Respit Manor Senior Living

    23255 Respit Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
    • Assisted Living

    Caring, responsive, clean, worry-free care

    I placed my mother here and I'm very pleased: the caring, responsive staff (Mark included) kept everything spotless and home-like, coordinated with doctors and hospice, and handled meds so it was worry-free. They nursed her back to health - she's off insulin after 30 years - and the nutritious, customizable meals (puréed and rice soup available) made her comfortable; I'd recommend this facility.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    5.00·(7)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • compassionate, responsive staff
    • clean, well-maintained facility
    • home-like, family-oriented atmosphere
    • coordinated medical care and medication management
    • supportive post-acute stabilization and clinical recovery
    • nutritious, tasty dining with accommodations for special diets
    • flexible meal options including culturally specific dishes
    • attentive owner/management presence
    • well-staffed caregiving shifts
    • comfortable, pleasant private rooms
    • convenient location

    Cons

    • limited information about structured activities and enrichment programs
    • limited detail on rehabilitation and therapy service offerings
    • unclear visibility into specialized memory-care programming
    • limited public information about pricing and contract terms

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a consistently positive view of Respit Manor Senior Living, with repeated emphasis on attentive caregiving, cleanliness, and a home-like environment. Families describe the staff as compassionate, responsive, and flexible to resident needs; reviewers specifically commend coordination with physicians and hospice, medication management, and effective clinical stabilization after acute events. Management presence is noted as attentive, contributing to an atmosphere that reviewers characterize as safe, comfortable, and worry‑reducing for families.

    Care and staffing are the most frequently praised aspects. Reviewers describe staff members who are proactive, friendly, and skilled at responding to medical needs; several accounts highlight prompt coordination of doctor visits and ongoing clinical oversight. Staffing levels are described as adequate by families, and there are anecdotal examples of successful medical outcomes and close collaboration with outside clinicians.

    Dining is another area of strength. Reviewers consistently mention nutritious, tasty meals and flexibility to accommodate special diets — including pureed textures and culturally specific dishes such as rice soup — which suggests the kitchen can manage individual dietary requirements. This responsiveness to food preferences contributes to the facility’s family‑oriented, home-like feel.

    The physical environment receives positive notes for cleanliness and overall maintenance. Common areas and private rooms are described as pleasant and spotless, reinforcing perceptions of safety and comfort. The facility’s location is also identified as convenient.

    Gaps in the reviews point to areas prospective families should investigate further. There is limited detail across the available summaries about structured activities, social programming, and enrichment offerings, so it is not clear how the facility supports long‑term engagement beyond basic care. Likewise, information about formal rehabilitation and therapy services (physical, occupational, speech) and any specialized memory‑care programming is sparse. Finally, reviewers do not provide much detail about pricing, contract structure, or admission logistics.

    For prospective residents and families: the dominant pattern in these summaries is strong person‑centered daily care, attentive management, and responsive dining and medical coordination. When assessing fit, ask the provider for written examples of activity schedules, therapy and rehabilitation services, details on specialized care pathways (if needed), and clear pricing/contract documents to fill the informational gaps not addressed in these reviews.

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    Location

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    Respit Manor Senior Living is located at 23255 Respit Dr, Lake Forest, CA, 92630.

    About Respit Manor Senior Living

    Respit Manor Senior Living has small, clean residential care homes offering assisted living, memory care, nursing home, independent living, skilled nursing, and home care services, and you'll find these places are set up to feel welcoming and homelike, not like a big institution, and folks say the houses at both the Lake Forest and Mission Viejo locations look very nice and well-kept. Residents get to choose from different room layouts, including studios, private, and semi-private options, and you'll notice everything is easy to move around in with safety features, handrails, and sprinkler systems throughout. Staff and caregivers have a good reputation for being professional, friendly, and attentive, and the owner's a nurse who really understands the needs of seniors and is involved in running things. Both facilities get a 10/10 rating, so families often feel comfortable knowing that loved ones get careful, thoughtful support at any hour, with awake night staff around. The homes only have six residents each, which makes for a high caregiver-to-resident ratio, and that means everyone gets a more personal touch, with custom care plans for each person's needs.

    You'll see services covering meal preparation with home-cooked, nutritious food, medication management, help with personal care and bathing, wound care, podiatry, nurses, and even in-home doctor visits to handle regular medical needs and make sure people have help managing their medicine. Residents keep busy if they want, with arts and crafts, group activities, fitness, education programs, as well as social events, or they can have quiet time in their own rooms; there's cable TV, WiFi, and access to a salon for grooming, and transportation to medical appointments can be arranged as needed. Families like the all-inclusive approach since costs cover everything from meals and activities to laundry, cleaning, and basic maintenance, so there are no surprises. Seniors can age in place as their needs change, whether that's memory care, help with activities, or more advanced nursing assistance, and the staff really try to help folks keep their dignity and independence. The atmosphere is designed to be more like home than a hospital, and relationships between residents and caregivers matter, and the staff work to keep everyone safe, comfortable, and happy.

    The Lake Forest facility is at 23255 Respit Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630, and the Mission Viejo home is at 23412 Via Guadix, Mission Viejo, CA 92691, both in quiet residential neighborhoods. Facilities are clean and well-maintained, with housekeeping and laundry provided, kitchens or kitchenettes, and options for different room types and prices, so families need to ask about current availability and what works for them. Both locations encourage families to visit, talk to other residents, ask questions, and find out if the care matches what's needed. There are no details about any special names for rooms or programs beyond what's listed, but everything's focused on comfort, safety, and straightforward, hands-on care.

    People often ask...

    Respit Manor Senior Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,359 per month.

    Respit Manor Senior Living offers assisted living and board and care.

    There are 14 photos of Respit Manor Senior Living on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 23255 Respit Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630.

    No, Respit Manor Senior Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number306005865
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeRESPIT MANOR ,LLC
    EffectiveFebruary 2nd, 2021
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    Inspection Reports

    14

    Reports

    2

    Type A Citations

    4

    Type B Citations

    4

    Complaints

    6

    Years

    26 May 2026Complaint
    Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies.
    05 Feb 2026Inspection
    Identified that two staff members lacked health screenings and TB tests, creating a potential health and safety risk.
    • Type B87412(a)(11)
    28 Jan 2026Inspection
    Identified a violation regarding the transfer of criminal record clearance not completed before a staff member worked at the site, posing an immediate risk to residents.
    • Type A87355(e)(3)
    28 Jan 2026Complaint
    Investigated the complaint and found expired cans and moldy produce in storage and refrigeration, with a sour smell detected, indicating poor food quality and safety concerns.
    • Type BCCR 87555(b)(8)All food shall be of good quality
    06 Nov 2025Inspection
    Found no deficiencies or citations issued during the case management contact.
    28 Oct 2025Complaint
    Investigated allegation that a refund owed to a resident's family after death was not issued.
    • Type B1569.657(a)(5)(A)
    29 Jul 2025Inspection
    Observed an unannounced visit to amend findings issued earlier.
    18 Jul 2025Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff inappropriately fondled a resident; evidence did not prove or disprove whether the incident occurred.
    12 Feb 2025Inspection
    Identified that centrally stored medications were not properly secured and a staff health screening was missing for a staff member.
    • Type A87465(h)(2)
    • Type B87412(a)(11)
    22 Feb 2024Inspection
    Observed safety measures in place and no deficiencies were issued.
    16 Feb 2022Inspection
    Observed six residents with two staff; safety features, food stocks, medication storage, and hygiene practices met requirements, including one resident under hospice care. Found to be in substantial compliance with Title 22 Division 6 regulations.
    14 Oct 2020Inspection
    Visited facility addressed all issues identified during the inspection and is now ready for licensure pending final approval.
    15 Sept 2020Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in safety measures, equipment maintenance, and medication storage during a site visit to a residential care facility for the elderly.
    03 Sept 2020Inspection
    Confirmed successful completion of COMP II with applicant and administrator, verifying understanding of regulations and requirements.

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