Stellar Care

Overview of Stellar Care

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.

Facility Direct Line (949) 402-6375

150-bed community

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

11 years in operation

A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 81 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

73%

Similar to the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

109 / 150

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

IssuanceJuly 13, 2015

CountySan Diego

License Number374603625

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.

Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff

Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff

No Admission Fee

Pets not allowed

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 3 citations 36 total visits 23 complaint visits 4 official inspections 21 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

At 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 2021 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.	3	10	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) Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	0	3	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 / 1434 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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.	3	4	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 inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.1	3.3	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 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.	36	16	This facility has had 125% more total inspections than the California average (36 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 125% more
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	23	13	This facility has had 77% more complaint visits than the California average (23 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 77% more Rank #1173 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1173rd 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.	9	7	This facility has had 29% more other visits than the California average (9 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 29% more
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	4	4	This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	21	10	This facility has had 110% more complaint investigations than the California average (21 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 110% more

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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 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%.

How long has Stellar Care been in business?

Stellar Care has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

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.

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