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Nestled in the heart of San Diego, California, Wesley Palms is an award-winning, modern, multi-level retirement community that offers captivating views of Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Tailored to meet its residents’ unique needs and desires, Wesley Palms provides a lifestyle where the freedom to relax and enjoy life to the fullest is complemented by the assurance that everything is meticulously taken care of. With independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care offerings, Wesley Palms exudes elegance, creating a setting where residents can truly thrive.
The landscaped grounds surrounding Wesley Palms evoke the warmth and tranquility of an established neighborhood park, providing a breathtaking backdrop for residents to explore, bask in the San Diego sunshine, and connect with friends. These lush surroundings become integral to a life filled with fun, relaxation, and endless possibilities. Whether one seeks an active lifestyle, engaging social opportunities, or simply a place to savor life’s moments, Wesley Palms extends a warm invitation to make a move. Within this exceptional senior living community, residents can discover the warmth, inspiration, and fulfillment that await them, creating a haven where every day is an opportunity to embrace the best of life.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Wesley Palms is legally operated by Front Porch Communities And Services, and administrated by Justin Weber.
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.
10 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #355 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 355th 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: 91 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 10 points above 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.
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better |
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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.
| 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 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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.
| 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 |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 0.6 | 2 | This facility has 70% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 70% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.2 | 3.3 | This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% 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.
| 17 | 16 | This facility has 6% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 6% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 4 | 13 | This facility has 69% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 69% better Rank #529 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 529th 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.
| 9 | 7 | This facility has 29% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 29% worse |
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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 |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 4 | 10 | This facility has 60% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
8.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Diego's city center to Wesley Palms's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.29 miles to nearest hospital (VA Medical Center-San Diego)
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Wesley Palms is located in San Diego, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Wesley Palms |
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 | No |
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 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
13
Rank
#205 / 1487 |
72.6%
Facility
72.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#786 / 1368 | - | Front Porch Communities And Services | 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 | - |
| 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.
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. | 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 | - |
| Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill |
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. | San Diego (Bankers Hill) | 100
Facility
100
CA AVG
103
Rank
#698 / 1657 | Yes |
89
Facility
89
CA AVG
57
Rank
#195 / 2092 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1401 | 3 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#654 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1100 / 1487 |
83.0%
Facility
83.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#527 / 1368 | - | Mg At Bankers Hill,LP;Shi-IV Merrill Gp,LLC; Et Al | - |
| 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 | - |
Wesley Palms is in the Pacific Beach neighborhood of San Diego.
The legal owner and operator of Wesley Palms is Front Porch Communities And Services.
Wesley Palms has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Wesley Palms's occupancy is 73%.
Justin Weber is the administrator of Wesley Palms.
Wesley Palms has 511 beds.
Wesley Palms has had 3 recently reported deficiencies.
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