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Canyon Villas, located in San Diego, CA, is a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, respite care and hospice care. Their accommodation options range from studio and one bedroom apartment units featuring kitchenettes, self controlled heating and air-conditioning, and carpeted floors. Additionally, emergency pull cord system can also be found inside each accommodation, as an added layer of security.
As part of the basic services included in their monthly fee, residents receive three daily meals, weekly housekeeping services, and diversified activity program. The community also features a nursing station staffed 24/7, an elegant dining facility, and a beauty and barber shop for beauty and grooming services.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Canyon Villas is legally operated by San Diego Christian Foundation, and administrated by Vonda Boller.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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. 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.
1 point above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #793 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 793rd out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 82 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 1 point above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
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
| 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)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 1 | 3 | This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #413 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 413th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 6 | 4 | This facility has 50% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 50% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 1.4 | 2 | This facility has 30% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.4 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 30% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.4 | 3.3 | This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% 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.
| 18 | 16 | This facility has 13% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 13% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 10 | 13 | This facility has 23% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 23% better Rank #850 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 850th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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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.
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% 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.
| 9 | 10 | This facility has 10% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 10% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
7.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Diego's city center to Canyon Villas's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.71 miles to nearest hospital (San Diego - Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns)
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Canyon Villas is located in San Diego, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Wesley Palms Retirement Community |
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 (Pacific Beach) | 511
Facility
511
CA AVG
103
Rank
#20 / 1657 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1857 / 2092 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1401 | 4 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 30
Facility
30
CA AVG
13
Rank
#129 / 1487 |
65.0%
Facility
65.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1008 / 1368 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services |
| Atria Collwood |
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. | San Diego (Talmadge) | 185
Facility
185
CA AVG
103
Rank
#196 / 1657 | Yes |
79
Facility
79
CA AVG
57
Rank
#451 / 2092 | 59
Facility
59
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1301 / 1401 | 4 | 59
Facility
59
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1369 / 1397 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
3
Rank
#895 / 1164 | 49
Facility
49
CA AVG
13
Rank
#24 / 1487 |
45.9%
Facility
45.9%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1291 / 1368 | A+ | Wg Collwood Knolls Sh LP; Atria Management Co LLC |
| Canyon Villas |
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | San Diego (Clairemont) | 133
Facility
133
CA AVG
103
Rank
#473 / 1657 | No |
65
Facility
65
CA AVG
57
Rank
#888 / 2092 | 82
Facility
82
CA AVG
81
Rank
#793 / 1401 | 4 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#850 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 35
Facility
35
CA AVG
13
Rank
#69 / 1487 |
68.4%
Facility
68.4%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#885 / 1368 | - | San Diego Christian Foundation |
| Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill |
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. | San Diego (Bankers Hill) | 100
Facility
100
CA AVG
103
Rank
#698 / 1657 | Yes |
89
Facility
89
CA AVG
57
Rank
#195 / 2092 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1401 | 3 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#654 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1100 / 1487 |
83.0%
Facility
83.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#527 / 1368 | - | Mg At Bankers Hill,LP;Shi-IV Merrill Gp,LLC; Et Al |
| BayView Senior Assisted 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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | San Diego (Point Loma) | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1295 / 1657 | No |
85
Facility
85
CA AVG
57
Rank
#290 / 2092 | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
81
Rank
#108 / 1401 | 4 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
13
Rank
#492 / 1487 |
76.5%
Facility
76.5%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#686 / 1368 | A+ | Bvsal, LLC |
Canyon Villas is in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego.
The team at Canyon Villas speaks ["english"].
The legal owner and operator of Canyon Villas is San Diego Christian Foundation.
Canyon Villas has a walk score of 65. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to CA state health department records, Canyon Villas's license number is 372004738.
Canyon Villas's occupancy is 68%.
Vonda Boller is the administrator of Canyon Villas.
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