Ruby CottageBoard and Care Home in Lake Forest, California
License Verification
LicensedLicense data from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing
Ruby Cottage at a glance
Ruby Cottage 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 Ruby Cottage 8 times, most recently on Jul 15, 2025. There are 2 complaints on record.
- Licensed since
- Jul 8, 2022
- Last visit
- Jul 15, 2025
- Visits on record
- 8
- Complaints
- 2
Citations: 0 Type A · 2 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 Ruby Cottage 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, Ruby Cottage 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 Ruby Cottage 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 Veterans Park (0.2 mi), Smart & Final Extra! (0.3 mi) and Ronaldo's Taco Shop (0.3 mi). Distances are straight-line.
- 💊Zane PharmacyPharmacy0.4 mi
- 🏥OC Urgent CareMedical0.4 mi
- 🛒Smart & Final Extra!Grocery0.3 mi
- 🌳Veterans ParkPark0.2 mi
- 📚El Toro Branch LibraryLibrary0.5 mi
- ⛪0.7 mi
- 🏦Wells FargoBank0.4 mi
- 🍽️Ronaldo's Taco ShopRestaurant0.3 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Ruby Cottage
- What type of care does Ruby Cottage provide?
- Ruby Cottage is a board and care home in Lake Forest, California, licensed for 6 residents.
- Where is Ruby Cottage located?
- Ruby Cottage is at 24182 Mccoy Rd, Lake Forest, California 92630. It is near Veterans Park.
- When was Ruby Cottage last inspected?
- California's Community Care Licensing Division last visited Ruby Cottage on Jul 15, 2025.
- Has Ruby Cottage had any citations?
- As the state tallies them (per visit, so a follow-up visit can count a citation again), Ruby Cottage's public record lists 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations. The full inspection report, free from a local advisor, explains each one.
- Who operates Ruby Cottage?
- The state license for Ruby Cottage is held by Badac Cottages,inc., first licensed on Jul 8, 2022.
- Who can live at Ruby Cottage?
- The state licenses Ruby Cottage to serve older adults (60+) and residents with dementia. Its license notes: "Age range 60 and over. Approved for 6 non-ambulatory. Approved hospice waiver for 6. Garage not approved for client use."
- Does Ruby Cottage care for residents with dementia?
- Yes. Ruby Cottage's state license carries a dementia care authorization. Listed services: Licensed for Dementia & Memory Care by the California DSS.
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