Garden Abode
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Residential Care · San Diego, CA

Garden Abode

Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Residential Care · San Diego, CA

Overview of 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.

What you will love about this neighborhood
  • 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. 
Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #1330 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1330th out of 1657 homes in California. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
14 years in operation Rank #511 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 511th out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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: 28 / 100 Rank #1749 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1749th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
67%
Rank #1025 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1025th out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
4 / 6
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJuly 12, 2011
CountySan Diego
License Number374603114

Ownership & Operating Entity

Garden Abode is legally operated by Garden Abode, Llc, and administered by Melissa Deussen.

Room costs

Private Room $5,500 per month
Semi-Private Room $4,500 per month

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

other

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Staffing(Specialized Dementia)

Specialized Dementia Caregiving Staff - Daytime: 2
Specialized Dementia Caregiving Staff - Nighttime: 1
Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff
Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff

Facility Details(Specialized Dementia)

Bathrooms: 5
No Admission Fee

Other On-site Services(Specialized Dementia)

Religious Services
Beautician
Manicurist
Mobile Physician

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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 Score Info 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.

11 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #308 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 308th 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 92 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 11 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

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.

Since 2020 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at California 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)
Latest Inspection July 23, 2025

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. 210 This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% 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. 13 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.
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 year Info Average citations per year since 2020. 0.31.7 This facility has 82% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 1.7).↓ 82% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.53.3 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 416 This facility has 75% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 75% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 013 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.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 07 This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg

Inspection Reports Summary Info 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.

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Address 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.

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12
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IL
MC
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511
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CA AVG 103
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19
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CA AVG 57
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91
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CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1401
4
4
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CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
0
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31
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CA AVG 13
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65.0%
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CA AVG 74.8%
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AL
RC
San Diego (Talmadge)
185
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CA AVG 103
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79
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CA AVG 57
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59
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4
59
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CA AVG 13
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5
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49
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CA AVG 74.8%
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17
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CA AVG 103
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Rank #290 / 2092
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
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2
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15
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76.5%
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A+Bvsal, LLCPrivate Rooms
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HC
MC
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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
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4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
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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
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Garden Abode is located in San Diego, 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 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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