Occupancy rate
51%
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Monte Vista Village
Assisted Living in Lemon Grove
Monte Vista Village
Assisted Living in Lemon Grove
Overview of Monte Vista Village
As an Aura Collection of Communities, Monte Vista Village offers a luxurious environment that creates a lifestyle filled with endless possibilities for seniors to discover. The distinctive independent living, assisted living, and memory care housing options redefines the senior living experience in a comfortable, welcoming, and person-centered approach that empower residents to thrive. The premier choice in Lemon Grove, Monte Vista Village is a vibrant community that encourages residents to feel delighted, peaceful, and joyful with an engaging and enriching senior lifestyle.
The Aura Collection difference boasts its commitment to delivering quality care and service for each individual to be enriched and engaged during their stay. Accommodations comprise luxury amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, engaging programs, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, gourmet meals at the restaurant-style dining hall, high-rise ceilings, beautifully furnished apartments, and 24-hour care.
219-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
3 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 41 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
111 / 219
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 19, 2023
CountySan Diego
License Number374604441
RCFE Number374604441
Monte Vista Village is legally operated by Pacifica Monte Vista Llc; Monte Vista Mgr Llc, and administrated by Adrian Guillen.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Respite Care
SD Live-in Staff
SD Separate Housekeeping Staff
No Admission Fee
Pets Allowed
Library
Designated Games Room
Coffee Bar
Cozy Sitting Areas
Outdoor Areas
Walking Trails
Cafe
Common Area
Dining Area
Pool
ActivitiesDaily calendar of events and activities including Tai-Chi, Technology 101, and outings.
Specific ProgramsFinancial Planning, Services and Amenities, Blog
Food DescriptionDelicious chef-prepared meals served in an elegant dining room.
Types of Care at Monte Vista Village
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Respite 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.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
5 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% above)
• Total visits (113% above)
• Complaint visits (77% above)
• Other visits (14% above)
• Complaint investigations (70% above) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% above)
• Total visits (113% above)
• Complaint visits (77% above)
• Other visits (14% above)
• Complaint investigations (70% above) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
Latest Inspection
February 23, 2026
Complaint Investigation
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
| 7 | 10 | This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical California facility (7 vs. California avg 10).↓ 30% 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 facility (0 vs. California avg 3).↓ 100% better |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
| 7 | 4 | This facility has 75% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (7 vs. California avg 4).↑ 75% worse |
Inspections & Visits
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 34 | 16 | This facility has 113% more total visits than a typical California facility (34 vs. California avg 16).↑ 113% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 23 | 13 | This facility has 77% more complaint visits than a typical California facility (23 vs. California avg 13).↑ 77% worse |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 8 | 7 | This facility has 14% more other visits than a typical California facility (8 vs. California avg 7).↑ 14% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California facility (3 vs. California avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 23 complaint visits.
| 17 | 10 | This facility has 70% more complaint investigations than a typical California facility (17 vs. California avg 10).↑ 70% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Monte Vista Village’s inspection record is mixed, with recent substantiated deficiencies for inadequate resident supervision causing serious injury and failure to follow proper eviction procedures as of February 2026. The February 23, 2026 inspection cited two deficiencies related to care plan updates and supervision lapses leading to multiple falls and injury, while the February 18, 2026 visit found one deficiency for missing eviction notice details and discharge planning. Prior annual inspections in late 2025 and early 2024 showed no deficiencies, indicating some improvement before these recent issues.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Monte Vista Village is located in Lemon Grove, California.
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1.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lemon Grove's city center to Monte Vista Village's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.3 miles to nearest hospital (Children's Primary Care Medical Group Alvarado)
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Compare Assisted Living around Lemon Grove The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Lemon Grove | 219 | No | 41 | 3 | 23 | 3 | 50.7% | A+ | Pacifica Monte Vista Llc; Monte Vista Mgr Llc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
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