Small home · Licensed for 6 · Lake Forest
Royal Senior Living 2
23861 Larkwood Lane, Lake Forest, CA 92630Licensed since 2025
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 6 residents
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 6 residents
Not on file: bedridden approval.
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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR 6 NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Royal Senior Living 2: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$5,100a month to start
Likely $4,150–$6,250
From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$5,100likely a month
Starting monthly rate$5,100likely $4,150–$6,250
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 2 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 $4,150–$6,400
- $5,100
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,900–$9,600
- $7,600
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 2 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,950–$6,000.
- Paradise Residential Senior Care 2Lake Forest · 0.4 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Oasis Home for the Elderly IIMission Viejo · 0.5 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Ak and David Senior CareLake Forest · 0.5 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Soleil Senior LivingMission Viejo · 0.5 mi · Small home$4,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pacifica CottageMission Viejo · 0.6 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rainbow Cottage IILaguna Hills · 0.8 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mission Viejo Care Cottages 2Mission Viejo · 0.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Loving Elderly Care HomeLaguna Hills · 0.8 mi · Small home$3,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rainbow CottageMission Viejo · 0.8 mi · Small home$4,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pacific Sun Senior CareMission Viejo · 0.9 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Basia Residential CareLake Forest · 0.9 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Serene Valley Care HomeLake Forest · 1.0 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- St. Joseph's HomeMission Viejo · 1.0 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Adelanto Covenant Care 2Laguna Hills · 1.0 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Port ViejoMission Viejo · 1.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Infinity Home CareMission Viejo · 1.1 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Vividus Senior LivingMission Viejo · 1.2 mi · Small home$5,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Aegean Hills Senior LivingMission Viejo · 1.2 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Chapters RCFEMission Viejo · 1.2 mi · Small home$8,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Years Residential CareMission Viejo · 1.4 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Hearts Elderly Care 2Lake Forest · 1.4 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- A Pericles Elderly Care HomeMission Viejo · 1.4 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- JJ Assistance Home CareMission Viejo · 1.4 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Aaa Laguna Hills Assistance Care HomeLaguna Hills · 1.4 mi · Small home$3,900Listed 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 2 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
Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
23861 Larkwood Lane, Lake Forest, CA 92630Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- Memorialcare Saddleback Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.9 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 #306006636 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
20261 state visit · 1 document
Feb 11, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On today's date Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) William Vanegas made an unannounced visit for the purposes of conducting an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted and granted entry to the facility by care giver staff. LPA explained the purpose of the visit and facility staff advised Administrator (AD) Ashkan Bastani of my arrival. AD arrived shortly after to assist with the tour of the facility. LPA began a tour of the facility and observed the following AD has a valid Administrator certificate that expires on October 22,2027. The facility is a one storied home with six bedrooms, one of which is a staff room, and five of which are used for residents in care, three restrooms, and a two car attached garage. LPA observed facility to have all required postings in the facility along the entryway hallway. LPA observed the PUB475 (See something, say something) poster posted on the wall. As well as the long term care ombudsman poster, resident rights, and rights to have a resident council posted on the wall. LPA observed kitchen area to be clean and free of any mildew and debris. LPA observed there to be a gas stove, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer, and dryer. All were observed to be in good condition and tested operational. LPA obsereved a two day supply of perishable food, and a seven day supply of non-perishable food. LPA Observed all resident rooms to be clean and free of any debris. LPA obsereved residents to have all required furnishings such as a chest of drawers, a bed, clean linens in good repair; meaning no strains or tares, a reading lamp, a chair, and enough storage space to store personal belongings. LPA observed rooms large enough to walk about freely, and no furniture blocking the entry ways. CONTINUED ON LIC809C LPA Observed resident restrooms to be clean and free of any mildew and debris. LPA observed water faucets and toilets to be operational. LPA observed restrooms to have all required furnishings such as slip resistant floor matts, grab bars, and a shower chair. Hot water temperature tested between 115.4 and 117.6 degrees fahrenheit. LPA observed all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors to be operational and in good repair. LPA observed all fire extinguishers to be fully charged and up to date. LPA conducted a tour of the outside of the facility and observed the following. There is an outdoor shaded sitting area, no obstructions or debris along the emergency side exits. Side gates are self latching and unlocked. Backyard is large enough to participate in outdoor activities upon resident request. LPA observed first aid kit to have all required items such as adhesive tape, scissors, tweezers, bandages, a thermometer, and a first-aid manual. LPA reviewed two resident files, and resident files had all required documents. Staff files did not have all required documents, one staff present was not associated to the facility. A deficiency was issued and staff not associated left the facility. LPA reviewed medication administration record and medications, all medications are documented correctly. Per LPA review all medications are being administered per physicians orders. Based on observations made during today's inspection deficiencies will be issued per title 22 division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided to the facility. A copy of this report will also be mailed to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 11, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jan 22, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Hanna Gough and Rose Ruppert made an announced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPAs met with Administrator (AD) Ashkan Bastani. An application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) was received by our agency on August 21, 2024 for a total capacity of six non-ambulatory residents. The facility is a one story home with five resident and one caregiver bedrooms, three bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a dining area, and an attached two car garage. LPAs measured the temperatures in three of three bathrooms and were between 117.5 to 117.8 degrees Fahrenheit. All exiting doors had alarm notifications. There are backyard exit gates on the sides of the house that are self-latching and unlocked with auditory alarms. There is a shaded seating area and LPAs did not observe any obstacles or hazards in the backyard. The fire extinguisher was serviced and charged on October 15, 2024. LPAs observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475), Personal Rights, Weekly Activities Calendar, Menu and Emergency Disaster Plan in the facility mounted on the wall in the hallway. Resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPAs observed all beds had linens and blankets. All toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants are inaccessible to residents and will be stored and locked underneath the kitchen sink. Medications will be stored in a locked cabinet. The first aid kit has all the required elements. Reading materials and games were observed in the living room with a phone and tablet for resident use. A supply of seven-day non-perishable food was observed and will be maintained on hand. AD will provide two-day perishables upon receipt of residents in care. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Gas burner stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, washer, and dryer are operational. LPAs conducted the Component Three Orientation with AD. AD was notified that the final application approval will be issued by the Centralized Applications Bureau in Sacramento. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Licensee.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 22, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Dec 5, 2024Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file
Type of visit: Office
COMP II by CAB successfully completed Method: Phone Call at CAB Applicant/administrator participated in COMP II at CAB telephone call with analyst at CAB. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified by presenting photo ID via phone. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. Applicant and administrator were advised to email/fax signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID to CAB. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Staff qualifications and responsibilities 3. Applicant and Administrator qualifications 4. Program policy: Abuse, admission agreement, medication management, reporting incidents to CCL, restricted & prohibited conditions 5. Grievances, Complaints, Community resources 6. Physical plant, food service 7. Application document review and technical assistance: Criminal record clearance, Health screening, Fire clearance, First Aid/CPR certificate, Administrator certificate, Financial verification, Pre-licensing inspection, Compliance history, Control of propertythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 5, 2024
License holder
Royal Senior Living - Oc LLC, licensed since 2025.
Operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Royal Senior Living · Laguna Niguel
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2025, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 3
- 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 2025, 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 Royal Senior Living 2
Is Royal Senior Living 2 licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Royal Senior Living 2 licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Royal Senior Living 2 been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is Royal Senior Living 2 still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.
What does Royal Senior Living 2 cost?
$5,100 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,150–$6,250. 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 2 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 Royal Senior Living 2 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 Senior Living - Oc LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Royal Senior Living - Oc LLC — at least 2 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center is 0.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Royal Senior Living 2 keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Royal Senior Living 2 license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “ROYAL SENIOR LIVING 2”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #306006636. 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 Senior Living - Oc LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 3 state inspection visits since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 3 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is October 13, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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- Map
Starting rate
$3,500 a month to start
Listed by the home on its own website · October 5, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,300 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,350–$6,550On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,950 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,100On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,100 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,250On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,250 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,450On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,250 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,450On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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