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Pacifica Senior Living Poway, in Poway, California, is a premier care facility that is the right for its residents. They offer more than 55 apartments for independent living, respite care, and assisted living services with tailored care programs for seniors’ needs and preferences. The community provides a wide range of engaging activities and programs, creating a beautiful and serene environment for residents to enjoy with a comprehensive array of services and amenities, including round-the-clock staff support, housekeeping, and laundry services.
The community prioritizes the independence and well-being of its residents, ensuring that their unique care needs are met with personalized attention—the elegant and inviting atmosphere that promotes self-care and encourages residents to engage in physical activity. The beautiful outdoor courtyard offers residents a peaceful place to stroll and connect with nature. Combined with exceptional services and world-class amenities, PSL-Poway provides peace of mind to families in the community.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Pacifica Senior Living Poway is legally operated by Gateway Park Holdings Llc; California Senior Et Al, and administrated by Cameron Azemikhah.
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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.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 10 | This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% better |
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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 assisted living residence (0 vs. CA 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.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has moderate citations (type b) in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 1 | 2.5 | This facility has 60% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 2.5).↓ 60% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.2 | 3.3 | This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 17 | 16 | This facility has 6% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 6% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 11 | 13 | This facility has 15% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 15% better |
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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.
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 57% better |
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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 assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 9 | 10 | This facility has 10% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 10% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pacifica Senior Living Poway’s inspection record is mixed, with several substantiated complaints mostly related to staffing shortages, medication administration, and resident care issues. The most recent inspection on August 25, 2025, found no deficiencies and unsubstantiated complaints, but earlier investigations cited one medication error in April 2025 and immediate health risks from insufficient staffing in October 2023. The facility’s record shows some improvement with no deficiencies in the latest visits, but prior findings reveal ongoing challenges in staffing and care consistency.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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3.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Poway's city center to Pacifica Senior Living Poway's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.44 miles to nearest hospital (Children's Primary Care Medical Group 4S Ranch)
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Pacifica Senior Living Poway is located in Poway, California.
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The team at Pacifica Senior Living Poway speaks ["english"].
The legal owner and operator of Pacifica Senior Living Poway is Gateway Park Holdings Llc; California Senior Et Al.
Pacifica Senior Living Poway has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to CA state health department records, Pacifica Senior Living Poway's license number is 374604604.
Pacifica Senior Living Poway's occupancy is 72%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Pacifica Senior Living Poway on this page.
Cameron Azemikhah is the administrator of Pacifica Senior Living Poway.
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