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As its name suggests, Lucie’s Cozy Cottage is a welcoming atmosphere that provides endless opportunities awaiting discovery in a tightly-knit residence. The senior living home in El Cajon specializes in assisted living services that strive to reach the holistic needs of its residents. The cozy, homey place creates an environment of compassion and love for each senior. Lucie’s well-trained staff is committed to encouraging and inspiring its residents to pursue a thriving and purposeful life.
Management and staff are dedicated to delivering a comfortable and flexible retirement experience in a close-knit setting. The community’s extensive list of services includes medication management, 24-hour caregiver availability, transportation and housekeeping, and wellness programs.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Lucie’s Cozy Cottage is legally operated by Caring Cottage, Llc., and administrated by Kevin Fleck.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
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.
14 points above the California average for assisted living residences (76/100)
Inspection score: 90 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 14 points above the California average for assisted living residences (76/100)
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 10 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 6 | 16 | This facility has 63% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 63% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 0 | 13 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 1 | 7 | This facility has 86% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 86% better |
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Official inspections
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 |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
4.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from El Cajon's city center to Lucie’s Cozy Cottage's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.88 miles to nearest hospital (San Diego Vein Specialists)
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Lucie’s Cozy Cottage is located in El Cajon, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Casa El Cajon |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | El Cajon | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
103
Rank
#727 / 1658 | Yes |
82
Facility
82
CA AVG
57
Rank
#357 / 2093 | 4 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1088 / 1397 | 35
Facility
35
CA AVG
13
Rank
#69 / 1486 |
89.9%
Facility
89.9%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#269 / 1249 | Lillian Franklin | - |
| Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | El Cajon (East Madison Avenue) | 96
Facility
96
CA AVG
103
Rank
#802 / 1658 | No |
67
Facility
67
CA AVG
57
Rank
#831 / 2093 | - | - | - |
92.2%
Facility
92.2%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#219 / 1249 | - | - |
| Lucie’s Cozy Cottage |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | El Cajon | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1325 / 1658 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1664 / 2093 | 5 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#738 / 1486 |
55.6%
Facility
55.6%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1084 / 1249 | Caring Cottage, LLC. | - |
The team at Lucie’s Cozy Cottage speaks ["english" and "tagalog"].
The legal owner and operator of Lucie’s Cozy Cottage is Caring Cottage, Llc..
Lucie’s Cozy Cottage has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to CA state health department records, Lucie’s Cozy Cottage's license number is 374604015.
Lucie’s Cozy Cottage's occupancy is 56%.
Kevin Fleck is the administrator of Lucie’s Cozy Cottage.
Lucie’s Cozy Cottage has 9 beds.
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