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Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care that promotes independence while receiving exceptional quality of assistance. Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living is a community that tailors a uniquely designed care for each individual. They boast a warm and welcoming environment where residents are able to feel comfortable and secure to do as they please and be open to a world of endless possibilities. Its ideal location in Rancho Peñasquitos offers exciting activities and interest that allows families or individuals to soak in everything that Southern California has to offer. Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living strives to maintain a lifestyle that inspires residents to live a purposeful life and have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience at the senior living home.
Residents are from different states with an average age of sixty-eight to a hundred, and having about seventy-percent women over men. Whether one is from a different housing option or has different background, amenities and services are open to any resident. Anyone can have seamless access to common spaces, the library, the restaurant-style dining room, and more. Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living is well designed and strategically built for the convenience of you or your family member.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living is legally operated by Pacifica Ca Llc;penasquitos Lp;penasquitos Mgr Llc, and administrated by Heather Myers.
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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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
Near the California average for assisted living residences.
California assisted living residences benchmark: C 76/100
Inspection score: 73 out of 100. Letter grade C. Near the California average for assisted living residences.
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.
| 15 | 10 | This facility has 50% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 50% worse |
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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.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% 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.
| 13 | 4 | This facility has 225% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 225% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 3.8 | 2.5 | This facility has 52% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (3.8 vs. CA avg 2.5).↑ 52% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.5 | 3.3 | This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% 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.
| 28 | 16 | This facility has 75% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (28 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 75% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 4 | 13 | This facility has 69% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 69% 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.
| 21 | 7 | This facility has 200% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 200% 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 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.
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, showing repeated deficiencies in medication management, resident neglect, and safety protocols, alongside periods of compliance and no-citation visits. The most recent inspection on January 29, 2026, found one deficiency for failing to meet reporting timelines, resulting in a $300 civil penalty, while a December 2025 complaint investigation cited an immediate safety risk for unlicensed staff. Earlier substantiated complaints included neglect causing pressure injuries, insufficient cleanliness, and failure to follow absentee notification plans, though some annual inspections found no deficiencies.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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16.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Diego's city center to Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 7.59 miles to nearest hospital (Children's Primary Care Medical Group Carmel Valley)
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Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living is located in San Diego, California.
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| Canyon Villas |
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.
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) | 133 | No | 65 | 4 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#850 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 35
Facility
35
CA AVG
11
Rank
#35 / 1365 |
68.4%
Facility
68.4%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#837 / 1289 | - | San Diego Christian Foundation | - |
| Bayshire Torrey Pines |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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 (Carmel Valley) | 125 | No | 81 | 2 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#440 / 1397 | -
Facility
-
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
11
Rank
#1161 / 1365 |
84.8%
Facility
84.8%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#371 / 1289 | - | Hartfield Care LLC | - |
| Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living |
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.
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 (Rancho Peñasquitos) | 120 | No | 59 | 3 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
11
Rank
#1064 / 1365 |
65.8%
Facility
65.8%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#940 / 1289 | A+ | Pacifica Ca LLC;Penasquitos LP;Penasquitos Mgr LLC | - |
| Villa Lorena Senior Living |
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.
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 (Black Mountain Ranch Village) | 85 | No | 32 | 4 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#1129 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
11
Rank
#579 / 1365 |
72.9%
Facility
72.9%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#737 / 1289 | - | Santaluz Senior Partners,LP;Vlgp Inc(Gen. Partner) | - |
Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living is in the Rancho Peñasquitos neighborhood of San Diego.
The team at Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living speaks ["english"].
The legal owner and operator of Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living is Pacifica Ca Llc;Penasquitos Lp;Penasquitos Mgr Llc.
Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to CA state health department records, Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living's license number is 374604542.
Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living's occupancy is 66%.
Heather Myers is the administrator of Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living.
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