Garden Abode
Nestled in San Diego, Garden Abode is a trusted residential senior living community that offers quality assisted living care driven by compassion and dignity. Offering a range of services from assisted living to memory care, management ensures that individuals from all housing options receive the proper care they deserve. Providing family-like treatment for its residents is the heart of its mission.
Garden Abode is committed to delivering world-class hospitality in a cozy home-like setting that offers premier accommodations tailored to the needs of its residents. Community amenities and services include recreational activities, enriching programs, hospice care, a formal dining room, and an outdoor common space– to name a few.
- Black Mountain Ranch is a planned community set 25 miles north of downtown San Diego, showcasing scenic hills, 11 community pools, 13 parks, and the Black Mountain Open Space Park.
- Residents also enjoy the historic village of Rancho Santa Fe (6 miles away) and the Del Sur Town Center (2 miles away), with grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes, providing a dynamic setting for recreation.
- Perfectly combining modern comforts and rich history, Black Mountain Ranch has a low crime rate of 27% below the national average, providing a safe and welcoming environment for retirees.
About this community
Occupancy
Garden Abode is legally operated by Garden Abode, Llc, and administered by Melissa Deussen.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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
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 2020 vs. California state average• Official inspections (at CA avg) 8 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per year (82% below)
• Citations per inspection (85% below)
• Total visits (75% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
| 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Citations per year
| 0.3 | 1.7 | This facility has 82% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 1.7).↓ 82% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.5 | 3.3 | This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 4 | 16 | This facility has 75% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 75% better |
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Complaint visits
| 0 | 13 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Other visits
| 0 | 7 | This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better |
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Official inspections
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on July 23, 2025, found the facility clean and in good repair but cited one deficiency for missing fire extinguisher service tags.
- The July 23, 2025 inspection assessed a $500 civil penalty for the zero tolerance fire safety violation posing an immediate health and safety risk.
- The July 30, 2024 inspection cited incomplete personnel records for all four staff, posing a safety and personal rights risk to residents.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Two-story
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17067 Coyote Bush Dr, San Diego, CA 92127
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | AL IL MC NH | San Diego (Scripps Ranch) | 684
Facility
684
CA AVG
103
Rank
#7 / 1657 | No |
8
Facility
8
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1975 / 2092 | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
81
Rank
#108 / 1401 | 4 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#569 / 1487 |
81.3%
Facility
81.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#567 / 1368 | A+ | Glen At Scripps Ranch Ccrc LLC | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Wesley Palms Retirement Community | AL IL MC | 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 | 31
Facility
31
CA AVG
13
Rank
#129 / 1487 |
65.0%
Facility
65.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1008 / 1368 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Atria Collwood | AL RC | 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 And Atria Management Co LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| BayView Senior Assisted Living | AL HC MC RC | 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 | Private Rooms |
| Garden Abode | AL HC MC RC | San Diego (Del Sur) | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1330 / 1657 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1749 / 2092 | 92
Facility
92
CA AVG
81
Rank
#308 / 1401 | 4 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
13
Rank
#511 / 1487 |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#913 / 1368 | - | Garden Abode, LLC | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Garden Abode is located in San Diego, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Garden Abode
What neighborhood is Garden Abode in?
Garden Abode is in the Del Sur neighborhood of San Diego.
Is Garden Abode in a walkable area?
Garden Abode has a walk score of 28. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Garden Abode?
According to CA state health department records, Garden Abode's license number is 374603114.
What is the occupancy rate at Garden Abode?
Garden Abode's occupancy is 67%.
Who is the administrator of Garden Abode?
Melissa Deussen is the administrator of Garden Abode.
How many beds does Garden Abode have?
Garden Abode has 6 beds.
Has Garden Abode had any recent citations?
Garden Abode has had 2 recently reported citations.
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