Lake Forest, California
Basia Residential Care
Assisted Living · Residential Care · Memory Care
23931 Gowdy Avenue, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Basia Residential Care in Lake Forest, California is an intimate six-bed home providing assisted living, residential care, and memory care.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- September 2006
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
Basia Residential Care has operated for nearly 20 years with zero Type A or Type B citations across four inspections and one complaint investigation.
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- Track record — Across almost two decades of licensure, inspections have not produced any Type A (the most severe class, affecting resident safety or care) or Type B (administrative) citations, and the one complaint investigation resulted in an unfounded allegation rather than a substantiated one.
- Operating tenure — Nearly 20 years of continuous licensure with a citation-free history is a long track record that gives real weight to the clean record, rather than reflecting only a short or untested period.
- Severity — With no findings on the books at all, the clean record covers core areas like medication management and staff training that routine inspections are designed to check.
- Scale context — As a 6-bed home, Basia has a smaller footprint than larger communities, which naturally means fewer inspection touchpoints and complaint volume, though the consistency of clean results over multiple cycles remains a meaningful signal.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #306003460
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 4
- Complaint investigation visits
- 1
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 5
Facility evaluation
Sep 5, 2025
Facility evaluation
Sep 27, 2024
Complaint investigation
Jan 18, 2023
Facility evaluation
Sep 2, 2022
Facility evaluation
Sep 29, 2021
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Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$6,000 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $6,000 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $6,500 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
Specialized Care
2 services
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
5 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Activity room
Outdoor Spaces
2 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
Dining Options
2 features- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 4 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families consistently praise attentive, nurse-led care and noticeable health improvements, but should confirm overnight staffing and shared-room availability before moving in.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers highlight the RN owner's hands-on involvement and note residents' health, mobility, and diabetes management improving noticeably under her care.
- Dining — Meals are frequently described as fresh, healthy, and homemade daily.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — Multiple reviewers describe the home as very clean and well maintained.
- Activities — Families mention engaging activities and crafts that residents hadn't done before, along with patio access from rooms.
- Communication — One family noted this was the only home to provide organized paperwork and folders, reflecting thorough onboarding.
- Staff & care — One review notes the home is not staffed overnight, so families should ask how nighttime needs and safety are handled.
- Value & pricing — A reported monthly rate of $3500 included a significant insulin care surcharge and extra transportation fees, so families should clarify current pricing and what's included.
- Daily life & dignity — Room availability was limited to shared rooms at one point, so it's worth confirming current private room options.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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