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Cottages at Hemet

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight beautiful, well-maintained grounds. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

1177 S Palm Ave, Hemet, CA 92543110 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 81 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility offers a beautiful, home-like environment with a highly praised admissions and caregiving team. However, families should closely monitor dining services and food availability, as multiple recent reports suggest significant issues with food quality and quantity.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

81 reviews on Google
Families generally praise the facility for its beautiful, park-like grounds and the warm, compassionate nature of the caregiving staff. However, there are significant, recurring allegations regarding food shortages and poor food quality, as well as concerns regarding inconsistent cleanliness in some resident rooms.

Quality Themes

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Food3.0Staff8.0Clean7.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemory8.0Comms6.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Beautiful, well-maintained grounds
  • Compassionate and friendly caregivers
  • Welcoming and informative admissions process
  • Peaceful, cottage-style atmosphere

Concerns

  • Food shortages and poor food quality (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent cleanliness in resident bathrooms/floors (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Issues with safety pendant functionality (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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10 reviews posted between Sep 19, 2018Sep 20, 2018 · 9 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

97%response rate
Generic

The owner relies heavily on a small set of repetitive templates for 5-star reviews, often using the exact same phrasing for different reviewers. While they do respond to negative reviews, the responses tend to be defensive or dismissive of the specific allegations.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We love how peaceful and well-maintained the grounds look; how do you incorporate this cottage-style atmosphere into the daily social activities for residents?
  • 2It's great to see how much care you put into responding to feedback; how does the management team use resident and family input to improve dining options and meal variety?
  • 3Could you tell us more about the daily dining schedule and how you ensure consistent food quality and availability for every meal?
  • 4What is your protocol for checking and maintaining safety equipment, such as emergency pendants, to ensure they are always functional for residents?
  • 5How does the housekeeping team manage the cleaning schedule for resident bathrooms and common areas to ensure everything stays pristine?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the specific process for notifying the family and coordinating care?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff are very hard workers and care for the residents and do they're best to make it a home rather a facility.

Local Guide · 2018★★★★★

The place is beautiful but the people running it are horrible people that don’t care about the people.

Long-term resident's family · 2026☆☆☆☆

The staff are amazing and made the whole placement process comfortable and pleasant. Everyone we dealt with was professional and caring, Ruth, dawn, Crystal and all the caregivers truly care abut the residents and love what they do.

Long-term resident's family · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 81 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

49total
10 Type A— immediate health risk
16 Type B— non-compliance
Clean record— no deficiencies found
Apr 21, 2026Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Apr 21, 2026Other
Clean

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Mar 5, 2026Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Dec 17, 2025Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Oct 13, 2025Other
Clean

The facility underwent an unannounced Case Management visit to investigate unusual incident reports, specifically concerning an elopement. The investigator noted that no immediate health or safety concerns were observed during the visit. The Memory Care Director confirmed that a care plan, including relocation and increased supervision, has been implemented to mitigate the reported behaviors.

Aug 28, 2025Complaint
Clean

The facility underwent a required annual inspection and the Licensing Program Analyst noted no immediate issues or concerns during the visit. The review of resident and staff files, kitchen, and general facility areas was satisfactory, and the facility was found to be compliant with observed standards.

Aug 28, 2025Inspection
Clean

The facility underwent a required annual inspection and the Licensing Program Analyst noted no immediate issues or concerns during the visit. The review of resident and staff files, kitchen, and general facility areas was satisfactory, and the facility was found to be compliant with observed standards.

May 10, 2025Complaint
Clean

This report details a complaint investigation conducted on behalf of the facility. The allegations regarding staff care, including dinner assistance, soiled bedding, restroom cleanliness, and call pendant response times, were reviewed. Based on interviews and records, the findings concluded that there was insufficient evidence to support the allegations, resulting in an 'Unsubstantiated' determination.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Pacifica Sl Hemet Llc;hemet Mgr LLC

Administrator

BOTTINELLI,SHEILA

Source: State licensing data

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