Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge
Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge
Overview of Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge
Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge is a 95-bed assisted living community offering light assisted living and transitional care in Shadowridge, California. It caters to occupants who need support with daily activities while maintaining their independence. At $3,900 monthly, a mid-range price point for the region is provided.
Designed around comprehensive care and support is the community. Residents have access to 24-hour staffing, rehabilitation services, and respite care. The facility is then a flexible choice for those healing from illness or injury, plus those seeking active assistance. On-site therapy services support recovery and wellness goals. Meanwhile, dining is a signature feature. The community offers chef-prepared meals with an award-winning menu and off-menu options available all day, from 7am to 7pm. This approach keeps dining casual and responsive to resident preferences rather than tied to rigid mealtimes. Robust and diverse is the activity programming. Over 200 monthly activities range from a walking club and gardening to art, TED Talks, music appreciation, movie nights, and organized outings. This volume of offerings gives occupants considerable choice in how they spend their days. Amenities support wellness and life quality. The community features a spa and hair salon, wellness programming, red light therapy, AI Anti-Fall safety technology, and private dining options for families or small gatherings. Family Link and hydration stations round out the daily experience. Shadowridge has a Walk Score of 41, meaning some nearby services are walkable, but most errands require a car or arranged transportation. Visiting family members must consider this when planning frequent visits.
Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge is a flexible choice for those recuperating from illness or injury, and those needing continuous assistance.
95-bed community Rank #808 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 808th 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.
Walk Score: 41 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
CountySan Diego
Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge is administered by Lance Shenk.
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency call systems, Hoyer lifts, and two-person transfers.
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes
Salon
Spa
Wellness Center
Dining
ActivitiesOver 200 monthly activities including walking club, gardening, art, TED Talks, music, movie nights, and outings
Specific ProgramsLight Assisted Living, Transitional Care
Starting Price$3,900 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.
7 citations
26 total visits
8 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 above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #784 / 1474 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 784th 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: 82 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 1 point 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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% above) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% above) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 7 | 10 | This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 30% 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.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #724 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 724th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 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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Moderate citations (Type B)
Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.3 | 3.3 | 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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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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.
| 26 | 16 | This facility has had 63% more total inspections than the California average (26 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 63% more |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 8 | 13 | This facility has had 38% fewer complaint visits than the California average (8 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 38% fewer Rank #758 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 758th 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.
| 14 | 7 | This facility has had 100% more other visits than the California average (14 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 100% more |
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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 Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge
7.6 miles from city center
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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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186
CA AVG
103
Rank
#191 / 1,645 | Yes | 56 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#409 / 1,474 | 24 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#716 / 1,387 | 0
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0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 22
Facility
22
CA AVG
13
Rank
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| Oceanside Senior Living | AL IL MC RC | Oceanside (Guajome) | 165
Facility
165
CA AVG
103
Rank
#274 / 1,645 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
CA AVG
59
Rank
#1,894 / 2,057 | 66
Facility
66
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1,227 / 1,474 | 37 | 19
Facility
19
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,106 / 1,387 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1,010 / 1,433 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#927 / 1,505 | 55.8% | A+ | Hrse Pacficia Senior Living Oceanside Trs LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Oceanside | AL MC RC | Oceanside (Guajome) | 136
Facility
136
CA AVG
103
Rank
#451 / 1,645 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
CA AVG
59
Rank
#1,873 / 2,057 | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
81
Rank
#272 / 1,474 | 11 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,321 / 1,505 | 69.1% | - | Sunrise Of Oceanside Ca Opco & Sunrise Senior Livi | Studio / Denver / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Ocean Hills Senior Living | AL IL MC RC | Oceanside (Ocean Hills) | 123
Facility
123
CA AVG
103
Rank
#543 / 1,645 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
CA AVG
59
Rank
#1,972 / 2,057 | 84
Facility
84
CA AVG
81
Rank
#731 / 1,474 | 26 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#716 / 1,387 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1,433 | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
13
Rank
#540 / 1,505 | 87.8% | A+ | Triton Senior Lvg, LLC And Nortstar Snr Lvg Mgt LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge | AL | Oceanside | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
103
Rank
#808 / 1,645 | No | 41 | 82
Facility
82
CA AVG
81
Rank
#784 / 1,474 | 26 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#758 / 1,387 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#724 / 1,433 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge
Is Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge in a walkable area?
Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge?
No, Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge?
Lance Shenk is the administrator of Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge.
How many beds does Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge have?
Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge has 95 beds.
Has Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge had any citations?
Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge has had 7 reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
Are there photos of Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge?
Yes — there are 13 photos of Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge?
Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge is located at 1440 South Melrose Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056.
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