tour of the facility was conducted inside and out. The inspection included, but was not limited to, verifying compliance with statutes, regulations and other written requirements that are most relevant to protecting the health of residents in care and staff, including in the area of infection control practices. LPA reviewed the facility’s Plan for Epidemic Outbreak Specific to COVID-19 Mitigation Plan Report (LIC 808) with Teci Fernandez including the following sections: Person in Care, Staff, Visitors, Facilities without COVID-19, Residents, Facility has Plans for Infection Control and Physical Distancing. LPA assessed the strategies that the facility is employing for the prevention, containment and mitigation of COVID-19, implementation of infection control guidance, staff retention and essential health and safety. LPA observed one central entry point for universal entry screening; routine symptom screening initiated at entry for staff, residents and visitors; a sign-in policy enacted for all visitors; signs posted at facility entrance with the facility’s visitor policy and signs throughout the facility to promote hand hygiene, cough/sneeze etiquette and physical distancing; face coverings worn by staff and residents; hand sanitizer/hand washing stations readily available; a designated visitation area; emergency agencies’ contact information posted in a location visible to staff and residents; and an adequate supply of PPE. The facility is in compliance with and has implemented infection control practices as outlined in its LIC 808. No deficiencies were observed during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with Teci Fernandez and a copy of this report along with the Licensee Rights (LIC 9058 FAS 01/16) was provided to Director Kevin Fleck via email; an email read receipt confirms receipt of these rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 29, 2021

License holder

Caring Cottage, LLC, licensed since 2017.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2017, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
6
Total complaints
0
Substantiated allegations
0
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2017, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size
This homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints01

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 327 licensed mid-size homes (7–15 beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean
Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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Quick answers about Lucie's Cozy Cottage

Is Lucie's Cozy Cottage licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Lucie's Cozy Cottage licensed for?

9 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Lucie's Cozy Cottage been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is Lucie's Cozy Cottage still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Lucie's Cozy Cottage cost?

$5,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 12 other homes of a similar licensed size in El Cajon that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,750 to $6,600 a month, and the middle figure is $5,075 (n = 12 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.

Does Lucie's Cozy Cottage take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Caring Cottage, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Can Lucie's Cozy Cottage keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Lucie's Cozy Cottage license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “LUCIE'S COZY COTTAGE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #374604015. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 9 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to Caring Cottage, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is December 2, 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

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