Small home · Licensed for 6 · Lake Forest
The Royal Inn II
22841 Ridge Route Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630Licensed since 1997
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record
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Free for families. A home gets your number only if you say yes.
Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 6 residents
- Hospiceup to 4 residents
Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
6 NON-AMBLUATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 4.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
Care services
These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.
Help with bathing or showering
Reported on royalinns.com · source dated May 10, 2025.
Diabetes care
Reported on royalinns.com · source dated May 10, 2025.
Oxygen use supported
Reported on royalinns.com · source dated May 10, 2025.
Help with dressing and grooming
Reported on royalinns.com · source dated May 10, 2025.
Activities of daily living the home lists help withBathing · Dressing
Reported on royalinns.com · source dated May 10, 2025.
24-hour supervision claimed
Reported on royalinns.com · source dated May 10, 2025.
Companion care
Reported on royalinns.com · source dated May 10, 2025.
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for The Royal Inn II: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,450a month to start
Likely $3,650–$5,450
From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Costs & moving in
What the base rate includesLaundry · Linen · Housekeeping · Cable TV · WiFi
Reported on royalinns.com · source dated May 10, 2025.
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,450likely a month
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,450likely $3,650–$5,450
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $3,650–$5,650
- $4,450
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,300–$8,850
- $6,950
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
Rates at nearby homes24 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,700 to $8,500
24 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$6,000.
- Serene Valley Care HomeLake Forest · 0.4 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Hearts Elderly Care 2Lake Forest · 0.7 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Basia Residential CareLake Forest · 1.0 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Soleil Senior LivingMission Viejo · 1.3 mi · Small home$4,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Oasis Home for the Elderly IIMission Viejo · 1.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Paradise Residential Senior Care 2Lake Forest · 1.6 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Ak and David Senior CareLake Forest · 1.6 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pacifica CottageMission Viejo · 1.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mission Viejo Care Cottages 2Mission Viejo · 1.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rainbow Cottage IILaguna Hills · 1.9 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Infinity Home CareMission Viejo · 1.9 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Rainbow CottageMission Viejo · 1.9 mi · Small home$4,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Loving Elderly Care HomeLaguna Hills · 2.0 mi · Small home$3,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- JJ Assistance Home CareMission Viejo · 2.0 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Pacific Sun Senior CareMission Viejo · 2.0 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Adelanto Covenant Care 2Laguna Hills · 2.1 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Port ViejoMission Viejo · 2.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- St. Joseph's HomeMission Viejo · 2.1 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Chapters RCFEMission Viejo · 2.1 mi · Small home$8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Queen's Home 2Mission Viejo · 2.3 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on its own website · basic services · seen October 27, 2026
- Vividus Senior LivingMission Viejo · 2.3 mi · Small home$5,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Active Senior Home CareMission Viejo · 2.3 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Comfort and Care for the ElderlyMission Viejo · 2.3 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Aegean Hills Senior LivingMission Viejo · 2.3 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.
Rooms & the spaces they will use (6)Cable or satellite TV · Building type · Wifi
Cable or satellite TV
Reported on royalinns.com · source dated May 10, 2025.
Building typeSingle family home
Reported on royalinns.com · source dated May 10, 2025.
Wifi
Reported on royalinns.com · source dated May 10, 2025.
Single story
Reported on royalinns.com · source dated May 10, 2025.
Common areasCommon Space · Staffed Kitchen
Reported on royalinns.com · source dated May 10, 2025.
Housekeeping
Reported on royalinns.com · source dated May 10, 2025.
Meals, preferences & familiar food (2)Meals provided · Dining atmosphere
Meals provided
Reported on royalinns.com · source dated May 10, 2025.
Dining atmosphereHome-cooked meals prepared with care are described as an important activity and vital for nutrition, strength, and health
Reported on royalinns.com · source dated May 10, 2025.
Visiting & staying involved (2)Contact form · Setting
- Open on the website
Contact form
Reported on royalinns.com · seen October 27, 2026.
SettingResidential neighborhood
Reported on royalinns.com · source dated May 10, 2025.
About the home (1)Brand or trade name
Brand or trade nameThe Royal Inns
Reported on royalinns.com · source dated May 10, 2025.
Where it is
22841 Ridge Route Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- Memorialcare Saddleback Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.6 mi
Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).
Open directionsThe state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #306000689 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 2 of 4 documents
20251 state visit · 1 document
Dec 23, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On December 23, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Licensee (LI) Alan Shelley was notified via telephone and later arrived to assist with the inspection. LPA observed that Alan Shelley has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on March 24, 2027. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six non-ambulatory residents and has a hospice waiver for four. The facility is a single-story home with six private resident bedrooms, one staff bedroom, two shared resident bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, and an unattached two car garage. LPA accompanied by the LI conducted a tour of the physical plant. On today's visit, LPA observed six residents in care and two caregiver staff present. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) mounted on a wall by the kitchen. LPA inspected the six resident bedrooms and they were observed to be free of any hazards. LPA observed the resident bedrooms had the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, a chest of drawers, and a lamp. LPA observed resident beds to have clean linens and blankets. LPA observed additional linens are stored in a hallway closet. LPA inspected the two shared bathrooms. Resident bathrooms are clean. Bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Hot water temperature measured between 117.5 and 118.6 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the staff bedroom to be kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the kitchen has a two day perishable and seven day non perishable food supply on hand. LPA observed kitchen knives are stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. LPA observed cleaning supplies are stored in a locked kitchen cabinet under the sink. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C A fire extinguisher is located in a hallway by the kitchen and it was observed the be charged and purchased on November 29, 2025. LPA tested the wired smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors which tested operational. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on December 20, 2025. The centrally stored medication is kept in a locked cabinet by the kitchen. LPA observed there is a First Aid kit stored by the kitchen and it has all the required components. LPA and LI conducted a tour of the exterior portion of the facility. LPA observed the exterior to be clear and any obstructions or hazards. LPA observed a shaded seating area with furniture for resident use. LPA inspected the unattached two car garage. LPA observed the door leading to the two car garage to be kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the two car garage to be used for storage. LPA observed the facility has a three day emergency food and water supply stored in the garage. LPA observed the perimeter gates of the facility are self latching and can be opening in an evacuation. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA reviewed the six resident files. All the required documentation were present and current in the resident files reviewed. LPA reviewed the six residents medication and medication administration records. LPA reviewed four staff files. All staff are background cleared and associated to the facility. Based on today's observations, no deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Alan Shelley and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 23, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Dec 24, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Sheila Santos made an unnannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by caregivers staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. House Manager (HM) Madison Shelley was notified via telephone and later arrived to assist with the inspection. LPA observed that Administrator Alan Shelley has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on March 24, 2025. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six non-ambulatory residents with a hospice waiver for four. The facility is a single-story home with six private resident bedrooms, one staff room, two shared bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, and an unattached two car garage. LPA accompanied by the HM conducted a tour of the physical plant. On today's visit, LPA observed six residents in care and two caregiver staff present. LPA observed residents eating their breakfast in the dining room as well as eating in their respective bedrooms. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) mounted on a wall by the kitchen. LPA inspected the six resident bedrooms and they were observed to be free of any hazards. LPA observed the resident bedrooms had the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, a chest of drawers, and a lamp. LPA observed that four residents had full bed rails. LPA observed additional linens are stored in a hallway closet. LPA inspected the two shared bathrooms. Resident bathrooms are clean. Bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non skid floor mats. Hot water temperature measured between 114.2 and 114.8 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA inspected the staff bedroom and observed it to be unlocked and accessible to residents. LPA observed three chemical products that were observed to be stored in the staff bedroom. HM immediately removed the chemicals and locked it. LPA observed the kitchen has a two day perishable and seven day non perishable food supply on hand. LPA observed kitchen knives are stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. LPA observed cleaning supplies are stored in a locked kitchen cabinet under the sink. A fire extinguisher is located in a hallway by the kitchen and it was observed the be charged and serviced up to date 2/18/24. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C LPA tested the wired smoke detector/carbon monoxide detector which tested operational. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on October 1, 2024.The centrally stored medication is kept in a locked cabinet by the kitchen. LPA observed the First Aid kit has all the required components. The unattached garage is kept locked and inaccessible to resident. The garage is used for storage. LPA observed the facility has an emergency food and water supply stored in the garage. LPA and HM conducted a tour of the exterior portion of the facility. LPA observed the laundry room was unlocked and accessible to residents. LPA observed toxins stored in the laundry room. HM immediately removed chemicals and locked them. LPA observed a chemical was left unattended on the southside of the property. HM immediately removed the chemical and locked it. LPA observed two ladders were left unattended. HM immediately removed them and locked them in the garage. LPA observed a shaded seating area with furniture for resident use. Their are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA reviewed the six resident files. LPA observed that one of six resident's did not have a physician's report on file. LPA observed that two of four resident's did not have physician orders for full bed rails. HM immediately removed the bed rails. LPA reviewed six residents medication and medication records. LPA reviewed six staff files. LPA observed that Staff #2 (S2) was not associated to the facility. Civil penalties assessed. Based on today's observations, the facility is being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with House Manager Madison Shelley. A copy of the report was explained and Appeal Rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 24, 2024
The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 4. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Earlier years2021 to 2022 · 2 documents
20221 state visit · 1 document
Oct 14, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Celine De Perio conducted an unannounced required annual inspection focusing primarily on the Infection Control. LPA De Perio explained reason for visit and was greeted and granted entry by staff on duty who checked temperature prior to entering facility. During the visit, 2 staff were on duty, who contacted facility administrator (AD) Alan Shelley about visit. However, due to AD being out of town, AD provided consent for House Manager (HM) Madison Shelley to receive and sign report. As of 10/14/22, there are 0 active COVID-19 cases in the facility as verified. LPA De Perio observed the COVID-19 precautionary signs posted at the entrance of the facility. LPA observed the Administrator's Certificate for Alan Shelley which expires on 3/24/23. LPA De Perio toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with HM Shelley. The facility is a single level structure and is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents of which 0 may be bedridden and a hospice waiver for 4. For this visit, there are a total of 6 residents in care of which 2 are on hospice and 0 bedridden. There are a total of 7 bedrooms, of which 6 are private resident rooms, 0 shared and 1 bedroom for staff. LPA De Perio toured each bedroom in the facility and observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Smoke and carbon monoxide detector and auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. There are a total of 2 restrooms in the facility of which were observed to be in good repair, toilets were operational, and grab bars and non-skid floor mats were provided. Water temperature in restrooms were measured to be at 113.2 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Sharp items and knives were locked, inaccessible to residents in care and located in a kitchen drawer. Fire extinguisher was charged, mounted and located in the facility hallway. LPA De Perio observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, which is posted in the facility hallway. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply, located in the kitchen. LPA De Perio observed that First Aid Kit had all the required components. The facility had an adequate supply of PPE that was located in a cabinet in the facility hallway. Medications were also located in a cabinet in the facility hallway and is locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Toxins were also observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care and is located under the kitchen sink and laundry room. For the exterior portion, LPA De Perio observed patio furniture under shading, and the grounds were free of any hazards. There is one exit gate in the backyard, which was self-closing and self-latching. No bodies of water were observed. The laundry room is located in the backyard, of which is locked and inaccessible to residents in care due to toxins and disinfectants also being stored. LPA De Perio verified the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID 19) mitigation plan of the facility with HM Shelley. LPA De Perio discussed Assembly Bill 665 requires that a licensee of any adult or senior care residential facility that has internet service provide at least one internet access device, such as a computer, smart phone, tablet or other device, that: can support real-time interactive applications; is equipped with video conferencing technology, including microphone and camera functions; and is dedicated for client or resident use. LPA De Perio discussed with HM Shelley to review, and subscribe for emails regarding the Provider Information Notices (PINs) as well as to attend the CCLD Informational Calls to ensure that facility and staff are up to date. The PINs can be accessed at: www.ccld.ca.gov. LPA De Perio discussed the California Code of Regulations Section 87466 Observation of the Resident and Section 87211 Reporting Requirements with HM Shelley. LPA De Perio also provided HM Shelley with the specified regulations indicated on the LIC9102. For today's visit no deficiencies were issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. No citations were issued. LPA De Perio advised HM Shelley to use the general email address: CCLASCPOrangeCountyRO@dss.ca.gov for any inquiries and to specify attention to the assigned LPA. LPA De Perio conducted an exit interview with HM Shelley and a copy of this report and copies of the regulations discussed were provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 14, 2022
The state marks this report as 7 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
20211 state visit · 1 document
Nov 3, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Reed made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct an Annual visit. Upon arrival LPA met with Staff Madison Shelley and Josie Gardner. Administrator Alan Shelley was contacted via telephone. He was out of town and could not come to the facility. The focus of the visit was Infection Control. LPA toured the facility with Madison Shelley and the following was observed: Covid signs were posted at the front entrance of facility with a sanitization station. LPAs temperatures were taken upon arrival and a sign in sheet was available. Facility has required Department postings. Administrator Certificate for Alan Shelley expires on 3/24/23. Restrooms observed contained soap, paper towels and toilet paper. Hand sanitizer, soap, wipes and gloves were present and in sufficient supply. The Licensee has at least a 30 day supply of PPE. LPA observed an outside visitation area with ample shading. Residents were resting upon arrival and 2 were having lunch. Social distancing and masks for staff were observed. Licensee has required Mitigation plan and Emergency Disaster Plan. Facility has emergency food and water supply. Facility has a secured storage for medication and files. All residents have at least a 30 day supply of medications. During the visit, LPA consulted with staff regarding the importance of maintaining a 30 day supply of PPE on site. Additionally, LPA advised the importance of mask wearing and handwashing for staff. Administrator is reminded to review PIN 20-17.2-ASC in regards to Visitation, Dining, Group Activities, Non-essential services, Outings, New Admissions and Entertainment. As well as PIN 21-32.1- ASC Updated Facility Staff Testing and Masking Guidelines. No deficiencies noted during visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Madison Shelley.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 3, 2021
License holder
Royal S. Inns, Inc., licensed since 1997.
Operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- The Royal Inn · Lake Forest
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 1997, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 4
- Total complaints
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 1997, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Compare with homes the same size
| This home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 0 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 0 |
| Total complaints | 0 | 0 |
“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about The Royal Inn II
Is The Royal Inn II licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is The Royal Inn II licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has The Royal Inn II been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1997, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.
Is The Royal Inn II still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does The Royal Inn II cost?
$4,450 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,650–$5,450. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Lake Forest that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,950 to $5,250 a month, and the middle figure is $4,200 (n = 5 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does The Royal Inn II take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Royal S. Inns, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Royal S. Inns, Inc. — at least 2 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center is 1.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can The Royal Inn II keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
The Royal Inn II license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ROYAL INN II, THE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306000689. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Royal S. Inns, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 1997, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 4 state inspection visits since 1997, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 1997, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 1997, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is December 23, 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
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Starting rate
$4,000 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$4,500 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,700–$5,600On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$4,750 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,900On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$4,600 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,750–$5,650On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$5,000 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,150On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$4,950 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,100On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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