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Sunset Cliffs Elder Care
Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Memory Care · San Diego, CA
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Sunset Cliffs Elder Care

Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Memory Care · San Diego, CA
1039 Santa Barbara St, San Diego, CA 92107 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Sunset Cliffs Elder Care

Fostering a vibrant and accommodating environment, Sunset Cliffs Elder Care in Santa Barbara Street, San Diego, CA, is dedicated to improving seniors’ welfare with assisted living services. The community welcomes six residents in its cozy and intimate setting, ensuring they receive the utmost attention for their needs. With a team of kind and reliable professionals attending to daily living activities, housekeeping, and personal needs, seniors can rest assured of enjoying a maintenance-free retirement.

To ease seniors’ worries in their end-of-life journey, the community also provides hospice services. Moreover, memory care, incontinence care, and various therapy services including physical, occupational, and speech therapies are provided for residents to live their days without worries. Special diet options await seniors every meal time for the finest dining experience. Sunset Cliffs Elder Care strives to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations with its excellent services.

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Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #1321 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1321st 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
4 years in operation Rank #1108 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1108th 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 64 / 100 Rank #922 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 922nd 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Rank #1 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st 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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
6 / 6
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusMember
IssuanceOctober 2, 2021
CountySan Diego
License Number374604388
RCFE Number374604388

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sunset Cliffs Elder Care is legally operated by Xentec Investments, Inc., and administered by Travonna Washington.

Safety & Compliance

Hoyer Lift
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesHoyer lift assistance, emergency medical resources on call.

Staffing

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

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Staffing(Specialized Dementia)

Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff
Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff

Facility Details(Specialized Dementia)

No Admission Fee

Amenities & Lifestyle

ActivitiesRecreational activities such as walks, stretching exercises, board games, puzzles, aromatherapy, music therapy, massages, and movie nights are organized
Specific Programsbathing, personal hygiene, laundry care, housekeeping, supervision of medications, emergency medical resources, dementia/memory care, mobile physicians, physical therapy/occupational/speech therapy, medical transportation
Volunteer Program

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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 2020 · 6 years of data 1 citation 12 total visits 7 complaint visits 3 official inspections 6 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.

10 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #355 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 355th 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: 91 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 10 points above 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 2020 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 10 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per year (88% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Total visits (25% below)
• Complaint visits (46% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Complaint investigations (40% below)
Latest Inspection January 23, 2026 Complaint Investigation

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. 110 This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% 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. 14 This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2020. 0.21.7 This facility has 88% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 1.7).↓ 88% 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. 1216 This facility has 25% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 25% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 713 This facility has 46% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 46% better Rank #715 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 715th 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. 27 This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 34 This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 610 This facility has 40% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The January 16, 2026 annual inspection found no deficiencies, with the facility clean, sanitary, and compliant with all safety equipment and documentation requirements.
  • A January 23, 2026 complaint investigation cited one deficiency for unauthorized audio surveillance in common areas, violating residents' personal rights under California regulations.
  • Multiple complaint investigations from December 2024 through January 2026 found all allegations unsubstantiated, including claims of neglect, inadequate supervision, privacy violations, and improper caregiving.
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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 5.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from San Diego's city center to Sunset Cliffs Elder Care's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.08 miles to nearest hospital (Ucsd Medical Center Rad)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Sunset Cliffs Elder 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 Sunset Cliffs Elder Care

What neighborhood is Sunset Cliffs Elder Care in?

Sunset Cliffs Elder Care is in the Sunset Cliffs neighborhood of San Diego.

Who is the owner of Sunset Cliffs Elder Care?

Sunset Cliffs Elder Care is legally operated by Xentec Investments, Inc., and administered by Travonna Washington.

Is Sunset Cliffs Elder Care in a walkable area?

Sunset Cliffs Elder Care has a walk score of 64. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Sunset Cliffs Elder Care?

According to CA state health department records, Sunset Cliffs Elder Care's license number is 374604388.

What is the occupancy rate at Sunset Cliffs Elder Care?

Sunset Cliffs Elder Care's occupancy is 100%.

Are pets allowed at Sunset Cliffs Elder Care?

No, Sunset Cliffs Elder Care has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Sunset Cliffs Elder Care?

Travonna Washington is the administrator of Sunset Cliffs Elder Care.

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