The Hills of Gowdy

    23981 Gowdy Ave, Lake Forest, CA 92630
    • Assisted Living
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    The Hills of Gowdy is located at 23981 Gowdy Ave, Lake Forest, CA, 92630.

    About The Hills of Gowdy

    The Hills of Gowdy is a senior living home in Lake Forest, CA, and the entire place sits on a lot just over 9,000 square feet, built in 1964 as a single-story home that has 7 rooms and offers both private and shared rooms, with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms inside about 2,532 square feet of living space, so residents get a more home-like setting, usually with fewer than 10 beds, and there are fully furnished rooms that each have emergency alert systems in place. The community offers several types of care, including Adult Care Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care-even with hospice and respite care-plus Home Care, Home Health, Support & Referrals, and Skilled Nursing Facility services. Caregivers are on hand 24 hours a day, helping with things such as bathing, dressing, grooming, bathroom and transfer assistance, medication management, laundry, linens, and incontinence care, and they'll make sure medical appointments get scheduled, too. For those who need it, custom care plans help residents age in place, and there's always help with activities of daily living. Outside, residents can enjoy parking or garage options, a community pool, plus there are walking paths, and if someone has a pet, there are some pet-friendly policies along with possible live-in pets available when asked about. The Hills of Gowdy is careful about fair housing and employment, offering legal protections related to gender identity and orientation so everyone feels welcome. There's a mobile pharmacy service for easy medication refills, and staff cover housekeeping, group meals, and daily activities. Each amenity or service often gets a unique name, though not all have been listed. Office hours run weekdays from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm for those who want to ask more, and there's also a way to reach out by email if questions come up later. The facility provides many support services and makes sure to have unique features tied to The Hills of Gowdy name, though they haven't listed every detail, and the focus remains on safety, care, and helping older adults feel more at home.

    People often ask...

    The Hills of Gowdy offers assisted living and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 23981 Gowdy Ave, Lake Forest, CA 92630.

    No, The Hills of Gowdy 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 number306006369
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeHILLS OF GOWDY, THE
    EffectiveOctober 29th, 2024
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    Inspection Reports

    24

    Reports

    13

    Type A Citations

    7

    Type B Citations

    4

    Complaints

    2

    Years

    18 Jun 2026Inspection
    Found deficiencies related to finances and criminal record clearance, with civil penalties assessed; two new residents were relocated and staff were owed back pay.
    • Type ACCR 87213Finances
    • Type ACCR 87355(e)(3)Criminal Record Clearance
    29 May 2026Inspection
    Identified deficiencies related to posting of licensing actions and notices, and to payroll finances; civil penalties were assessed.
    • Type AHSC 1569.38(b)(1)Posting of licensing reports; disclosure to new residents
    • Type AHSC 1569.38(e)Posting of written notices
    • Type ACCR 87213Financial plan and payroll records
    15 May 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies noted during the visit. Food storage met requirements, temperatures were within safe ranges, and residents appeared clean and comfortable.
    06 May 2026Inspection
    Observed a clean, well-maintained environment with comfortable temperatures, adequate food storage, and no deficiencies identified.
    21 Apr 2026Inspection
    Identified that staff pay was not timely during the period, and a civil penalty related to finances was assessed.
    • Type B87213
    09 Apr 2026Inspection
    Observed a resident tied to a wheelchair with a sweater and hot water temperature of 140.7°F, posing health and safety risks. Exterior property not maintained.
    • Type A87608(a)(5)
    • Type A87303(e)(2)
    30 Mar 2026Inspection
    Observed health and safety concerns, including an overgrown exterior and hot water temperatures below the required range, plus payroll and finances issues... civil penalties were assessed.
    • Type A87303(e)(2)
    • Type B87303(a)
    • Type B87213
    24 Mar 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies cited; a technical advisory addressed the water heater setup and ADU fingerprinting requirements if included in the plan.
    19 Mar 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies and confirmed compliance with California regulations governing care and safety.
    13 Mar 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies during the follow-up visit; the previously cited deficiency was cleared.
    11 Mar 2026Inspection
    Observed a civil penalty issued for finances covering March 6–11, 2026, and a deficiency cited under Title 22 Division 6. Staff reported they were not paid for the current pay period.
    26 Feb 2026Inspection
    Identified deficiencies included unpaid wages to staff and lack of liability insurance, posing health and safety risks. Hot water temperatures did not meet required limits.
    • Type A87213
    • Type A1569.605
    • Type B87303(e)(2)
    20 Feb 2026Inspection
    Found staff unpaid for two pay periods and no current liability insurance, creating immediate health and safety risks.
    • Type A87213
    • Type A1569.605
    05 Feb 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies cited and confirmed compliance with Title 22 Division 6 regulations.
    08 Jan 2026Inspection
    Identified that residents did not have internet access for at least six days, despite the right to use the Internet. This indicated potential regulatory noncompliance with internet access requirements.
    • Type B87468.2(a)(1)
    10 Oct 2025Inspection
    Identified a hospice care waiver deficiency because a waiver was not submitted for a resident with a feeding tube.
    • Type A87632(a)
    23 Jun 2025Inspection
    Identified that a one-week supply of nonperishable foods was not maintained on site. Emergency supply included three days of food and water.
    • Type B87555(b)(26)
    22 May 2025Inspection
    Identified that the dissolution of partnership did not affect licensing and discussed property control and financial solvency concerns.
    24 Apr 2025Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that staff did not provide a refund after a resident's death during an unannounced visit.
    14 Apr 2025Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff left a resident in soiled clothes/diapers for a period. Found no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation occurred.
    17 Mar 2025Complaint
    Investigated a complaint that staff did not help a resident meet necessary medical and dental needs. Evidence did not show the allegation occurred.
    20 Feb 2025Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that a refund was not provided after a resident's death. Evidence showed the refund was not issued promptly.
    • Type B1569.652(c)
    28 Oct 2024Inspection
    Observed a pre-licensing evaluation for a six-bed residential care setting with appropriate safety features, furnishings, and secure medication and chemical storage. The administrator held a current certification and the final approval was to be issued by the centralized applications bureau.
    16 Sept 2024Inspection
    Confirmed participation in COMP II and understanding of licensing requirements; a signed LIC 809 with photo ID was obtained.

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