Overview of Cottages at Hemet

Cottages at Hemet is a senior living community located in Hemet, California. It offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care services tailored to the unique needs of residents. The community provides a warm, neighborly atmosphere with engaging activities and support for independent living.
Bed community size
110-bed community Rank #640 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 640th out of 1,645 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 62 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Awards

Best Assisted Living in Hemet, CA

License Details

CountyRiverside
RCFE NumberLic # 331800055

Ownership & Operating Entity

Cottages at Hemet is administered by Barbara Bogoje.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Wellness Center
ActivitiesEngaging environment with daily activities
Specific ProgramsFinancial Planning

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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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published inspection data. 14 citations 48 total visits 29 complaint visits 5 official inspections
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 #1198 / 1474 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1198th out of 1,474 homes we track in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1474 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. 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 2 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (40% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (175% 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)

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1410 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. 33 This facility has serious citations (type a) in line with the California average (3 vs. CA avg 3).— At avg Rank #898 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 898th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 114 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 inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.33.3 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 FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 4816 This facility has had 200% more total inspections than the California average (48 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 200% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 2913 This facility has had 123% more complaint visits than the California average (29 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 123% more Rank #1248 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1248th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 147 This facility has had 100% more other visits than the California average (14 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 100% more
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more

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Address 1.4 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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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Cottages at Hemet
AL
Hemet
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 103
Rank #640 / 1,645
No 62
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 81
Rank #1,198 / 1,474
48
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,248 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
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Cottages at Hemet
AL
IL
MC
RC
Hemet
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 103
Rank #640 / 1,645
No 61
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 81
Rank #1,198 / 1,474
50
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,253 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,505
71.8% A+Pacifica Sl Hemet LLC And Hemet Mgr LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Yorkshire Village
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Hemet (East Hemet)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #697 / 1,645
No
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 59
Rank #1,943 / 2,057
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 81
Rank #1,124 / 1,474
48
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,281 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,505
95.0% -Dorten EnterprisesPrivate Room / Semi-Private Rooms
Buena Vista Assisted Living
AL
RC
Hemet
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 103
Rank #963 / 1,645
Yes 47
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 81
Rank #910 / 1,474
16
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #927 / 1,505
54.1% A+Buena Vista Al LLC And Buena Vista Assisted Living LlPrivate Studio
Hacienda Senior Living
AL
HC
MC
RC
Hemet
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,029 / 1,645
No 59 -2
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #268 / 1,505
-A+Hacienda Hemet, LLCPrivate Rooms

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Cottages at Hemet is located in Hemet, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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

Is Cottages at Hemet in a walkable area?

Cottages at Hemet has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Cottages at Hemet?

No, Cottages at Hemet has a no-pet policy.

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 since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

Are there photos of Cottages at Hemet?

Yes — there are 8 photos of Cottages at Hemet in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Cottages at Hemet?

Cottages at Hemet is located at 1177 S Palm Ave, Hemet, CA 92543.

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