AvantGarde of La Jolla
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · La Jolla, CA

AvantGarde of La Jolla

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · La Jolla, CA

Overview of AvantGarde of La Jolla

Avant Garde is a gorgeous facility that offers gorgeous views, making this community unlike any other. This facility makes sure to offer a personalized experience for their residents. The staff are also professionals that have been trained to take care of the seniors in the community, making sure that their needs are met.

There are several amenities that are unique to Avant Garde. They offer various services, specifically assistance and support on daily tasks. In addition to this, they also have activities and events made for everyone ensuring that all the residents will enjoy their time here.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
37
Bed community size
45-bed community Rank #1174 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1174th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
6 years in operation Rank #927 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 927th out of 1,507 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 57 / 100 Rank #1156 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1156th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
82%
Rank #625 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 625th out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
37 / 45
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceApril 27, 2020
CountySan Diego
License Number374604261

Ownership & Operating Entity

AvantGarde of La Jolla is legally operated by Avantgarde Senior Living Of La Jolla, and administered by Susan Caccam.

Room costs

Private Room $7,500 per month
Semi-Private Room $6,500 per month

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Languages Spoken

english spanish tagalog

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing(Specialized Dementia)

Specialized Dementia Caregiving Staff - Daytime: 4
Specialized Dementia Caregiving Staff - Nighttime: 2
Specialized Dementia Licensed Nurse Hours/Day: 8
Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff
Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff

Facility Details(Specialized Dementia)

Admission Fee: $2,500
Licensed Nurse on Staff: Yes

Other On-site Services(Specialized Dementia)

Religious Services
Facility Van Or Car Used To Transport Residents

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Activities
Wellness Center
Rendever Virtual Reality
Specific ProgramsLuxury Transportation, Senior Fitness, Personal Services, Community Areas

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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Overall vs. CA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Total citations (at CA avg)
1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (90% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility CA Average vs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 12 12 This facility has total citations in line with the California average (12 vs. CA avg 12).— At avg
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 4 3 This facility has 33% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 33% worse Rank #1010 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1010th 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.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 8 4 This facility has 100% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 100% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.4 4 This facility has 90% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 90% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This Facility CA Average vs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info 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. 31 16 This facility has had 94% more total inspections than the California average (31 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 94% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 22 13 This facility has had 69% more complaint visits than the California average (22 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 69% more Rank #1157 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1157th 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.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 5 7 This facility has had 29% fewer other visits than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 29% fewer
Official inspections Info 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
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 13 10 This facility has had 30% more complaint investigations than the California average (13 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 30% more

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for AvantGarde of La Jolla

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Address 1.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from La Jolla's city center to AvantGarde of La Jolla's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.32 miles to nearest hospital (VA Medical Center-San Diego)

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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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Casa de Mañana
AL
IL
RC
La Jolla
249
Facility 249
CA AVG 103
Rank #95 / 1,645
Yes
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 58
Rank #450 / 2,057
13
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #605 / 1,507
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #401 / 1,452
Front Porch Communities And Services Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
AvantGarde of La Jolla
AL
IL
MC
RC
La Jolla
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,174 / 1,645
Yes
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,156 / 2,057
31
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,157 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #927 / 1,507
82.2%
Facility 82.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #625 / 1,452
Avantgarde Senior Living Of La Jolla 1 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

AvantGarde of La Jolla is located in La Jolla, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about AvantGarde of La Jolla

Who is the owner of AvantGarde of La Jolla?

AvantGarde of La Jolla is legally operated by Avantgarde Senior Living Of La Jolla, and administered by Susan Caccam.

Is AvantGarde of La Jolla in a walkable area?

AvantGarde of La Jolla has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of AvantGarde of La Jolla?

According to CA state health department records, AvantGarde of La Jolla's license number is 374604261.

What is the occupancy rate at AvantGarde of La Jolla?

AvantGarde of La Jolla's occupancy is 82%.

How long has AvantGarde of La Jolla been in business?

AvantGarde of La Jolla has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at AvantGarde of La Jolla?

Yes, AvantGarde of La Jolla allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of AvantGarde of La Jolla?

Susan Caccam is the administrator of AvantGarde of La Jolla.

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