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White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · La Jolla, CA
Aerial view of White Sands La Jolla senior living facility by the beach Modern beauty salon interior with styling chairs and mirrors Bright interior living space with dining area and greenery Patio area with blue umbrellas overlooking the ocean Table tennis area with seating and artwork Modern interior view with ocean view balcony

White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · La Jolla, CA
7450 Olivetas Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living

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Sitting as the only beachfront retirement community in Olivetas Avenue, La Jolla, CA, White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living is a blissful senior living community that offers a variety of living options including assisted living, memory support, residential living, and skilled nursing. Boasting a wonderful community from the team to its residents, White Sands La Jolla ensures a joyful and worry-free residency within its grounds. Featuring a variety of floor plans including a studio suite, one-bedroom apartment, and two-bedroom apartments, that seniors may choose from.

White Sands La Jolla is a luxury senior living that promotes an unforgettable connection among its residents, providing fitness programs, scheduled outings, weekly lectures and discussions. The community serves different chef-prepared meals daily ensuring that its residents have contributed and satisfy their cravings and allergies. With beach access, White Sands La Jolla provides water’s edge dining, a Sand bistro, and a full-service beauty salon and barber Shop.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs. 299 Rank #58 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th out of 1,645 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

High-capacity home · May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. Rank #18 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 18th out of 1,507 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
51 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #416 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 416th out of 2,057 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
80 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #1171 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1171st out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
61% This home usually has availability
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
183 / 299

About this community

Awards

Best Independent Living 2025
Best Assisted Living 2025

License Details

Facility TypeRCFE-Continuing Care Retirement Community
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 30, 1974
CountySan Diego
License Number372000641

Ownership & Operating Entity

White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living is legally operated by Humangood & Humangood Socal, and administered by Shelly Smart.

Staffing

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

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

1 service
Memory Support

Staffing(Specialized Dementia)

Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff
Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff

Facility Details(Specialized Dementia)

No Admission Fee

Amenities & Lifestyle

Touring HoursMonday-Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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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.

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.

Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)

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. 012 This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 100% better

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info 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. 716 This facility has had 56% fewer total inspections than the California average (7 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 56% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 113 This facility has had 92% fewer complaint visits than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 92% fewer Rank #210 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 210th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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 had 71% fewer other visits than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 71% fewer
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. 110 This facility has had 90% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 90% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 400 / 800 / 1,550 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Jenn Riddell

Health Services Administrator

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living

1 Bedroom
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Address 0.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from La Jolla's city center to White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.76 miles to nearest hospital (VA Medical Center-San Diego)

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Vi at La Jolla Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (University City)
783
Facility 783
CA AVG 103
Rank #5 / 1,645
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 58
Rank #218 / 2,057
34
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,387
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,507
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #948 / 1,452
-Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res MgmtSuite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
SNF
La Jolla
299
Facility 299
CA AVG 103
Rank #58 / 1,645
Yes
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 58
Rank #416 / 2,057
7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 13
Rank #18 / 1,507
61.2%
Facility 61.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,171 / 1,452
-Humangood & Humangood SocalStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bayshire Torrey Pines
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (Carmel Valley)
125
Facility 125
CA AVG 103
Rank #524 / 1,645
Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 58
Rank #383 / 2,057
7
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
84.8%
Facility 84.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #466 / 1,452
A+Hartfield Care LLC-
Ridgeview Health Center
AL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (Scripps Ranch)
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,012 / 1,645
No
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,943 / 2,057
19
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
85.3%
Facility 85.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #455 / 1,452
-Crestview Hc LLC-
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living is located in La Jolla, 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 White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living

Who is the owner of White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living?

White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living is legally operated by Humangood & Humangood Socal, and administered by Shelly Smart.

Is White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living in a walkable area?

White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living?

According to CA state health department records, White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living's license number is 372000641.

What is the occupancy rate at White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living?

White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living's occupancy is 61%.

How long has White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living been in business?

White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living has been operating for approximately 51 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living?

Yes, White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living?

Shelly Smart is the administrator of White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living.

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