Cottages at Hemet
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Hemet, CA

Cottages at Hemet

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Hemet, CA

Overview of Cottages at Hemet

Offering a blend of residential care tiers for seniors with varying support needs, Cottages at Hemet is a nursing home and assisted living community administered by Barbara Bogoje in Hemet, California. The 110-bed community provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services, each tailored to meet residents at their current care stage.

To support daily living activities, the home operates 24/7 with consistent staffing. Daily life centers on chef-prepared meals, housekeeping services, and a calendar of engaging activities designed to keep residents connected and active. The community creates a warm, neighborly atmosphere where residents maintain their preferred independence. For families managing financial logistics, the facility offers on-site financial planning support to help navigate insurance, Medicaid options, and payment considerations. Respite care exists for those needing temporary residential support while convalescing from a hospital stay or managing a momentary need. The neighborhood scores 62 for walkability. This means some errands can be done on foot, while most trips require a car.

The setting fits residents and families who cherish a quieter, residential feel instead of a high-traffic commercial area.

Bed community size
110-bed community Rank #642 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 642nd out of 1648 homes in California for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
8 years in operation Rank #746 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 746th out of 1494 homes in California for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 61 / 100 Rank #1011 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1011th out of 2087 homes in California for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
72%
Rank #884 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 884th out of 1496 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1496. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
79 / 110
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceAugust 14, 2017
CountyRiverside

Ownership & Operating Entity

Cottages at Hemet is legally operated by Pacifica Sl Hemet LLC and Hemet Mgr LLC, and administered by Barbara Bogoje.

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

14 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1155 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1155th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 67 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 14 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 8 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (40% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (175% above)
• Citations per year (40% above)
• Total visits (213% above)
• Complaint visits (131% above)
• Other visits (114% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (130% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (at CA avg)
1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
Latest Inspection April 24, 2026

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility CA Average vs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 14 10 This facility has 40% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 40% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 3 3 This facility has serious citations (type a) in line with the California average (3 vs. CA avg 3).— At avg Rank #753 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 753rd out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 11 4 This facility has 175% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 175% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 2.8 2 This facility has 40% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2.8 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 40% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.3 3.3 This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This Facility CA Average vs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 50 16 This facility has 213% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (50 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 213% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 30 13 This facility has 131% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (30 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 131% worse Rank #1254 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1254th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 15 7 This facility has 114% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 114% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 5 4 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 23 10 This facility has 130% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (23 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 130% worse

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Address 1.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hemet's city center to Cottages at Hemet's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

Cottages at Hemet
AL
IL
MC
RC
Hemet
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 104
Rank #642 / 1648
No
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 57
Rank #1011 / 2087
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 81
Rank #1155 / 1399
5
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #1254 / 1388
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #753 / 1160
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #746 / 1494
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AL
HOS
MC
RC
Hemet (East Hemet)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 104
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No
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 57
Rank #1941 / 2087
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 81
Rank #1050 / 1399
5
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
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2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1160
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
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74
Facility 74
CA AVG 104
Rank #964 / 1648
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47
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CA AVG 57
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77
Facility 77
CA AVG 81
Rank #924 / 1399
5
6
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CA AVG 13
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4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
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6
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CA AVG 13
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HC
MC
RC
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66
Facility 66
CA AVG 104
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59
Facility 59
CA AVG 57
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0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
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0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
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25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #240 / 1494
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AL
IL
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60
Facility 60
CA AVG 104
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4
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CA AVG 57
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90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1399
4
6
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CA AVG 13
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1
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11
Facility 11
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Cottages at Hemet is located in Hemet, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Cottages at Hemet

Who is the owner of Cottages at Hemet?

Cottages at Hemet is legally operated by Pacifica Sl Hemet LLC and Hemet Mgr LLC, and administered by Barbara Bogoje.

Is Cottages at Hemet in a walkable area?

Cottages at Hemet has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Cottages at Hemet?

Cottages at Hemet's occupancy is 72%.

Who is the administrator of Cottages at Hemet?

Barbara Bogoje is the administrator of Cottages at Hemet.

How many beds does Cottages at Hemet have?

Cottages at Hemet has 110 beds.

Has Cottages at Hemet had any citations?

Cottages at Hemet has had 14 reported citations according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

Are there photos of Cottages at Hemet?

Yes — there are 10 photos of Cottages at Hemet in the photo gallery on this page.

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