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The Royal Inn II

Small home·Licensed for 6·Lake Forest, California

Licensed since 1997Licence #306000689
(949) 581-8220From the state roster · September 13, 2026Plan a visit
  • Care approvals on fileHospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,500 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,700–$5,550
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitDecember 23, 2025CDSS inspection record
  • Licence holderRoyal S. Inns, Inc.Since 1997 · 2 licensed homes

The Royal Inn II is a small care home in Lake Forest — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 1997. Wheelchair and non-ambulatory care, dementia care and bedridden care are not on file.

Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

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 September 13, 2026.

How many residents is The Royal Inn II licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Has The Royal Inn II been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1997, per CDSS records as of September 13, 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 September 28, 2026.

What does The Royal Inn II cost?

$4,500 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,700–$5,550. 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 September 23, 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 September 13, 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 September 13, 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 September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed to Royal S. Inns, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 1997, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 1997, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 1997, per CDSS records as of September 13, 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 September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is December 23, 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryNot on file · ask the home
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 4 residents
  • BedriddenNot on file · ask the home

State licensing record · September 13, 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 · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

4 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation not on file

    Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,500a month to start

Likely $3,700–$5,550

From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,500a month

Likely $3,700–$5,750

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$4,500likely $3,700–$5,550

    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 (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $3,700–$5,750
$4,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,300–$8,850
$6,500
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • 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 September 23, 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.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
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 community 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.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
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.

24 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$6,000.

  • 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.
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Where it is

  • 22841 Ridge Route Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630Address from the public record · September 13, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2021, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 1997. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated December 23, 2025.

On file since
2021
State visits
4
Most recent visit
December 23, 2025

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints0typical 0

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 1997.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated2025110202411020221102021110

The last 36 months — 2 of 4 documents

The full record on the state’s site →
20251 state visit · 1 document
Dec 23, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport 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 reportReport 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.

What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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 and the questions below stand in their place.
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Who holds the licence

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.

Life here

Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.

The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.

Before you call

Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.

  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  4. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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