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The Royal Inn

(949) 472-9001

About The Royal Inn

The Royal Inn brings personalized assisted living to Lake Forest, California, where trained caregivers support daily activities while residents maintain independence and dignity. Our community focuses on comfort, safety, and meaningful connections among neighbors who share similar life stages.

Community at a glance

Capacity

6 residents

State license

#306000688, Licensed

Location

Lake Forest, CA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Assisted Living

Contact & location

23272 Downland, Lake Forest, California 92630

(949) 472-9001

California inspection record

From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects The Royal Inn. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports

State inspectors last visited The Royal Inn on May 14, 2026.

Since November 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 4 routine inspections and 2 other visits.

Inspectors issued 3 Type B citations. A Type B citation means a potential risk if not corrected.

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

May 14, 2026

Routine inspections

4

Type A citations

0

Type B citations

3

Visits and citations

Kind of visitVisitsType AType B
Routine inspections400
Complaint investigations000
Other visits203

Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Dec 22, 2025, Dec 31, 2024, Oct 20, 2022, Nov 3, 2021.

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
306000688
License type
Residential Care Elderly
Status
Licensed
Licensed capacity
6 residents
Licensed since
December 17, 1997
Licensee
Royal S. Inns, Inc.
Administrator
Alan L. Shelley

Location

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23272 DownlandLake Forest, CA 92630

12 other communities within 10 miles

Senior living near Lake Forest

Assisted Living: frequently asked questions

Has The Royal Inn had any violations?+

California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued The Royal Inn 0 Type A citations and 3 Type B citations since November 2021. 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 Royal Inn last inspected?+

State inspectors last visited on May 14, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.

Have there been complaints about The Royal Inn?+

The state has no complaint investigations on record for The Royal Inn since November 2021.

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