The Royal Inn
State licensed23272 Downland, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
Respit Manor
Lake Forest, CaliforniaState inspected Aug 12, 2026, 6 citations since 2022
About Respit Manor
Respit Manor brings personalized assisted living to Lake Forest, California, where compassionate care meets the independence our residents deserve. Our team supports daily living activities while respecting individual preferences, creating an environment where seniors thrive with dignity and purpose.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#306005865, Licensed
Location
Lake Forest, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
23255 Respit Ave, Lake Forest, California 92630
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Respit Manor. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Respit Manor on August 12, 2026.
Since February 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 4 routine inspections, 5 complaint visits and 3 other visits.
Inspectors issued 2 Type A citations and 4 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.
The state investigated 4 complaints, and found 2 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
Aug 12, 2026
Routine inspections
4
Type A citations
2
Type B citations
4
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Other visits | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Feb 5, 2026, Feb 12, 2025, Feb 22, 2024, Feb 16, 2022.
Complaints
- August 12, 20261 unfounded
- May 26, 20261 allegation substantiated, 2 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- October 28, 20251 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- July 18, 20251 unsubstantiated
- 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
- 306005865
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- February 2, 2021
- Licensee
- Respit Manor ,LLC
- Administrator
- Mendez, Mark
Location
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23255 Respit AveLake Forest, CA 92630
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Respit Manor had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Respit Manor 2 Type A citations and 4 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 Respit Manor last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on August 12, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Respit Manor?+
The state investigated 4 complaints since February 2022. Of the allegations, 2 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 3 unsubstantiated and 1 unfounded.
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.