Atria La Jolla

Atria La Jolla

Overview of Atria La Jolla

Greeting seniors and guests with an aesthetic facade, Atria La Jolla is a paradisal senior living community situated in Puliter Place San Diego, CA that provides independent living. The community offers a variety of one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments inclusive of walk-in closets, fully-equipped kitchens, and many more. Enjoy independence and a maintenance-free lifestyle with Atria La Jolla.

The community fosters meaningful connections, collaborating with trusted partners to provide quality care including physical, occupational, and speech therapies. With residents’ dietary needs and preferences in mind, the community serves three chef-prepared meals every day. Atria La Jolla ensures that seniors remain active and connected with the Engage Life program that provides daily events and activities, alongside its wonderful amenities including a hot tub, an outdoor swimming pool a courtyard, an outdoor dining space and grill, a library, a fitness center, computers, and a beautiful resident garden.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #170 / 641Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 170th out of 641 independent living communities 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 compare like with like: every independent living community we track in California that reports data for that category. Independent living 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.
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 605 - 829 / 736 - 920 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Atria La Jolla

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Address 4025 Pulitzer Pl, San Diego, CA 92122 — 1.09 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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (University City)
783
Facility 783
CA AVG 167
Rank #5 / 412
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 59
Rank #84 / 641
34
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #274 / 394
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 15
Rank #66 / 405
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
CA AVG 71.6%
Rank #215 / 363
-Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res MgmtSuite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Glen at Scripps Ranch
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (Scripps Ranch)
684
Facility 684
CA AVG 167
Rank #6 / 412
No
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 59
Rank #610 / 641
5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #31 / 394
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 15
Rank #177 / 405
81.3%
Facility 81.3%
CA AVG 71.6%
Rank #108 / 363
A+Glen At Scripps Ranch Ccrc LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Wesley Palms Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
San Diego (Pacific Beach)
511
Facility 511
CA AVG 167
Rank #18 / 412
Yes
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 59
Rank #584 / 641
17
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #88 / 394
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 15
Rank #47 / 405
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
CA AVG 71.6%
Rank #248 / 363
A+Front Porch Communities And ServicesStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
SNF
La Jolla
299
Facility 299
CA AVG 167
Rank #41 / 412
Yes
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 59
Rank #147 / 641
7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #31 / 394
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 15
Rank #4 / 405
61.2%
Facility 61.2%
CA AVG 71.6%
Rank #275 / 363
-Humangood & Humangood SocalStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria La Jolla
IL
San Diego (University City)-Yes
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 59
Rank #170 / 641
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other CA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in California

Atria La Jolla is located in San Diego, 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 Atria La Jolla

What neighborhood is Atria La Jolla in?

Atria La Jolla is in the University City neighborhood of San Diego.

Is Atria La Jolla in a walkable area?

Atria La Jolla has a walk score of 78. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Atria La Jolla?

Yes, Atria La Jolla allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Atria La Jolla?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Atria La Jolla in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Atria La Jolla provide?

Atria La Jolla offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Atria La Jolla?

Atria La Jolla is located at 4025 Pulitzer Pl, San Diego, CA 92122.

What is the phone number of Atria La Jolla?

(858) 455-9188 will put you in contact with the team at Atria La Jolla.

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