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Tucked within the vibrant San Diego community, Mount Carmel Assisted Living stands as a distinguished senior care provider among assisted living homes. This esteemed establishment is committed to providing services, with a dedicated focus on both physical and mental stimulation to enhance the well-being of its residents. The facility’s meticulous upkeep and evident cleanliness are matched only by the glowing reviews it has garnered, a testament to the exceptional service provided by its dedicated staff.
The home radiates a palpable sense of dedication and excellence, consistently exceeding expectations in its mission to create a nurturing environment for those in their golden years. As an outstanding senior facility, it goes above and beyond to ensure the comfort and happiness of its residents.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Mount Carmel Assisted Living is legally operated by Trucare Assisted Living Inc, and administrated by Elizabeth Willey.
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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.
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.
15 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #1 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 96 out of 100. Letter grade A. 15 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
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.
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 10 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better |
Inspections & Visits
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 5 | 16 | This facility has 69% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 69% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 0 | 13 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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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.
| 1 | 7 | This facility has 86% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 86% 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. CA avg 4).— At avg |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Building Type: Single-story
Lisa Anderson-Hines is an experienced RCFE Administrator with fourteen years in the residential elder care industry. She has been employed at Mount Carmel Assisted Living for two years and provides valuable expertise in California state laws and Title 22 regulations. Lisa also consults within the elder care industry and is actively involved with several related organizations.
21.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Diego's city center to Mount Carmel Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.72 miles to nearest hospital (Health Bridge Occupational Health)
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Mount Carmel Assisted Living is located in San Diego, California.
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| Capistrano Beach Care Center |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Dana Point (Capistrano Beach) | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
103
Rank
#832 / 1657 | No |
25
Facility
25
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1784 / 2092 | - | - | - | 89.4% | A+ | - |
| Mount Carmel Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | San Diego (Rancho Peñasquitos) | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1330 / 1657 | No |
11
Facility
11
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1946 / 2092 | 96
Facility
96
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1 / 1401 | 4 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
13
Rank
#703 / 1487 |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#423 / 1368 | - | Trucare Assisted Living Inc |
Mount Carmel Assisted Living is in the Rancho Peñasquitos neighborhood of San Diego.
The team at Mount Carmel Assisted Living speaks ["english"].
The legal owner and operator of Mount Carmel Assisted Living is Trucare Assisted Living Inc.
Mount Carmel Assisted Living has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to CA state health department records, Mount Carmel Assisted Living's license number is 374603745.
Mount Carmel Assisted Living's occupancy is 83%.
Elizabeth Willey is the administrator of Mount Carmel Assisted Living.
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