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The Hills of Gowdy
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (714) 430-7672
- Address
- 23981 Gowdy Avenue
- Licensed since
Orange County context
1,105*CCLD
Total facilities
3.4*CCLD
Avg citations
7.3*CCLD
Avg visits
2.1*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
13 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2026
- 87303(e)(2)Type A
87303 (e) Water supplies and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as follows:Faucets used by residents for personal care such as shaving and grooming shall deliver hot water. Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained.. to attain a temperature of not less than 105 degree F (41 degree C) and not more than 120 degree F (49 degree C).This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observations and interviews Licensee failed to ensure water temperature is between 105 and 120 degrees F which poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.
- 87608(a)(5)Type A
Postural Supports. a) Based on the individual's preadmission appraisal, and subsequent changes to that appraisal, the facility shall provide assistance and care for the resident in those activities of daily living which the resident is unable to do for himself/herself...(5) Under no circumstances shall postural supports include tying, depriving, or limiting the use of a resident's hands or feet. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed one of four residents tied to a wheelchair using a sweater. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care. Civil penalty is assessed.
- 87303(a)Type B
87303(a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observations and interviews, the facility exterior is overgrown with weeds and palm tree fronds obstruct walkways. This poses a potential health and safety risk for residents, staff and visitors visiting the facility.
- 87303(e)(2)Type A
87303 (e) Water supplies and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as follows:Faucets used by residents for personal care such as shaving and grooming shall deliver hot water. Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained.. to attain a temperature of not less than 105 degree F (41 degree C) and not more than 120 degree F (49 degree C).This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observations and interviews Licensee failed to ensue water temperature is between 105 and 120 degrees F which poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.
- 87303(e)(2)Type B
Faucets used by residents for personal care such as shaving and grooming shall deliver hot water. Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained.. to attain a temperature of not less than 105 degree F (41 degree C) and not more than 120 degree F (49 degree C).This req is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, Licensee failed to ensue water temperature is between 105 and 120 degrees F which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.
- 1569.605Type A
On and after July 1, 2015, all residential care facilities for the elderly, except those facilities that are an integral part of a continuing care retirement community, shall maintain liability insurance covering injury to residents and guests...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee currently does not have liability insurance for the facility. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care. CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSED.
- 87213Type A
87213 The licensee shall have a financial plan that [...] assures sufficient resources to meet operating costs for care of residents; shall maintain adequate financial records...This req is not met as evidenced by Based on interviews conducted, the Licensee did not ensure employees are receiving their paychecks timely or the full amount. This poses an immediate health and safety risk for persons in care.CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSED
- 1569.605Type A
§1569.605 Liability insurance; coverage requirements: On and after July 1, 2015, all residential care facilities for the elderly... shall maintain liability insurance covering injury to residents and guests in the amount of at least...($1,000,000)...per occurrence and...($3,000,000)... caused by the negligent acts or omissions to act of, or neglect by, the licensee or its employees. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA file review the facility does not have current liability insurance. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to all residents in care.
- 87213Type A
87213 Finances. The licensee shall have a financial plan that conforms to the requirements of Section 87155, Application for License, and that assures sufficient resources to meet operating costs for care of residents. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation and staff interviews, the facility staff have not been paid for two pay periods: 1/7-1/20/2026 and 2/21-2/3/2026. This poses an immediate health and safety risk for all residents in care.
- 87468.2(a)1Type B
87468.2 (a) In addition to the rights listed in [...] Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities, residents in [...] residential care facilities for the elderly shall have [...]:(1) To have [...] use of the Internet, and meetings of resident and family groups.This requirement is not evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews, the Licensee did not ensure residents have access to an internet connection. Based on interviews conducted, there has not been a working internet connection for at least six days. This poses a potential health and safety risk for persons in care.
2025
- 87632(a)Type A
Based on observation, interview and review of documents obtained, resident 1 (R1) is under home health and has a feeding tube, of which the home health nurse attends to. However, facility failed to submit a waiver request to the Department for R1's prohibited health condition. Therefore, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87555(b)(26)Type B
Supplies of nonperishable foods for a minimum of one week and perishable foods for a minimum of two days shall be maintained on the premises. This requirement is not being met as evidenced by, LPA observed there is not a one week supply on nonperishable foods on hand at the facility. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.
- 1569.652(c)Type B
(c) A refund of any fees paid in advance covering the time after the resident’s personal property has been removed from the facility shall be issued to the individual...responsible for the fees... within 15 days after the personal property is removed. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA record review and interviews, one of one resident did not receive a timely refund. This poses a potential health and safety risk for residents in care. ***This is an amended report***
Inspection record
22 visits on record since 2024. Most recent on 2026-05-15.
1 routine inspection, 4 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.
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13 citations across the record on file
Nearby
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Hills of Gowdy licensed in California?
Yes, The Hills of Gowdy is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2024.
How many citations does The Hills of Gowdy have?
The Hills of Gowdy has 13 citations on record: 8 Type A (more serious) and 5 Type B citations. It has received 22 visits (1 inspection, 4 complaint visits, 17 other visits).
When was The Hills of Gowdy last inspected?
The Hills of Gowdy was last inspected on May 15, 2026 (1 week ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is The Hills of Gowdy?
The Hills of Gowdy is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 6 residents. It is located in Lake Forest, Orange County, California.
How does The Hills of Gowdy compare to other assisted living facilities in Orange County?
The Hills of Gowdy has 13 citations. The county average is 3.4 citations per facility. There are 1,105 assisted living facilities in Orange County.
Does The Hills of Gowdy have any serious violations?
The Hills of Gowdy has 8 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to residents. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has The Hills of Gowdy had any complaint inspections?
The Hills of Gowdy has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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