Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living

Overview of Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living

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.

120-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

3 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 59 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

66%

Lower than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

79 / 120

Average residents per home in California 87 per day

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusActive

IssuanceJanuary 20, 2023

CountySan Diego

License Number374604542

Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living is legally operated by Pacifica Ca Llc;penasquitos Lp;penasquitos Mgr Llc, and administrated by Heather Myers.

Staffing

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

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff

Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff

No Admission Fee

Full-Service Salon

Library

Restaurant-Style Dining Room

Food DescriptionDining room with chef-prepared meals and restaurant-style dining.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 15 citations 28 total visits 4 complaint visits 3 official inspections 3 complaint investigations

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 2022 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection January 29, 2026 Plan Of Correction

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Metric	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
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
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	—	—
Moderate citations (Type B) Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	13	—	—
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
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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Metric	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
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
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
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
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
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

Inspection Reports Summary 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.

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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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

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)

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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What neighborhood is Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living in?

Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living is in the Rancho Peñasquitos neighborhood of San Diego.

What languages are spoken at Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living?

The team at Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living speaks ["english"].

Who is the owner of Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living?

The legal owner and operator of Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living is Pacifica Ca Llc;Penasquitos Lp;Penasquitos Mgr Llc.

Is Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living in a walkable area?

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.

What is the license number of Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living?

According to CA state health department records, Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living's license number is 374604542.

What is the occupancy rate at Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living?

Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living's occupancy is 66%.

Who is the administrator of Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living?

Heather Myers is the administrator of Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living.