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Sitting as the only beachfront retirement community in Olivetas Avenue, La Jolla, CA, White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living is a blissful senior living community that offers a variety of living options including assisted living, memory support, residential living, and skilled nursing. Boasting a wonderful community from the team to its residents, White Sands La Jolla ensures a joyful and worry-free residency within its grounds. Featuring a variety of floor plans including a studio suite, one-bedroom apartment, and two-bedroom apartments, that seniors may choose from.
White Sands La Jolla is a luxury senior living that promotes an unforgettable connection among its residents, providing fitness programs, scheduled outings, weekly lectures and discussions. The community serves different chef-prepared meals daily ensuring that its residents have contributed and satisfy their cravings and allergies. With beach access, White Sands La Jolla provides water’s edge dining, a Sand bistro, and a full-service beauty salon and barber Shop.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living is legally operated by Humangood & Humangood Socal, and administrated by Shelly Smart.
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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. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
Above the California average for assisted living residences.
California assisted living residences benchmark: C 76/100
Inspection score: 89 out of 100. Letter grade B+. Above the California average for assisted living residences.
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.
| 7 | 16 | This facility has 56% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 56% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 1 | 13 | This facility has 92% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 92% 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.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% 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 |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mostly clean, with no deficiencies cited in any of the six inspections from August 19, 2021, through August 27, 2025. The most recent inspection on August 27, 2025, found the facility clean, sanitary, and in good repair, with safety measures and medication procedures properly maintained. A July 20, 2023 complaint investigation was unsubstantiated after reviewing allegations of neglect and visitor restrictions.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 400 / 800 / 1,550 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Jenn Riddell serves as the Health Services Administrator at White Sands La Jolla - Luxury Senior Living. She oversees the health services operations, ensuring residents receive quality care in a supportive environment. Jenn's role is vital to maintaining the community’s commitment to wellness and compassionate service.
13.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from La Jolla's city center to White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.76 miles to nearest hospital (VA Medical Center-San Diego)
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White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living is located in La Jolla, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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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).
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. | San Diego (University City) | 783 | No | 88 | 4 | 17
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17
CA AVG
11.6
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#1061 / 1397 | 27
Facility
27
CA AVG
11
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#111 / 1365 |
69.3%
Facility
69.3%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#818 / 1289 | Ccw La Jolla LLC; Cc La Jolla LLC;Classic Res Mgmt | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living |
LSL Luxury Senior 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). | La Jolla | 299 | Yes | 80 | 4 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#210 / 1397 | 51
Facility
51
CA AVG
11
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#3 / 1365 |
61.2%
Facility
61.2%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#1019 / 1289 | Humangood & Humangood Socal | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living is in the La Jolla neighborhood of La Jolla.
The team at White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living speaks ["english"].
The legal owner and operator of White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living is Humangood & Humangood Socal.
White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to CA state health department records, White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living's license number is 372000641.
White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living's occupancy is 61%.
Shelly Smart is the administrator of White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living.
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