Facility Evaluation Report

North County Cottage, Escondido07/31/2025Licence 374603738

Capacity13
Census5
Date signed07/31/2025 04:58:56 PM
Name of licensing program analystValerie Flores
Name of licensing program managerRikesha Stamps
The inspector’s account

On 7/31/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Valerie Flores arrived unannounced to the facility for the purpose of conducted the 1-year required visit. LPA met with caregiver, Fe Dimzon, and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA was granted entry, and a tour of the facility was conducted. During today’s visit, LPA observed the following:

The facility is a single-story structuring consisting of (8) eight resident bedrooms, (1) one staff bedroom, (5) five bathrooms, formal dining room, kitchen, garage, living room, and backyard. Resident bedrooms were equipped with the required bedding, furniture, and functional lighting. Additional linen and towels are available for residents and appear to be in good repair. LPA did not observe no pools or bodies of water. LPA observed the kitchen to have a clean environment to prepare food and possessed equipment in good working condition. There was a locked cabinet located in the kitchen that stored knives and other sharp objects. LPA observed the facility met the required (2) two-day supply of perishable and (7) seven-day supply of non-perishable foods. LPA observed a locked cabinet located in the dining room that contained centrally stored medication. A locked cabinet located in the hallway stored disinfectants, and poisonous substance. The facility maintains telephone services on the premises. Indoor and outdoor pathways were free of obstruction. Outside shaded seating is available for the residents in care. The living room contained activities such as books, puzzles, and board games. Fire extinguishers were fully charged and inspected. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors were deem fully operable. Per Administrator, Sandra Cid, there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises.

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction