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Set amidst lush landscaping and a breathtaking mountain backdrop at Carmel, CA, The Cottages of Carmel provides luxurious senior living options, including memory care, assisted living, and retirement living, guaranteeing a caring atmosphere for different care levels. In addition to various outdoor activities, the community provides a safe environment and features spacious apartment units, ranging from a studio, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments, and a companion suite along with 24-hour care support.
The Cottages of Carmel is dedicated to developing a vibrant neighborhood where people can live happy, meaningful lives and create enduring memories. Residents enjoy various amenities, including fine dining, fun activities, and an extensive wellness program in the community. The community also provides weekly housekeeping and all-day dining, individualized care, and prescription administration to ensure each resident has access to care services that they may require. Additional amenities include raised garden beds, a cafe, a full-service hairdresser, and outdoor and indoor lounging areas where residents can gather and enjoy meaningful conversations.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%The Cottages of Carmel is legally operated by 26245 Carmel Rancho Blvd. Opco Llc;oakmont Mgmt., and administrated by Kellie Shearer.
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.
11 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection score: 92 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 11 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
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
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 0 | 3 | This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2024.
| 0.5 | 5 | This facility has 90% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 5).↓ 90% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.1 | 3.3 | This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% 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.
| 10 | 16 | This facility has 38% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 38% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 8 | 13 | This facility has 38% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 38% better Rank #762 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 762nd out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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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.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 5 | 10 | This facility has 50% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Minimum Age: 62 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 385 / 585 / 720 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
2.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Carmel's city center to The Cottages of Carmel's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.54 miles to nearest hospital (Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula)
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The Cottages of Carmel is located in Carmel, California.
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The Cottages of Carmel is in the Carmel-by-the-Sea neighborhood of Carmel.
The legal owner and operator of The Cottages of Carmel is 26245 Carmel Rancho Blvd. Opco Llc;Oakmont Mgmt..
The Cottages of Carmel has a walk score of 52. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
The Cottages of Carmel's occupancy is 72%.
Kellie Shearer is the administrator of The Cottages of Carmel.
The Cottages of Carmel has 78 beds.
The Cottages of Carmel has had 2 recently reported deficiencies.
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