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Stellar Care
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · San Diego, CA
Exterior view of a senior living facility with balconies Comfortable lounge area with seating and decor A well-decorated resident room with two beds and a study table Bright common area with seating and decor Private resident room with bed and furniture Stylish living room in a senior care facility Cozy dining area with wooden table and chairs

Stellar Care

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · San Diego, CA
4518 54Th St, San Diego, CA 92115 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Stellar Care

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Administered by Brandon Cho, Stellar Care is a 150-bed assisted living, memory care, and respite care community operated by Stellar Care, Inc., in San Diego’s mid-city neighborhood. Located on 54th Street in a really walkable area where lots of errands can be finished on foot, the home has been serving San Diego occupants for a decade and currently functions at 73 percent occupancy with 109 residents.

Stellar Care specializes in memory care and dementia support, with dementia care professionals present on-site 24/7. Residents stay in private studios with in-room emergency call systems, providing comfort and safety. Floor plans are thoughtfully designed to serve individual preferences, and the facility offers several care pathways, including assisted living, respite care, and independent living options to fit different needs and transitions.

The community upholds standards around cleanliness and building maintenance. Inspection findings record earlier concerns regarding staffing adequacy and medication safety protocols. Subsequent assessments tell that such matters have been addressed via corrective action and staff retraining.

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Bed community size
150-bed community Rank #343 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 343rd out of 1648 homes in California for Bed Count. 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
10 years in operation Rank #667 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 667th out of 1494 homes in California for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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.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: 81 / 100 Rank #383 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 383rd out of 2087 homes in California for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
73%
Rank #862 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 862nd out of 1496 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1496. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
109 / 150
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJuly 13, 2015
CountySan Diego
License Number374603625

Ownership & Operating Entity

Stellar Care is legally operated by Stellar Care, Inc., and administered by Brandon Cho.

Staffing

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

Staffing(Specialized Dementia)

Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff
Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff

Facility Details(Specialized Dementia)

No Admission Fee

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 3 citations 36 total visits 23 complaint visits 4 official inspections 21 complaint investigations
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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

At the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #824 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 824th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 81 out of 100. Letter grade B-. At 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 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 4 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (125% above)
• Complaint visits (77% above)
• Other visits (29% above)
• Complaint investigations (110% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
• Citations per year (70% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
Latest Inspection May 11, 2026

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. 310 This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% 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. 03 This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 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) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 34 This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 0.62 This facility has 70% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 70% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.13.3 This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% 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. 3616 This facility has 125% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (36 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 125% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 2313 This facility has 77% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (23 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 77% worse Rank #1172 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1172nd 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 Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 97 This facility has 29% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 29% worse
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
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 2110 This facility has 110% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 110% worse

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 March 18, 2026, found the facility clean, sanitary, in good repair, and cited no deficiencies or health and safety concerns.
  • A March 1, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated staff neglect causing wounds to a resident and cited insufficient and incompetent personnel to meet resident needs.
  • A November 10, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated a medication safety deficiency for allowing prescribed medication accessible to a resident, prompting staff retraining and internal review.
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Address 5.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from San Diego's city center to Stellar Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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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San Diego (College West)
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CA AVG 104
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CA AVG 104
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CA AVG 57
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Stellar Care 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 Stellar Care

What neighborhood is Stellar Care in?

Stellar Care is in the College West neighborhood of San Diego.

Is Stellar Care in a walkable area?

Stellar Care has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Stellar Care?

According to CA state health department records, Stellar Care's license number is 374603625.

What is the occupancy rate at Stellar Care?

Stellar Care's occupancy is 73%.

Are pets allowed at Stellar Care?

No, Stellar Care has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Stellar Care?

Brandon Cho is the administrator of Stellar Care.

How many beds does Stellar Care have?

Stellar Care has 150 beds.

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