Overview of New World Villas

New World Villas, located in Poway and Escondido, California, embodies exceptional assisted living where comfort converges with compassion. New World Villas is committed to providing top-tier care and invites residents to experience the warmth of a family setting featuring private rooms and suites. The dedicated, well-trained staff ensures 24/7 availability, fostering a nurturing environment.

The amenities and services at New World Villas elevate assisted living to new heights. The community prides itself on offering a high caregiver-to-resident ratio, ensuring focused care. The smaller, more intimate setting reduces the risk of virus transmission and aligns with CDC guidelines. The experienced staff, available round the clock, prepares nutritious home-cooked meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs and provides individualized assistance with daily tasks. New World Villas is dedicated to creating a home where every resident feels valued and supported.

Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #1330 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1330th out of 1657 homes in California. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #1391 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1391st out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 35 / 100 Rank #1648 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1648th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
67%
Rank #1025 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1025th out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
4 / 6
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceSeptember 11, 2024
CountySan Diego
License Number374604820

Ownership & Operating Entity

New World Villas is legally operated by New World Opco Llc, and administered by Zayden Chen.

Staffing

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

Staffing(Specialized Dementia)

Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff
Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff

Facility Details(Specialized Dementia)

No Admission Fee

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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 Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

9 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1051 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1051st out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 72 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 9 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

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.

Since 2024 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 6 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (20% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% above)
• Citations per year (20% above)
• Total visits (19% above)
• Other visits (71% above)
4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (82% below)
• Complaint visits (62% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
• Complaint investigations (80% below)
Latest Inspection May 11, 2026

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. 1210 This facility has 20% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 20% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 53 This facility has 67% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 67% worse Rank #895 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 895th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 74 This facility has 75% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 75% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2024. 65 This facility has 20% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 5).↑ 20% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.63.3 This facility has 82% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 82% better

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 1916 This facility has 19% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (19 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 19% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 513 This facility has 62% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 62% better Rank #592 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 592nd out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 127 This facility has 71% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 71% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 24 This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 210 This facility has 80% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better

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

  • March 4, 2026 complaint investigation substantiated theft by staff of a $2,000 bracelet and facility iPhone, with Administrator failing to report timely, risking resident personal rights.
  • October 2025 annual inspection cited five deficiencies including no infection control plan, missing staff health screenings and training records, pest infestation in kitchen, and lack of hospice care plan.
  • September 15, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated unsanitary conditions with cockroach infestation and inadequate staffing posing immediate health risk to one resident; hospice care needs allegation was unsubstantiated.

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Address 1.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Poway's city center to New World Villas's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

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-New World Opco LLC-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

New World Villas is located in Poway, 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 New World Villas

Who is the owner of New World Villas?

New World Villas is legally operated by New World Opco Llc, and administered by Zayden Chen.

Is New World Villas in a walkable area?

New World Villas has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of New World Villas?

According to CA state health department records, New World Villas's license number is 374604820.

What is the occupancy rate at New World Villas?

New World Villas's occupancy is 67%.

Who is the administrator of New World Villas?

Zayden Chen is the administrator of New World Villas.

How many beds does New World Villas have?

New World Villas has 6 beds.

Has New World Villas had any recent citations?

New World Villas has had 16 recently reported citations.

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