Quick answers
- Is Canton Cottage licensed?
- Canton Cottage appears on the official license list of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division (list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Residential-Elderly”, license number 198603177, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Canton Cottage have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 6. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Canton Cottage?
- 5221 E Canton St, Long Beach, CA 90815, Los Angeles County, California.
- What is the phone number of Canton Cottage?
- (818) 606-6136, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- VA Long Beach Healthcare System, Long Beach (about 1.4 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Aloha Gardens Senior Wellness Home0.0 mi · Long Beach, CA · capacity 6
- Bella Gardens0.0 mi · Long Beach, CA · capacity 6
- Brighten Cottages-Greenbrier0.0 mi · Long Beach, CA · capacity 6
- Cervato Cottage0.0 mi · Long Beach, CA · capacity 6
- Coast to Coast Senior Wellness0.0 mi · Long Beach, CA · capacity 6
- Diamond Senior Living Inc.0.0 mi · Long Beach, CA · capacity 6
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- VA Long Beach Healthcare System1.4 mi · Long Beach, CA
- UCI Health - Los Alamitos2.8 mi · Los Alamitos, CA
- Memorial Care Miller Children's & Women's Hospital LB3.7 mi · Long Beach, CA
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Residential-Elderly |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | CANTON COTTAGE |
| License number | 198603177 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 6 |
| Address | 5221 E Canton St, Long Beach, CA 90815 |
| County | Los Angeles |
| State | California |
| Phone | (818) 606‑6136 |
| Licensing agency | California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of California — California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division, list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances