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Lake Forest Country Home III

(949) 472-8711

About Lake Forest Country Home III

Lake Forest Country Home III brings personalized assisted living to Orange County families seeking dependable care with dignity. In Lake Forest, California, our team supports residents with daily activities, medication management, and compassionate attention—allowing them to maintain independence while receiving the help they need.

Community at a glance

Capacity

6 residents

State license

#306001261, Licensed

Location

Lake Forest, CA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Assisted Living

Contact & location

22741 Costa Bella, Lake Forest, California 92630

(949) 472-8711

California inspection record

From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Lake Forest Country Home III. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports

State inspectors last visited Lake Forest Country Home III on January 30, 2026.

Since February 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 4 routine inspections.

Inspectors issued 1 Type A citation and 3 Type B citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.

Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.

No complaints were investigated in that time.

Last visit

Jan 30, 2026

Routine inspections

4

Type A citations

1

Type B citations

3

Visits and citations

Kind of visitVisitsType AType B
Routine inspections400
Complaint investigations000
Other visits013

Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Jan 30, 2026, Jan 16, 2025, Jan 23, 2024, Feb 16, 2022.

Complaints

  • Date not reportedOutcome not reported
substantiated:
the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
inconclusive:
the state could not prove or disprove it.
unsubstantiated:
it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
unfounded:
the state found it false or not possible.

License

License number
306001261
License type
Residential Care Elderly
Status
Licensed
Licensed capacity
6 residents
Licensed since
January 23, 2001
Licensee
Rivas, Carmen T.
Administrator
Rivas, Carmen T.

Location

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22741 Costa BellaLake Forest, CA 92630

12 other communities within 10 miles

Senior living near Lake Forest

Assisted Living: frequently asked questions

Has Lake Forest Country Home III had any violations?+

California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Lake Forest Country Home III 1 Type A citation and 3 Type B citations since February 2022. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.

When was Lake Forest Country Home III last inspected?+

State inspectors last visited on January 30, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.

Have there been complaints about Lake Forest Country Home III?+

The state has no complaint investigations on record for Lake Forest Country Home III since February 2022.

How much does assisted living cost?+

The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+

Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.

What's the difference from a nursing home?+

Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.

Senior living in Lake Forest Assisted Living in California Assisted Living guide Information last updated October 2026