Atria Collwood
Assisted Living & Independent Living · San Diego, CA

Atria Collwood

Assisted Living & Independent Living · San Diego, CA

Overview of Atria Collwood

Atria Collwood is an excellent option for seniors seeking an independent lifestyle but need help with daily tasks. Here, every resident is treated with dignity and as their own person, while given a sense of belonging. With a dedicated team of compassionate caregivers by their side, each daily tasks is taken care of for the residents.

At Atria Collwood, there are enriching activities for different differences, to chef-prepared meals that delight the senses, care and thoughtfulness are provided to all the residents. With personalized support tailored to individual needs, residents are able to fully enjoy their senior years.

(619) 286-3583
What you will love about this neighborhood
  • Situated in San Diego’s Mid-City region at the vibrant neighborhood ofColina del Sol, this area offers diverse cultures and a youthful vibe with the San Diego State University nearby.
  • Iconic landmarks like the 18-hole Colina Park Golf Course and the El Cajon Boulevard with over 100 restaurants and shops are set within 5 miles, alongside Balboa Park with 17 museums, and the San Diego Zoo.
  • Colina del Sol developed into a middle-class community with an average income of $44, 381, providing easy access to excellent amenities and healthcare providers.

Types of Care at Atria Collwood

Assisted Living Independent Living
Bed community size
185-bed community Rank #197 / 1658Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 197th out of 1658 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
49 years in operation Rank #24 / 1485Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 1485 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 79 / 100 Rank #451 / 2093Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 451st out of 2093 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
46%
Rank #1306 / 1407Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1306th out of 1407 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1407. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
85 / 185
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceDecember 20, 1999
CountySan Diego
License Number374600890

Ownership & Operating Entity

Atria Collwood is legally operated by Wg Collwood Knolls Sh Lp; Atria Management Co Llc, and administrated by Julia Lopez.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMr. Jordan Scaraphone, Executive Director

Staffing(Specialized Dementia)

Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff
Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff

Facility Details(Specialized Dementia)

No Admission Fee

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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 Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.

Well below the California average for assisted living residences.

California assisted living residences benchmark: C 76/100

Inspection score: 53 out of 100. Letter grade F. Well below the California average for assisted living residences.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 8 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (140% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (375% above)
• Citations per year (140% above)
• Total visits (438% above)
• Complaint visits (354% above)
• Other visits (229% above)
• Complaint investigations (400% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
Latest Inspection April 10, 2026

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2410 This facility has 140% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (24 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 140% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 53 This facility has 67% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 67% worse
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 194 This facility has 375% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (19 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 375% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 4.82 This facility has 140% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (4.8 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 140% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.33.3 This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 8616 This facility has 438% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (86 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 438% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 5913 This facility has 354% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (59 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 354% worse
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 237 This facility has 229% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (23 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 229% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 5010 This facility has 400% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (50 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 400% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on February 18, 2026, cited one deficiency for late eviction report submission, which was corrected with an accepted plan of correction.
  • The January 20, 2026 complaint investigation substantiated failure to provide adequate personal care and maintain a safe environment for one resident, citing two deficiencies.
  • Multiple complaint investigations from 2024 to 2026 substantiated unlawful eviction procedures and resident coercion, but other allegations such as staff mistreatment and environmental complaints were unsubstantiated.

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 290 / 580 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Type of Rooms Available

Studio
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1 / 4
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1
288 - 290 sq. ft
2 Bed
2 Bed
1
580 sq. ft

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Address 9.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from San Diego's city center to Atria Collwood's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.91 miles to nearest hospital (Children's Primary Care Medical Group Alvarado)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Atria Collwood is located in San Diego, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Atria Collwood

What neighborhood is Atria Collwood in?

Atria Collwood is in the Talmadge neighborhood of San Diego.

What languages are spoken at Atria Collwood?

The team at Atria Collwood speaks ["english"].

Who is the owner of Atria Collwood?

The legal owner and operator of Atria Collwood is Wg Collwood Knolls Sh Lp; Atria Management Co Llc.

Is Atria Collwood in a walkable area?

Atria Collwood has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Atria Collwood?

According to CA state health department records, Atria Collwood's license number is 374600890.

What is the occupancy rate at Atria Collwood?

Atria Collwood's occupancy is 46%.

Who is the administrator of Atria Collwood?

Julia Lopez is the administrator of Atria Collwood.

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