Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · National City, CA
Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · National City, CA
Overview of Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care
Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care is an 85-bed nursing home located on L Avenue in National City, California, operated by Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care Inc. Administrated by Megan Amey, the home is set in a highly walkable neighborhood where most errands can be finished on foot, so it’s convenient for families wanting to visit frequently or run nearby appointments. The community delivers care for older adults with a robust emphasis on dementia and Alzheimer’s support.
The home is staffed 24/7 with licensed nurses on duty at all times, supported by CNAs and medication aides. This continuous nursing presence means residents have access to professional oversight and medication management nonstop. The facility offers rehabilitation services for post-hospital recovery, along with respite and hospice care for families traversing transitions or end-of-life needs. Everyday care includes help with bathing, grooming, and dressing, incontinence management, and specialized diabetic care. Routinary are blood pressure monitoring and other basic health checks.
On top of clinical support, Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care brings in-house resources that decrease trips off campus. A staff physician visits monthly, an on-call doctor is available, and podiatry and beautician services are present on-site. Medical appointment transportation is provided for any needed outpatient care. Medication management ensures prescriptions are administered safely and on time. Daily life is built around home-cooked meals, with three meals and snacks provided fresh per day. The home also supports residents’ spiritual and social needs through religious services, monthly outings, and daily activities that provide structure and engagement to the week. Housekeeping and linen services handle the home-care details so families can spend energy on visits and connection instead of logistics.
85-bed community Rank #879 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 879th 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: 84 / 100 Rank #319 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 319th 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceApril 13, 2026
CountySan Diego
Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care is legally operated by Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care Inc, and administered by Megan Amey.
Owner NameBliss Assisted Living & Memory Care Inc
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Pets not allowed
Specific Programs24-Hour Licensed Nurses on Duty, Dementia / Alzheimer’s Care, Incontinent management, 24-hour CNA and medication aide staff, Help with bathing grooming and dressing, Laundry service, Respite/Hospice Care, Fresh Home-cooked meals (3 meals & snacks daily), Senior medical appointment transportation provided, Housekeeping and linen services, including daily bed-making and trash removal, On-call physician with monthly doctor visits in-house, Medication management and administration, In-House Beautician, In-House Podiatry, Monthly Outing, Religious Services, Diabetic Care, Blood Pressure monitoring, Increase supervision due to health conscience
Religious Services
Operating Hours9am to 5pm, Open 24/7 per week
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 score unavailable
Not enough inspection history to generate a score.
Average score for California assisted living residences: B- 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.
Overall vs. CA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total complaints (100% below)
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total complaints (100% below)
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 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.
| 2 | 16 | This facility has had 88% fewer total inspections than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 88% fewer |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 0 | 13 | This facility has had 100% fewer complaint visits than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer Rank #1 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has had 71% fewer other visits than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 71% fewer |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 0 | 4 | This facility has had 100% fewer official inspections than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 0 | 14 | This facility has 100% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 100% better |
Places of interest near Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care
0.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from National City's city center to Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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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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| Vi at Palo Alto | AL IL MC NH SNF | Palo Alto | 876
Facility
876
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1 / 1,645 | No |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
59
Rank
#416 / 2,057 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#462 / 1,474 | 24 | 10
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10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#845 / 1,387 | 0
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0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#361 / 1,505 | 73.1% | - | Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Paradise Valley Estates | AL MC NH SNF | Fairfield | 743
Facility
743
CA AVG
103
Rank
#6 / 1,645 | Yes | - | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#649 / 1,474 | 17 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#442 / 1,387 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#724 / 1,433 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
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| The Vineyards – California Armenian Home | AL IL MC NH RESC SNF | Fresno (Roosevelt) | 412
Facility
412
CA AVG
103
Rank
#27 / 1,645 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
CA AVG
59
Rank
#1,796 / 2,057 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#409 / 1,474 | 18 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#758 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 41
Facility
41
CA AVG
13
Rank
#36 / 1,505 | 54.1% | - | California Home For The Aged Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Canterbury Woods | AL IL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190
Facility
190
CA AVG
103
Rank
#179 / 1,645 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
59
Rank
#383 / 2,057 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#409 / 1,474 | 13 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1,387 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1,433 | 42
Facility
42
CA AVG
13
Rank
#33 / 1,505 | 72.6% | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care | AL HOS MC RC | National City | 85
Facility
85
CA AVG
103
Rank
#879 / 1,645 | No |
84
Facility
84
CA AVG
59
Rank
#319 / 2,057 | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | - | - | - | Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care Inc | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care
Who is the owner of Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care?
Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care is legally operated by Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care Inc, and administered by Megan Amey.
Is Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care in a walkable area?
Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care has a walk score of 84. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Are pets allowed at Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care?
No, Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care?
Megan Amey is the administrator of Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care.
How many beds does Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care have?
Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care has 85 beds.
Has Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care had any citations?
Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care has no reported citations according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
Are there photos of Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care?
Yes — there are 13 photos of Bliss Assisted Living & Memory Care in the photo gallery on this page.
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