Garden Abode

Overview of Garden Abode

Nestled in San Diego, Garden Abode is a trusted residential senior living community that offers quality assisted living care driven by compassion and dignity. Offering a range of services from assisted living to memory care, management ensures that individuals from all housing options receive the proper care they deserve. Providing family-like treatment for its residents is the heart of its mission.

Garden Abode is committed to delivering world-class hospitality in a cozy home-like setting that offers premier accommodations tailored to the needs of its residents. Community amenities and services include recreational activities, enriching programs, hospice care, a formal dining room, and an outdoor common space– to name a few.

(858) 776-9730 info@gardenabodesd.com

What you will love about this neighborhood

Black Mountain Ranch is a planned community set 25 miles north of downtown San Diego, showcasing scenic hills, 11 community pools, 13 parks, and the Black Mountain Open Space Park.
Residents also enjoy the historic village of Rancho Santa Fe (6 miles away) and the Del Sur Town Center (2 miles away), with grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes, providing a dynamic setting for recreation.
Perfectly combining modern comforts and rich history, Black Mountain Ranch has a low crime rate of 27% below the national average, providing a safe and welcoming environment for retirees.

Types of Care at Garden Abode

Memory Care

6-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

14 years in operation

A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 28 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

67%

Lower than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

4 / 6

Average residents per home in California 87 per day

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusFounder

IssuanceDecember 7, 2011

CountySan Diego

License Number374603114

Specialties

Bedridden Care

Fall Prevention Program

Total Care

Waivers & Approvals Comments: 4 Hospice Waivers, 2 Bedridden Waivers

Features

Garden

Outdoor Shade

Walking Paths

Garden Abode is legally operated by Garden Abode, Llc, and administrated by Melissa Deussen.

Private Room $5,500 per month

Semi-Private Room $4,500 per month

Staffing

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

other

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Specialized Dementia Caregiving Staff - Daytime: 2

Specialized Dementia Caregiving Staff - Nighttime: 1

Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff

Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff

Bathrooms: 5

No Admission Fee

Religious Services

Beautician

Manicurist

Mobile Physician

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 2 citations 4 total visits 0 complaint visits 4 official inspections

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 2020 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection July 23, 2025 Annual Inspection

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.	1	3	This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better
Moderate citations (Type B) Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	1	4	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 Average citations per year since 2020.	0.3	1.7	This facility has 82% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 1.7).↓ 82% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.5	3.3	This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% 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.	4	16	This facility has 75% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 75% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	0	13	This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	0	7	This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better
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

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

Garden Abode’s inspection record is mostly clean but shows repeated minor safety and documentation issues. The most recent inspection on July 23, 2025, cited one deficiency for missing fire extinguisher service tags and imposed a $500 fine. Earlier, on July 30, 2024, inspectors flagged incomplete personnel records for all staff, posing safety and personal rights risks to residents.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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What does this home offer?

Total Residents: 6

Pets Allowed

Building Type: Two-story

25.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from San Diego's city center to Garden Abode's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.14 miles to nearest hospital (Children's Primary Care Medical Group 4S Ranch)

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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)

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What neighborhood is Garden Abode in?

Garden Abode is in the Del Sur neighborhood of San Diego.

What languages are spoken at Garden Abode?

The team at Garden Abode speaks ["other"].

Is Garden Abode in a walkable area?

Garden Abode has a walk score of 28. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Garden Abode?

According to CA state health department records, Garden Abode's license number is 374603114.

What is the occupancy rate at Garden Abode?

Garden Abode's occupancy is 67%.

Who is the administrator of Garden Abode?

Melissa Deussen is the administrator of Garden Abode.

How many beds does Garden Abode have?

Garden Abode has 6 beds.

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