The Hills Of GowdyBoard and Care Home in Lake Forest, California
License Verification
LicensedLicense data from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing
The Hills Of Gowdy at a glance
The Hills Of Gowdy is one of 44 board and care homes listed in Lake Forest.
It is licensed for 6 beds — a residential home rather than a community, against a Lake Forest average of about 15.
It offers memory care: licensed for dementia & memory care by the california dss.
State inspection record
California's licensing inspectors have visited The Hills Of Gowdy 27 times, most recently on Jul 9, 2026. There are 3 complaints on record.
- Licensed since
- Oct 29, 2024
- Last visit
- Jul 9, 2026
- Visits on record
- 27
- Complaints
- 3
Citations: 13 Type A · 6 Type B (counted per visit)
What do these numbers mean?
Type A citations are for an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or rights. Type B citations are for something that could become one if it is not fixed.
The state counts citations per visit, so a follow-up visit can count the same citation again. The state publishes about five years of records.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing — checked Aug 20, 2026.
A local advisor reads every inspection and complaint report on The Hills Of Gowdy and emails you a plain-English summary, usually within one business day.
Memory Care Available
In addition to its regular board and care home services, The Hills Of Gowdy is licensed to care for residents living with dementia or Alzheimer's — a dementia diagnosis is not required to live here.
- Licensed for Dementia & Memory Care by the California DSS
Compare The Hills Of Gowdy with the other board and care homes in Lake Forest by size, published price and state license.
Nearby Services & Attractions
Nearby Places
Everyday services recorded near this address include Cavanaugh Park (0.1 mi), Thanh Binh Cuisine (0.2 mi) and Island Pacific Seafood Market (0.2 mi). Distances are straight-line.
- 💊Zane PharmacyPharmacy0.4 mi
- 🏥El Toro Medical ClinicMedical0.3 mi
- 🛒0.2 mi
- 🌳Cavanaugh ParkPark0.1 mi
- 📚El Toro Branch LibraryLibrary0.6 mi
- ⛪0.8 mi
- 🏦Bank of AmericaBank0.3 mi
- 🍽️Thanh Binh CuisineRestaurant0.2 mi
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Frequently asked questions about The Hills Of Gowdy
- What type of care does The Hills Of Gowdy provide?
- The Hills Of Gowdy is a board and care home in Lake Forest, California, licensed for 6 residents.
- Where is The Hills Of Gowdy located?
- The Hills Of Gowdy is at 23981 Gowdy Avenue, Lake Forest, California 92630. It is near Cavanaugh Park.
- When was The Hills Of Gowdy last inspected?
- California's Community Care Licensing Division last visited The Hills Of Gowdy on Jul 9, 2026.
- Has The Hills Of Gowdy had any citations?
- As the state tallies them (per visit, so a follow-up visit can count a citation again), The Hills Of Gowdy's public record lists 13 Type A and 6 Type B citations. The full inspection report, free from a local advisor, explains each one.
- Who can live at The Hills Of Gowdy?
- The state licenses The Hills Of Gowdy to serve older adults (60+), residents with dementia and residents receiving hospice care. Its license notes: "Age range 60 and over. 6 non-ambulatory, of which 1 may be bedridden. Bedridden in bedroom 3. Waiver/granted for hospice care for 5."
- Does The Hills Of Gowdy care for residents with dementia?
- Yes. The Hills Of Gowdy's state license carries a dementia care authorization. Listed services: Licensed for Dementia & Memory Care by the California DSS.
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