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Freedom Village Retirement Community

23442 El Toro Road

4.6(66 ratings)· Lake Forest average: 4.5

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Quick Facts

Total units
533
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Partnership
Certified beds
52
Licensed operator
Murphy,N.,Sheam,G.,Kubicka,C.,Kubicka,L.,Fpw,LLC
Care continuum
Includes independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing
Ownership model
Debt-free community under same ownership 30+ years
Staff tenure
Over 70 staff members with 10+ years tenure
Transportation
Scheduled rides to medical appointments and shopping
Health monitoring
Around-the-clock health care available as needed

What Families Think

Families and residents describe Freedom Village as a warm, well-run community where staff are friendly, dependable, and attentive across all levels of care, from independent living to memory care and skilled nursing. Reviewers consistently praise the food, activities, and smooth transitions between care levels when health needs change. The community's Google rating sits at 4.6 from 66 reviews, with every excerpt provided being a five-star review.

The Good

  • Reviewers repeatedly praise friendly, dependable staff
  • Food quality and variety consistently highlighted
  • Wide range of clubs and activities available
  • Smooth transitions between independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing
  • Long-tenured staff cited as building continuity in care
  • Transportation provided for medical visits and errands

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available online

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Freedom Village Retirement Community is a senior living community in Lake Forest, California offering Independent Living and Assisted Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 66 reviews.

About Freedom Village Retirement Community

Freedom Village is an Active Life Plan Community located in Lake Forest, California. The community handles household chores, home maintenance, cooking, and cleaning, freeing residents to pursue activities and social connections with other residents.

The community emphasizes dining on diverse cuisine and offers varied activities, programs, and experiences designed to support an active lifestyle. Residents enjoy a social environment centered on fellowship and wellness.

Freedom Village has maintained consistent ownership for over 30 years and operates as a debt-free community with a long track record of stable financial management. Staff retention is notably high, with over 70 employees having worked at the community for 10 years or more, creating continuity in resident care and relationships.

Types of Care at Freedom Village Retirement Community

Assisted LivingIndependent Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Games
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Freedom Village Retirement Community

4.6overall · 66 ratings combined

4.6★ on Google (66)

Zuber

Jan 2026

via Google

The Independent Living community of Freedom Village is awesome. I am so blessed to be living here. My fellow residents are super friendly; also the department and dining staffs. The meals are excellent in taste, variety, and portion size. There are weekly professional performances and special events. Small groups meet for a variety of card and board games. There are multiple stations for solving jigsaw puzzles. Each apartment has its own heating and cooling control, and emergency alert button.  The bathrooms have showers, no tub to climb into.   Transportation is provided by friendly efficient drivers in nice cars to local medical appointments, shopping, & scheduled excursions. Freedom Village is centrally located for hospitals and medical offices. Around the clock health care is available as needed. Friendly weekly housekeeping is provided; linens and bed changing. The Cox TV & Wi-Fi system is adequate at an additional charge."

Peggy Gould

Nov 2025

via Google

I have lived at Freedom Village for 11 years. My experience here has been nothing but wonderful. The people are friendly. The staff is wonderful. I love my apartment and there are so many activities. I can’t sign up for all of them.

Robert Miller

Oct 2025

via Google

I have lived at Freedom Village for over two years and do not regret the decision for a single minute. I looked at other facilities prior to moving here and none beat Freedom Village. The staff is friendly, helpful, and caring. The activities are diverse and tailored to our age group. There are clubs to fit most people's desires, and the social life is wonderful. You can choose to be as active as you want with many volunteer opportunities. To write a review without mentioning the food would be totally incomplete. The menus vary from day to day and week to week with special festive meals on the major holidays. The food is consistently good and plentiful. Management welcomes comments from residents and consistently makes changes and improvements based on those comments. A great place to live.

Marilyn K Lantz

Oct 2025

via Google

Freedom Village in Lake Forest California is a wonderful place to live. We were kind of skeptic about moving to an Assisted Living facility. Once we got here, we realized that this was the place for us. My husband had dementia and had to go to the Health Center when we moved in. The Health Center employees in Memory Care were helpful in assisting. My husband adjusted to his new surroundings and were extremely supportive in day to day activities. I have my one bedroom cute apartment after I moved in, I felt very comfortable being here. I’m glad we made the decision to move to Freedom Village. They have Activities to take part in, places to go that are interesting and fun, plus bus and car rides to almost anywhere you want to go. The atmosphere is extremely friendly and I really do love it here. You won’t be sorry choosing this place to live.

Jackie

May 2025

via Google

My mom lived in independent living for 2 years and loved it. She found the Freedom Village staff to be organized, friendly, and dependable. Due to a fall, she spent several weeks in their skilled nursing facility, where she also received excellent care. She eventually transitioned to assisted living, where she's been able to thrive for the past 18 months. Here also, the staff is responsive, kind, and attentive. She only has praise for everyone and how she is treated. We both highly recommend Freedom Village.

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Government Inspection History

6 inspection visits in the last three years, 74 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Nov 26, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard18 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 18, 2025

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2025

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2025

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2025

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2025

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2025

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2025

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 8, 2025

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2025

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2025

  • Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2025

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 8, 2025

  • The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 18, 2025

  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 18, 2025

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 18, 2025

Sep 26, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 26, 2025

Dec 26, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 13, 2025

Dec 6, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 29, 2024

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 29, 2024

Oct 24, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard25 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 17, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 11, 2024

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 17, 2024

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 17, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 17, 2024

  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 17, 2024

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 17, 2024

  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 17, 2024

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 17, 2024

  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 17, 2024

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 17, 2024

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 17, 2024

  • Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 17, 2024

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 17, 2024

  • Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 17, 2024

  • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 17, 2024

  • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 17, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 17, 2024

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 17, 2024

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 17, 2024

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 11, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 11, 2024

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 11, 2024

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 17, 2024

  • Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 17, 2024

Feb 10, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard27 citations
  • Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 6, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 12, 2023

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 12, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 6, 2023

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 12, 2023

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 12, 2023

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 12, 2023

  • Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 12, 2023

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 12, 2023

  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 12, 2023

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 12, 2023

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 12, 2023

  • Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 12, 2023

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 12, 2023

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 12, 2023

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 6, 2023

  • Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 6, 2023

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 6, 2023

  • Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 6, 2023

  • Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 12, 2023

  • Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 6, 2023

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 6, 2023

  • Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 6, 2023

  • Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 6, 2023

  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 6, 2023

  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 6, 2023

  • Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 6, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Freedom Village Retirement Community offer?

Freedom Village Retirement Community offers Assisted Living and Independent Living.

Where is Freedom Village Retirement Community located?

Freedom Village Retirement Community is located at 23442 El Toro Road in Lake Forest, California.

What do families say about Freedom Village Retirement Community?

Families and residents describe Freedom Village as a warm, well-run community where staff are friendly, dependable, and attentive across all levels of care, from independent living to memory care and skilled nursing. Reviewers consistently praise the food, activities, and smooth transitions between care levels when health needs change. The community's Google rating sits at 4.6 from 66 reviews, with every excerpt provided being a five-star review.

How did Freedom Village Retirement Community do on recent health and safety inspections?

Freedom Village Retirement Community had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 74 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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