Novellus Clairemont
Luxury assisted living at Novellus Clairmont boasts an exceptionally vibrant community in San Diego because of the unparalleled standard of care delivered by highly-trained professionals. The exceptional senior living home boasts an enriching atmosphere that creates a beautiful experience for the next home, making sure residents feel like they belong. The beautiful community has been a home of endless possibilities that await discovery in Southern California.
Residential living at Novellus Clairmont is focused on elevating the lifestyle of seniors at an affordable rate. Residents are each given personalized care plans for an enhanced quality of living, supported by its essential services. These include daily nutritious meals, ADLs, housekeeping, transportation, recreational activities, and specialized programs.
- This address is in Clairemont Mesa East, a dynamic neighborhood in San Diego known for its rich farming and ranching heritage since Judge Hyde’s settlement in 1872 and is home to 81,600 residents.
- Recreation is not a problem with nearby landmarks like the 903-acre Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Marian Bear Memorial Park, alongside the diverse dining options of Clairemont Mesa Boulevard.
- The neighborhood is also close to Pacific beaches (5 miles) and downtown San Diego (10 miles), alongside the YMCA’s Krause Family Skate & Bike Park and the Tecolote Golf Course.
About this community
Occupancy
Novellus Clairemont is legally operated by Novellus Clairemont Llc, and administrated by Ernest Lewis.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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 rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2023 vs. California state average• Moderate citations (Type B) (125% above)
• Total visits (56% above)
• Other visits (86% above) 3 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Total citations (at CA avg)
• Citations per year (at CA avg)
• Complaint investigations (at CA avg) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
• Complaint visits (23% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 10 | 10 | This facility has total citations in line with the California average (10 vs. CA avg 10).— At avg |
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Serious citations (Type A)
| 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 Rank #413 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 413th 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. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
| 9 | 4 | This facility has 125% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 125% worse |
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Citations per year
| 3.3 | 3.3 | This facility has citations per year in line with the California average (3.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).— At avg |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.4 | 3.3 | This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 25 | 16 | This facility has 56% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (25 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 56% worse |
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Complaint visits
| 10 | 13 | This facility has 23% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 23% better Rank #850 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 850th 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. |
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Other visits
| 13 | 7 | This facility has 86% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 86% worse |
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Official inspections
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Complaint investigations
| 10 | 10 | This facility has complaint investigations in line with the California average (10 vs. CA avg 10).— At avg |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on December 10, 2025, involved no deficiencies and was limited to obtaining signatures on an amended report.
- The October 22, 2025 annual inspection cited three Type B deficiencies for incomplete staff training, improper room placement of a bedridden resident, and retaining a resident with a Dementia diagnosis beyond license conditions.
- Multiple July 30, 2025 complaint investigations substantiated staff neglect causing hospitalization due to sepsis, medication administration delays, and insufficient staffing impacting resident care.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Studio
Fitness and Recreation
Novellus Clairemont Home Overview

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9.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Diego's city center to Novellus Clairemont's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.72 miles to nearest hospital (Children's Specialist)
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Novellus Clairemont is located in San Diego, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Novellus Clairemont |
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. | San Diego (Clairemont) | 214
Facility
214
CA AVG
103
Rank
#129 / 1657 | Yes |
71
Facility
71
CA AVG
57
Rank
#702 / 2092 | 81
Facility
81
CA AVG
81
Rank
#825 / 1401 | 2 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#850 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1300 / 1487 |
41.6%
Facility
41.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1321 / 1368 | - | Novellus Clairemont LLC | - |
| Atria Collwood |
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | San Diego (Talmadge) | 185
Facility
185
CA AVG
103
Rank
#196 / 1657 | Yes |
79
Facility
79
CA AVG
57
Rank
#451 / 2092 | 59
Facility
59
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1301 / 1401 | 4 | 59
Facility
59
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1369 / 1397 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
3
Rank
#895 / 1164 | 49
Facility
49
CA AVG
13
Rank
#24 / 1487 |
45.9%
Facility
45.9%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1291 / 1368 | A+ | Wg Collwood Knolls Sh LP; Atria Management Co LLC | - |
| Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill |
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | San Diego (Bankers Hill) | 100
Facility
100
CA AVG
103
Rank
#698 / 1657 | Yes |
89
Facility
89
CA AVG
57
Rank
#195 / 2092 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1401 | 3 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#654 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1100 / 1487 |
83.0%
Facility
83.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#527 / 1368 | - | Mg At Bankers Hill,LP;Shi-IV Merrill Gp,LLC; Et Al | - |
| The Oakmont of Pacific Beach |
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.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | San Diego (Pacific Beach) | 92
Facility
92
CA AVG
103
Rank
#840 / 1657 | Yes |
92
Facility
92
CA AVG
57
Rank
#137 / 2092 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1401 | 4 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
13
Rank
#814 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#988 / 1487 |
79.3%
Facility
79.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#610 / 1368 | - | Welltower Pacific Beach Tenant LLC;Oakmont Mgmt | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| BayView Senior Assisted Living |
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. | San Diego (Point Loma) | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1295 / 1657 | No |
85
Facility
85
CA AVG
57
Rank
#290 / 2092 | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
81
Rank
#108 / 1401 | 4 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
13
Rank
#492 / 1487 |
76.5%
Facility
76.5%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#686 / 1368 | A+ | Bvsal, LLC | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Novellus Clairemont
What neighborhood is Novellus Clairemont in?
Novellus Clairemont is in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego.
What languages are spoken at Novellus Clairemont?
The team at Novellus Clairemont speaks ["english"].
Is Novellus Clairemont in a walkable area?
Novellus Clairemont has a walk score of 71. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Novellus Clairemont?
According to CA state health department records, Novellus Clairemont's license number is 374604722.
What is the occupancy rate at Novellus Clairemont?
Novellus Clairemont's occupancy is 42%.
Who is the administrator of Novellus Clairemont?
Ernest Lewis is the administrator of Novellus Clairemont.
How many beds does Novellus Clairemont have?
Novellus Clairemont has 214 beds.
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