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Experience the beauty of a Spanish village with La Vida Real located in Rancho, San Diego, CA. An astounding senior living community that provides a spectrum of living options including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Integrated Health Care, and The Club. With a spacious and ethereal setting, La Vida Real offers various accommodations such as studio to two-bedroom deluxe for independent living residents, and studio to one-bedroom apartments for residents in assisted living.
Integrating the community’s very own Zest wellness program that combines the mind, the body, and the spiritual, La Vida Real ensures the wellness of the seniors. The community also fosters meaningful and powerful connections among its residents to further ignite their passion. Here, top-notch meals are served to satisfy the cravings and dietary needs of the seniors. Amenities include spa and beauty services, live music, an onsite cinema, an art studio, and many more entertainment and enrichment-related activities.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%La Vida Real is legally operated by Lvr Subtenant Llc; Srg Managment Llc, and administrated by Kimberly Garcia.
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.
13 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #1142 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1142nd 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: 68 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 13 points below 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.
| 16 | 10 | This facility has 60% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (16 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 60% worse |
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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.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #600 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 600th 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.
| 14 | 4 | This facility has 250% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 250% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2020.
| 2.7 | 1.7 | This facility has 59% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2.7 vs. CA avg 1.7).↑ 59% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.3 | 3.3 | This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% 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.
| 46 | 16 | This facility has 188% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (46 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 188% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 31 | 13 | This facility has 138% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (31 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 138% worse Rank #1270 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1270th 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.
| 10 | 7 | This facility has 43% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 43% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 27 | 10 | This facility has 170% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (27 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 170% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 473 - 498 / 587 - 670 / 825 - 1278 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Restaurant Style Dining
Club Lounge and Bistro
Social and Recreational Activities
Full-Service Beauty Salon/Barbershop
Fully Equipped, State-Of-The-Art Fitness Center
15.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from El Cajon's city center to La Vida Real's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.72 miles to nearest hospital (Scripps Clinic Rancho San Diego - Calle Verde)
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La Vida Real is located in El Cajon, 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.
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch |
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.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | 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 | Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| 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 | Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| 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.
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 (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 | Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| La Vida Real |
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. | El Cajon | 177
Facility
177
CA AVG
103
Rank
#228 / 1657 | Yes |
69
Facility
69
CA AVG
57
Rank
#768 / 2092 | 68
Facility
68
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1142 / 1401 | 5 | 31
Facility
31
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1270 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#610 / 1487 |
70.1%
Facility
70.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#845 / 1368 | - | Lvr Subtenant LLC; Srg Managment LLC | Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| 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 | Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
The team at La Vida Real speaks ["english"].
The legal owner and operator of La Vida Real is Lvr Subtenant Llc; Srg Managment Llc.
La Vida Real has a walk score of 69. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to CA state health department records, La Vida Real's license number is 374603565.
La Vida Real's occupancy is 70%.
Kimberly Garcia is the administrator of La Vida Real.
La Vida Real has 177 beds.
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