Occupancy rate
69%
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Canyon Villas
Senior Living in San Diego
Canyon Villas
Senior Living in San Diego
Canyon Villas, located in San Diego, CA, is a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, respite care and hospice care. Their accommodation options range from studio and one bedroom apartment units featuring kitchenettes, self controlled heating and air-conditioning, and carpeted floors. Additionally, emergency pull cord system can also be found inside each accommodation, as an added layer of security.
As part of the basic services included in their monthly fee, residents receive three daily meals, weekly housekeeping services, and diversified activity program. The community also features a nursing station staffed 24/7, an elegant dining facility, and a beauty and barber shop for beauty and grooming services.
133-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
35 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 65 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Occupancy
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
92 / 133
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusActive
IssuanceMay 12, 1990
CountySan Diego
License Number372004738
Canyon Villas is legally operated by San Diego Christian Foundation, and administrated by Richard John Rowe.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
SD Live-in Staff
SD Separate Housekeeping Staff
No Admission Fee
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 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% above)
• Total visits (19% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at California avg) 5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Complaint visits (23% below)
• Other visits (29% below)
• Complaint investigations (10% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% above)
• Total visits (19% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at California avg) 5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Complaint visits (23% below)
• Other visits (29% below)
• Complaint investigations (10% below)
Latest Inspection
March 20, 2025
Complaint Investigation
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.
| 7 | 10 | This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical California facility (7 vs. California avg 10).↓ 30% better |
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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.
| 1 | 3 | This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 3).↓ 67% 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.
| 6 | 4 | This facility has 50% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (6 vs. California avg 4).↑ 50% 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.
| 19 | 16 | This facility has 19% more total visits than a typical California facility (19 vs. California avg 16).↑ 19% 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.
| 10 | 13 | This facility has 23% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (10 vs. California avg 13).↓ 23% 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.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer other visits than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. California avg 4).— At avg |
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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 10 complaint visits.
| 9 | 10 | This facility has 10% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California facility (9 vs. California avg 10).↓ 10% 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 two most recent annual inspections on January 2 and January 10, 2025, which were both clean. However, some complaint investigations identified isolated issues, primarily related to resident care and dignity, such as delays in incontinence care and staff comments that caused a resident to feel ashamed in the March 20, 2025 report. Earlier deficiencies included a missed background check for a staff member in February 2023, which resulted in a $500 fine, and incomplete incident reporting and insufficient assistance leading to a resident fall in March 2021. Several complaint investigations, including allegations of poor wound care, staffing shortages, and abuse, were unsubstantiated. The facility appears to have improved over time, with recent inspections showing no deficiencies after addressing prior concerns.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Senior Living in California
Canyon Villas is located in San Diego, California.
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7.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Diego's city center to Canyon Villas's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.71 miles to nearest hospital (San Diego - Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns)
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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.
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