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.
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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.
• Total citations (83% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
| 2 | 12 | This facility has 83% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 83% 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 #478 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 478th 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. |
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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 inspection
| 0.5 | 4 | This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 88% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 4 | 16 | This facility has had 75% fewer total inspections than the California average (4 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 75% fewer |
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Complaint visits
| 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
| 0 | 7 | This facility has had 100% fewer other visits than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer |
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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 |
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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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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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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Facility
684
CA AVG
103
Rank
#7 / 1,645 | No |
8
Facility
8
CA AVG
58
Rank
#1,972 / 2,057 | 5 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#605 / 1,507 |
81.3%
Facility
81.3%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
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| Wesley Palms Retirement Community | AL IL MC | San Diego (Pacific Beach) | 511
Facility
511
CA AVG
103
Rank
#20 / 1,645 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
CA AVG
58
Rank
#1,856 / 2,057 | 17 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#525 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 31
Facility
31
CA AVG
13
Rank
#118 / 1,507 |
65.0%
Facility
65.0%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1,094 / 1,452 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living | AL IL MC SNF | La Jolla | 299
Facility
299
CA AVG
103
Rank
#58 / 1,645 | Yes |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
58
Rank
#416 / 2,057 | 7 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 51
Facility
51
CA AVG
13
Rank
#18 / 1,507 |
61.2%
Facility
61.2%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
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| BayView Senior Assisted Living | AL HOS MC RC | San Diego (Point Loma) | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1,284 / 1,645 | No |
85
Facility
85
CA AVG
58
Rank
#290 / 2,057 | 8 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
13
Rank
#518 / 1,507 |
76.5%
Facility
76.5%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#767 / 1,452 | A+ | Bvsal, LLC | Private Rooms |
| Garden Abode | AL HOS MC RESC | San Diego (Del Sur) | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1,318 / 1,645 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
CA AVG
58
Rank
#1,747 / 2,057 | 4 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1,387 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1,433 | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
13
Rank
#518 / 1,507 |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#998 / 1,452 | - | Garden Abode, LLC | - |
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.
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%.
How long has Garden Abode been in business?
Garden Abode has been operating for approximately 15 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Garden Abode?
Yes, Garden Abode allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Garden Abode?
Melissa Deussen is the administrator of Garden Abode.
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