Sungarden Terrace
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Lemon Grove, CA
Sungarden Terrace
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Lemon Grove, CA
Overview of Sungarden Terrace
Sungarden Terrace is a premier boutique retirement community located in Lemon Grove, California. It offers assisted living and memory care services, focusing on exceptional service and a supportive environment. The community features various amenities, including a modernized movie theater, beauty salon, and tranquil outdoor spaces.
110-bed community Rank #640 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 640th out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
10 years in operation Rank #705 / 1505Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 705th out of 1,505 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 7 / 100 Rank #1987 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1987th out of 2,057 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceMarch 11, 2016
CountySan Diego
License Number374603437
Sungarden Terrace is legally operated by Sd Commercial, LLC, and administered by Susan O'shaughnessy.
Respite Care
Pets not allowed
Movie Theater
Salon
Putting Green
Library
Relaxing Sundeck
Starting Price$5,500 per month
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.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
These figures come from state-published inspection data.
18 total visits
10 complaint visits
4 official inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
1 point below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #846 / 1474 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 846th out of 1,474 homes we track in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1474 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 80 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 1 point below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection Scorecard
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
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Inspections & Visits
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Total inspections
Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes.
| 18 | 16 | This facility has had 13% more total inspections than the California average (18 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 13% more |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 10 | 13 | This facility has had 23% fewer complaint visits than the California average (10 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 23% fewer Rank #845 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 845th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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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.
| 4 | 7 | This facility has had 43% fewer other visits than the California average (4 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 43% fewer |
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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. CA avg 4).— At avg |
Places of interest near Sungarden Terrace
1.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lemon Grove's city center to Sungarden Terrace's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Monte Vista Village | AL IL MC RC | Lemon Grove | 219
Facility
219
CA AVG
103
Rank
#125 / 1,645 | Yes | 41 | 74
Facility
74
CA AVG
81
Rank
#995 / 1,474 | 36 | 25
Facility
25
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,201 / 1,387 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1,433 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
13
Rank
#389 / 1,505 | 50.7% | A+ | Pacifica Monte Vista LLC And Monte Vista Mgr LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sungarden Terrace | AL MC RC | Lemon Grove | 110
Facility
110
CA AVG
103
Rank
#640 / 1,645 | No |
7
Facility
7
CA AVG
59
Rank
#1,987 / 2,057 | 80
Facility
80
CA AVG
81
Rank
#846 / 1,474 | 18 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#845 / 1,387 | - | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#705 / 1,505 | - | - | Sd Commercial, LLC | - |
Financial Assistance for
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sungarden Terrace
Who is the owner of Sungarden Terrace?
Sungarden Terrace is legally operated by Sd Commercial, LLC, and administered by Susan O'Shaughnessy.
Is Sungarden Terrace in a walkable area?
Sungarden Terrace has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has Sungarden Terrace been in business?
Sungarden Terrace has been operating for approximately 10 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Sungarden Terrace?
No, Sungarden Terrace has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Sungarden Terrace?
Susan O'Shaughnessy is the administrator of Sungarden Terrace.
How many beds does Sungarden Terrace have?
Sungarden Terrace has 110 beds.
Are there photos of Sungarden Terrace?
Yes — there are 9 photos of Sungarden Terrace in the photo gallery on this page.
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