Basia Residential Care
State licensed23931 Gowdy Avenue, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
The Hills Of Gowdy
Lake Forest, CaliforniaState inspected Oct 1, 2026, 20 citations since 2024
About The Hills Of Gowdy
The Hills of Gowdy brings together compassionate assisted living with the peaceful California lifestyle Lake Forest families cherish. Our team supports daily routines, wellness, and meaningful connections, allowing residents to maintain independence while receiving the care they need.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#306006369, Licensed
Location
Lake Forest, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
23981 Gowdy Avenue, Lake Forest, California 92630
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects The Hills Of Gowdy. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited The Hills Of Gowdy on October 1, 2026.
Since September 2024, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 1 routine inspection, 5 complaint visits and 24 other visits.
Inspectors issued 13 Type A citations and 7 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 3 complaints, and found 2 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
Oct 1, 2026
Routine inspections
1
Type A citations
13
Type B citations
7
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Other visits | 24 | 13 | 5 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Oct 10, 2025.
Complaints
- June 4, 20261 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- April 24, 20251 allegation substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- March 17, 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
- 306006369
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- October 29, 2024
- Licensee
- Hills of Gowdy, the
- Administrator
- Balignasay, Shaleemar
Location
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23981 Gowdy AvenueLake Forest, CA 92630
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has The Hills Of Gowdy had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued The Hills Of Gowdy 13 Type A citations and 7 Type B citations since September 2024. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was The Hills Of Gowdy last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on October 1, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about The Hills Of Gowdy?+
The state investigated 3 complaints since September 2024. Of the allegations, 2 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 2 unsubstantiated and 0 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.