Westmont of Carmel Valley

Overview of Westmont of Carmel Valley

Designed to encourage a vibrant living experience, Westmont of Carmel Valley is a distinct senior living community in San Diego, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community provides its residents with a luxurious setting with stunning accommodations and top-notch amenities designed to make residents feel like they are on vacation. Friendly and competent care experts are always on standby to offer compassionate care and assistance with daily living activities or specialized memory care should residents need it.

Helping its residents live a vibrant and meaningful life, the community organizes a wide array of activities and events with something for everyone to enjoy. A diverse selection of delicious meals are carefully prepared and served daily to make sure residents always eat healthy and right on time. Amenities like an outdoor pool, fitness center, bistro, theater, community garden, and walking trails are also offered to further enhance residents’ comfort and convenience.

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What you will love about this neighborhood

Nestled in the planned neighborhood of Carmel Valley, this location offers easy access to the serene Torrey Pines States Reserve in just a 10-minute drive.
Home to around 33,422 residents and top-rated amenities like the Del Mar Highlands Town Center (2 miles away), Pacific Social, and Carmel Valley Recreation Center, this upscale neighborhood is good for a dynamic retirement.
Featuring a rich history with the American Kumeyaay settlements and the Carmelite Sisters’ 1905 dairy farm, Carmel Valley offers a seamless blend of traditional and modernity.

138-bed community

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

2 years in operation

A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

Walk Score: 17 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

97%

Higher than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

134 / 138

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusMember

IssuanceNovember 30, 2023

CountySan Diego

License Number374604692

Westmont of Carmel Valley is legally operated by Westmont Lving Inc. Wm Carmel Valley Mgr Gp Llc Ca, and administered by Amy Banaga.

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

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 2 citations 12 total visits 6 complaint visits 2 official inspections 4 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

10 points above 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 2023 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection March 4, 2026

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.	2	10	This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better
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. 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) Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	2	4	This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2023.	0.7	3.3	This facility has 79% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.7 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 79% better
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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	12	16	This facility has 25% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 25% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	6	13	This facility has 54% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 54% better Rank #654 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 654th 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. 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.	4	7	This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	2	4	This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better
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

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

The most recent inspection on March 4, 2026 cited one Type A deficiency for two staff working without proper background clearance association and assessed $1,000 in civil penalties.
The November 13, 2025 annual inspection found the facility clean, sanitary, in good repair, with no deficiencies cited and all safety measures functioning properly.
A May 24, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated medication errors and inaccurate record-keeping for two residents, posing potential health risks, while other complaints about staff training were unsubstantiated.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 2-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Three Meals Per Day

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21.4 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from San Diego's city center to Westmont of Carmel Valley'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.


The Glen at Scripps Ranch	AL IL MC NH	San Diego (Scripps Ranch)	684 Facility 684 CA AVG 103 Rank #7 / 1657	No	8 Facility 8 CA AVG 57 Rank #1975 / 2092	95 Facility 95 CA AVG 81 Rank #108 / 1401	4	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 13 Rank #210 / 1397	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1164	12 Facility 12 CA AVG 13 Rank #569 / 1487	81.3% Facility 81.3% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #567 / 1368	A+	Glen At Scripps Ranch Ccrc LLC	1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Wesley Palms Retirement Community	AL IL MC	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	31 Facility 31 CA AVG 13 Rank #129 / 1487	65.0% Facility 65.0% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #1008 / 1368	A+	Front Porch Communities And Services	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Collwood	AL RC	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	Studio / 1 Bed
Westmont of Carmel Valley	AL IL MC	San Diego (Carmel Valley)	138 Facility 138 CA AVG 103 Rank #446 / 1657	Yes	17 Facility 17 CA AVG 57 Rank #1886 / 2092	91 Facility 91 CA AVG 81 Rank #355 / 1401	2	6 Facility 6 CA AVG 13 Rank #654 / 1397	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1164	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 13 Rank #1300 / 1487	97.1% Facility 97.1% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #165 / 1368	-	Westmont Lving Inc. Wm Carmel Valley Mgr Gp LLC Ca	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
BayView Senior Assisted Living	AL HC MC RC	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	Private Rooms

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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 Westmont of Carmel Valley in?

Westmont of Carmel Valley is in the Carmel Valley neighborhood of San Diego.

Who is the owner of Westmont of Carmel Valley?

The legal owner and operator of Westmont of Carmel Valley is Westmont Lving Inc. Wm Carmel Valley Mgr Gp Llc Ca.

Is Westmont of Carmel Valley in a walkable area?

Westmont of Carmel Valley has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Westmont of Carmel Valley?

According to CA state health department records, Westmont of Carmel Valley's license number is 374604692.

What is the occupancy rate at Westmont of Carmel Valley?

Westmont of Carmel Valley's occupancy is 97%.

Who is the administrator of Westmont of Carmel Valley?

Amy Banaga is the administrator of Westmont of Carmel Valley.

How many beds does Westmont of Carmel Valley have?

Westmont of Carmel Valley has 138 beds.

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Westmont of Carmel Valley

Overview of Westmont of Carmel Valley

About this community

Occupancy

License Details

Ownership & Operating Entity

Staffing

Staffing(Specialized Dementia)

Facility Details(Specialized Dementia)

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Inspection History

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.

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

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

What does this home offer?