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In line with California average
California average: 73%
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Luxury Senior Living Home
La Vida Real
Experience the beauty of a Spanish village with La Vida Real located in Rancho, San Diego, CA. An astounding senior living community that provides a spectrum of living options including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Integrated Health Care, and The Club. With a spacious and ethereal setting, La Vida Real offers various accommodations such as studio to two-bedroom deluxe for independent living residents, and studio to one-bedroom apartments for residents in assisted living.
Integrating the community’s very own Zest wellness program that combines the mind, the body, and the spiritual, La Vida Real ensures the wellness of the seniors. The community also fosters meaningful and powerful connections among its residents to further ignite their passion. Here, top-notch meals are served to satisfy the cravings and dietary needs of the seniors. Amenities include spa and beauty services, live music, an onsite cinema, an art studio, and many more entertainment and enrichment-related activities.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
177
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
71.2%
Residents per day
126
Occupancy rate
71.2%
Residents per day
126
177-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
11 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 69 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with California average
Occupied beds
126 / 177
Average residents
87 per day
License details
Facility type
Residential Care Elderly
Status
Active
Issuance
December 30, 2014
County:
SAN DIEGO
Additional licensing details
License number:
374603565
Ownership & operating entity
La Vida Real is legally operated by LVR SUBTENANT LLC; SRG MANAGMENT LLC, and administrated by Ruel Littlefield.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Languages Spoken
english
Staffing
SD Live-in Staff
SD Separate Housekeeping Staff
Facility Details
No Admission Fee
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 473 - 498 / 587 - 670 / 825 - 1278 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Restaurant Style Dining
Club Lounge and Bistro
Social and Recreational Activities
Full-Service Beauty Salon/Barbershop
Fully Equipped, State-Of-The-Art Fitness Center
Types of Care at La Vida Real
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
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.
41 visits
California average: 16 visits
Breakdown by visit type
31 total complaint visits
10 other visits
Other visits include regulatory visits that are not routine inspections or complaint investigations, such as administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, or licensing-related visits.
California average
13 total complaint visits
7 other visits
Show Inspection Reports
27 complaint investigations
Investigations can have many visits.
California average: 10 complaint investigations
5 official inspections
California average: 4 official inspections
16 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
California average: 10 citations
2 serious citations
A violation that poses an immediate risk to resident health or safety, or represents a substantial failure to comply with licensing requirements.
California average: 3 serious citations
14 moderate citations
A violation that does not pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety but requires correction to remain in compliance.
California average: 4 moderate citations
Latest inspection
Date:September 5, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation
13 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Inspection Report Summary for La Vida Real
Most inspections found no deficiencies, and several complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, indicating generally consistent compliance with regulations. However, some reports documented isolated deficiencies related primarily to resident care issues such as failure to provide feeding assistance, insufficient supervision resulting in a resident being left on the floor, delayed medication assistance, and personal rights violations by staff. The facility also received a $500 fine in September 2023 for allowing an employee to work without a required criminal record clearance. The most recent report dated September 5, 2025, included one substantiated complaint about failure to provide feeding assistance but no other deficiencies. The record shows some recurring themes around staffing and resident care, but recent inspections suggest some improvement in these areas.
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AL
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IL
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MC
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88
66.4%
4
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0
27
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AL
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4
7
0
8
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Vida P1
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Vida P3
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15.4 miles from city center — 1.72 miles to nearest hospital (Scripps Clinic Rancho San Diego - Calle Verde)
11588 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA 92019
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