Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living

Overview of Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living

Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care that promotes independence while receiving exceptional quality of assistance. Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living is a community that tailors a uniquely designed care for each individual. They boast a warm and welcoming environment where residents are able to feel comfortable and secure to do as they please and be open to a world of endless possibilities. Its ideal location in Rancho Peñasquitos offers exciting activities and interest that allows families or individuals to soak in everything that Southern California has to offer. Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living strives to maintain a lifestyle that inspires residents to live a purposeful life and have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience at the senior living home.

Residents are from different states with an average age of sixty-eight to a hundred, and having about seventy-percent women over men. Whether one is from a different housing option or has different background, amenities and services are open to any resident. Anyone can have seamless access to common spaces, the library, the restaurant-style dining room, and more. Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living is well designed and strategically built for the convenience of you or your family member.

Facility Direct Line (858) 537-6939

120-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

4 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 59 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

66%

Lower than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

79 / 120

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

IssuanceJanuary 20, 2023

CountySan Diego

License Number374604542

Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living is legally operated by Pacifica Ca LLC, Penasquitos LP, and Penasquitos Mgr LLC, and administered by Heather Myers.

Staffing

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

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff

Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff

No Admission Fee

Salon

Library

Dining

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 15 citations 28 total visits 4 complaint visits 3 official inspections 3 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

2 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

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 2022 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	15	10	This facility has 50% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 50% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Citations 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 #724 / 1434 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 724th out of 1434 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1434 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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) Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	13	4	This facility has 225% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 225% worse
Citations per inspection Average 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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total inspections 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.	28	16	This facility has had 75% more total inspections than the California average (28 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 75% more
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	4	13	This facility has had 69% fewer complaint visits than the California average (4 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 69% fewer Rank #526 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 526th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	21	7	This facility has had 200% more other visits than the California average (21 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 200% more
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	3	4	This facility has had 25% fewer official inspections than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	3	10	This facility has had 70% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 70% fewer

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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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

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)

What neighborhood is Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living in?

Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living is in the Rancho Peñasquitos neighborhood of San Diego.

Who is the owner of Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living?

Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living is legally operated by Pacifica Ca LLC, Penasquitos LP, and Penasquitos Mgr LLC, and administered by Heather Myers.

Is Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living in a walkable area?

Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living?

According to CA state health department records, Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living's license number is 374604542.

What is the occupancy rate at Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living?

Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living's occupancy is 66%.

How long has Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living been in business?

Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living has been operating for approximately 4 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living?

Yes, Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

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