Irvine Cottage #1
About Irvine Cottage #1
Irvine Cottage #1 is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly in Irvine, Orange County, California, offering assisted living. Licensed for 6 residents. The monthly price shown is a Chapter estimate for this area and care level — the community can claim this listing and publish its verified pricing.
Last state inspection visit: October 19, 2026 · no citations in about five years
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Medi-Cal & Medicare
Listed by the California Department of Health Care Services as an ALW provider (6 beds), as of May 11, 2026.
- ALW pays for care services. The resident pays room and board.
- You apply through a Care Coordination Agency, not the community. There is a statewide waitlist.
- Medicare does not pay for assisted living.
How Medi-Cal, ALW & Medicare work for assisted living · ALW homes in Orange County
State inspection record
For comparison, 49% of small homes (6 beds or fewer) in Orange County have no Type A citations, and the typical one has 1 Type A citation and 1 Type B citation. Larger homes get visited and cited more often, so compare like with like, and read what each citation was for.
What these terms mean
- Type A citations are the most serious: a violation that poses an immediate or substantial risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
- Type B citations are less serious violations that could become a risk to residents if they aren't corrected.
- Substantiated: The state found the allegation was true.
- Not proven (inconclusive or unsubstantiated): There wasn't enough evidence to prove or disprove the allegation.
- Unfounded: The state found the allegation was false or couldn't have happened.
Read Irvine Cottage #1's full inspection and complaint reports on the state's site · How to read a California inspection record
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Irvine Cottage #1 cost & FAQ
How much does Irvine Cottage #1 cost?
Irvine Cottage #1's all-in monthly cost is estimated at about $7,100: base rent of about $5,900 plus a typical assisted living add-on of about $1,200. Expect a one-time community fee of around $3,000. This is an estimate based on Irvine-area prices for this care level; Irvine Cottage #1 hasn't verified it yet, so confirm the current rate when you tour.
What does the monthly price at Irvine Cottage #1 include?
The all-in figure combines base rent (room, meals and basic services) with the typical care add-on for average needs. Care costs rise with the level of help a resident needs, so ask Irvine Cottage #1 for an assessment-based quote.
What type of care does Irvine Cottage #1 provide?
Irvine Cottage #1 is listed for assisted living. It holds California state license #306006260 and is licensed for up to 6 residents.
Does Irvine Cottage #1 accept Medi-Cal?
Irvine Cottage #1 is on the California Department of Health Care Services list of Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) providers (as of May 11, 2026). ALW is a Medi-Cal program that pays for care services in assisted living; the resident still pays room and board. To use it, apply through an ALW Care Coordination Agency — there is a statewide waitlist. Medicare does not pay for assisted living.
Has Irvine Cottage #1 had any state citations or complaints?
In about the last five years of California Community Care Licensing records (as of October 27, 2026), the state visited Irvine Cottage #1 9 times, most recently on October 19, 2026. It received no citations. The state investigated 2 complaints: 0 allegations were substantiated, 15 not proven and 0 unfounded. Read the full reports on the state's Care Facility Search before you decide.
How do I tour Irvine Cottage #1?
Pick a time in the tour booker on this page and your request goes to Irvine Cottage #1 only. Chapter never sells your information, and you won't get calls from referral agents. You can also call the community directly at (949) 533-5938.
Compare prices nearby: senior living costs in Irvine · 2026 California cost report