Occupancy rate
92%
Higher than the California average: 72.8%La Vida Del Mar
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Solana Beach, CA
La Vida Del Mar
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Solana Beach, CA
Overview of La Vida Del Mar
Explore an idyllic community with La Vida Del Mar located in Solana Beach, CA. The La Vida Del Mar is an inviting senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and integrated health care. Known for its coastal setting, this community stands out from the crowd. A variety of resort-style, pet-friendly, and spacious accommodations are available depending on their living terms.
Experience its exceptional amenities and services, including locally-sourced delightful meals fine dining experience on the patio at Calypso Restaurant, three-dimensional approach to wellness, pool activities, and local attraction trips. In addition, philanthropic opportunities, lifelong learning seminars, concerts and social happy hours, and arts and creative writing classes make every moment count in the living experience. Thus, seniors are assured of a reliving retirement with La Vida Del Mar.
130-bed community Rank #486 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 486th out of 1657 homes 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.
39 years in operation Rank #49 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 1487 homes 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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: 61 / 100 Rank #1013 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1013th out of 2092 homes 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
119 / 130
Average occupied beds in California homes
87 beds
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceFebruary 11, 2009
CountySan Diego
License Number374602832
La Vida Del Mar is legally operated by La Vida Del Mar Associates and Srg Servco Management, and administered by Scottie Geno.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. Michael Grust, Owner (per BBB, record updated May 2026)
Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff
Specialized Dementia 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.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
1 citation
13 total visits
4 complaint visits
4 official inspections
2 complaint investigations
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.
13 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #185 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 185th out of 1401 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 94 out of 100. Letter grade A. 13 points above 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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 9 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per year (90% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Total visits (19% below)
• Complaint visits (69% below)
• Other visits (29% below)
• Complaint investigations (80% below)
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 9 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per year (90% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Total visits (19% below)
• Complaint visits (69% below)
• Other visits (29% below)
• Complaint investigations (80% below)
Latest Inspection
March 19, 2026
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 0 | 3 | This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 0.2 | 2 | This facility has 90% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 90% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.1 | 3.3 | This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 13 | 16 | This facility has 19% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 19% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 4 | 13 | This facility has 69% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 69% better Rank #525 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 525th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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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 assisted living residence (5 vs. CA 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. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The January 15, 2026 annual inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed the facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair with all safety measures functioning.
- The March 6, 2026 inspection cited one immediate jeopardy deficiency for a staff member working without required criminal background clearance, resulting in a $500 civil penalty.
- The March 19, 2026 follow-up cleared the background clearance deficiency but assessed a $600 civil penalty for late submission of the plan of correction.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 600 / 800 / 1050 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Swimming Pool
Parking Available
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for La Vida Del Mar
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1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Solana Beach's city center to La Vida Del Mar's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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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| La Vida Del Mar | AL IL MC | Solana Beach (Eden Gardens) | 130 | No | A+ | 61 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
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Frequently Asked Questions about La Vida Del Mar
What neighborhood is La Vida Del Mar in?
La Vida Del Mar is in the Eden Gardens neighborhood of Solana Beach.
Who is the owner of La Vida Del Mar?
La Vida Del Mar is legally operated by La Vida Del Mar Associates and Srg Servco Management, and administered by Scottie Geno.
Is La Vida Del Mar in a walkable area?
La Vida Del Mar has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of La Vida Del Mar?
According to CA state health department records, La Vida Del Mar's license number is 374602832.
What is the occupancy rate at La Vida Del Mar?
La Vida Del Mar's occupancy is 92%.
Who is the administrator of La Vida Del Mar?
Scottie Geno is the administrator of La Vida Del Mar.
How many beds does La Vida Del Mar have?
La Vida Del Mar has 130 beds.
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