Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Chula Vista, CA

Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Chula Vista, CA

Overview of Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista

Find the care you need at Fredericka Manor Retirement Community, an astounding community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features cozy and well-maintained studio to two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. With a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7, residents receive the highest quality of care for a worry-free retirement.

Residents will not feel lonely with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is surrounded by lush natural spaces, creating the ideal setting for residents to spend their golden years happily.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
286
Bed community size
560-bed community Rank #13 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
11 years in operation Rank #652 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 652nd 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.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 83 / 100 Rank #337 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 337th 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

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
51%
Rank #1299 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1299th 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.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
286 / 560
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceOctober 29, 2014
CountySan Diego
License Number496801929
State License TypesLic 374603402

Ownership & Operating Entity

Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista is legally operated by Front Porch Communities And Services, and administered by Ben Geske.

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsYes

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaAge and income requirements vary by community.
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Spa
Dining
Garden
Patio
Walking Paths
Transportation
Housekeeping
Volunteer Program

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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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (92% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per inspection (100% below)

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 112 This facility has 92% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 92% better
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. 03 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 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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. 14 This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.04 This facility has 100% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. 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. 2616 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
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 513 This facility has had 62% fewer complaint visits than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 62% fewer Rank #589 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 589th 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. 167 This facility has had 129% more other visits than the California average (16 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 129% more
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 410 This facility has had 60% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (4 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 362 - 370 / 780 / 853 - 1,523 / 422 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Suite Apartment

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Beauty Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Exercise Programs

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Address 0.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Chula Vista's city center to Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Chula Vista

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.
Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista
AL
IL
MC
Chula Vista
560
Facility 560
CA AVG 103
Rank #13 / 1,645
Yes
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 58
Rank #337 / 2,057
26
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1,507
51.1%
Facility 51.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,299 / 1,452
Front Porch Communities And ServicesStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Suite Apartment
Bonita Villa Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Chula Vista
145
Facility 145
CA AVG 103
Rank #386 / 1,645
Yes
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,646 / 2,057
76
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,321 / 1,387
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,156 / 1,433
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #481 / 1,507
73.8%
Facility 73.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #836 / 1,452
Pacfica Sl Ca LLC, Pacifica Bonita LP, And Bonita MgrStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Otay Ranch
AL
MC
Chula Vista (Otay Ranch)
137
Facility 137
CA AVG 103
Rank #448 / 1,645
Yes
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,661 / 2,057
43
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,172 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
86.1%
Facility 86.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #438 / 1,452
Otay Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Westmont at San Miguel Ranch
AL
IL
MC
Chula Vista
105
Facility 105
CA AVG 103
Rank #677 / 1,645
Yes
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,323 / 2,057
45
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,253 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1,507
84.8%
Facility 84.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #466 / 1,452
Westmont Manager Gp LLC And Westmont Living IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Bonita
AL
MC
Chula Vista
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 103
Rank #799 / 1,645
Yes
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,646 / 2,057
11
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,416 / 1,507
68.8%
Facility 68.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #959 / 1,452
Transformer Opco Ll And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista is located in Chula Vista, 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 Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista

Who is the owner of Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista?

Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista is legally operated by Front Porch Communities And Services, and administered by Ben Geske.

Is Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista in a walkable area?

Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista?

Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista's occupancy is 51%.

How long has Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista been in business?

Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista?

Yes, Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista?

Ben Geske is the administrator of Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista.

How many beds does Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista have?

Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista has 560 beds.

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