Occupancy rate
57%
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living
Senior Living in San Diego
Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living
Senior Living in San Diego
Overview of Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living
Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care that promotes independence while receiving exceptional quality of assistance. Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living is a community that tailors a uniquely designed care for each individual. They boast a warm and welcoming environment where residents are able to feel comfortable and secure to do as they please and be open to a world of endless possibilities. Its ideal location in Rancho Peñasquitos offers exciting activities and interest that allows families or individuals to soak in everything that Southern California has to offer. Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living strives to maintain a lifestyle that inspires residents to live a purposeful life and have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience at the senior living home.
Residents are from different states with an average age of sixty-eight to a hundred, and having about seventy-percent women over men. Whether one is from a different housing option or has different background, amenities and services are open to any resident. Anyone can have seamless access to common spaces, the library, the restaurant-style dining room, and more. Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living is well designed and strategically built for the convenience of you or your family member.
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
3 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 59 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
68 / 120
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 20, 2023
CountySan Diego
License Number374604542
Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living is legally operated by Pacifica Ca Llc;penasquitos Lp;penasquitos Mgr Llc.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
SD Live-in Staff
SD Separate Housekeeping Staff
No Admission Fee
Full-Service Salon
Library
Restaurant-Style Dining Room
Food DescriptionDining room with chef-prepared meals and restaurant-style dining.
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
4 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (50% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (225% above)
• Total visits (44% above)
• Other visits (129% above) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Complaint visits (69% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Complaint investigations (70% below)
• Total citations (50% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (225% above)
• Total visits (44% above)
• Other visits (129% above) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Complaint visits (69% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Complaint investigations (70% below)
Latest Inspection
May 28, 2025
Other
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
| 15 | 10 | This facility has 50% more total citations than a typical California facility (15 vs. California avg 10).↑ 50% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 3).↓ 33% better |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
| 13 | 4 | This facility has 225% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (13 vs. California avg 4).↑ 225% worse |
Inspections & Visits
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 23 | 16 | This facility has 44% more total visits than a typical California facility (23 vs. California avg 16).↑ 44% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 4 | 13 | This facility has 69% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (4 vs. California avg 13).↓ 69% better |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 16 | 7 | This facility has 129% more other visits than a typical California facility (16 vs. California avg 7).↑ 129% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California facility (3 vs. California avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 4 complaint visits.
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California facility (3 vs. California avg 10).↓ 70% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Most inspections found no deficiencies, including the most recent report on May 28, 2025, which was clean following a review related to a resident’s heat exhaustion. Earlier reports showed some substantiated complaints involving neglect that led to pressure injuries, medication errors, and failure to secure hazardous cleaning supplies, with one incident posing an immediate health risk. The facility also had issues with resident dignity and cleanliness, as well as safety concerns related to unsecured exits and delayed law enforcement notification for a missing resident. Several complaint investigations were substantiated, but many others found no deficiencies or were unsubstantiated. The pattern suggests improvement over time, with the latest inspections showing no deficiencies after addressing prior concerns.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Financial Assistance for
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Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living is located in San Diego, California.
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16.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Diego's city center to Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 7.59 miles to nearest hospital (Children's Primary Care Medical Group Carmel Valley)
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Compare Senior Living around San Diego The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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