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Stellar Care
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · San Diego, CA
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Stellar Care

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · San Diego, CA
4518 54Th St, San Diego, CA 92115 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Stellar Care

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Administered by Brandon Cho, Stellar Care is a 150-bed assisted living, memory care, and respite care community operated by Stellar Care, Inc., in San Diego’s mid-city neighborhood. Located on 54th Street in a really walkable area where lots of errands can be finished on foot, the home has been serving San Diego occupants for a decade and currently functions at 73 percent occupancy with 109 residents.

Stellar Care specializes in memory care and dementia support, with dementia care professionals present on-site 24/7. Residents stay in private studios with in-room emergency call systems, providing comfort and safety. Floor plans are thoughtfully designed to serve individual preferences, and the facility offers several care pathways, including assisted living, respite care, and independent living options to fit different needs and transitions.

The community upholds standards around cleanliness and building maintenance. Inspection findings record earlier concerns regarding staffing adequacy and medication safety protocols. Subsequent assessments tell that such matters have been addressed via corrective action and staff retraining.

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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
109
Bed community size
150-bed community Rank #341 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 341st out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
11 years in operation Rank #652 / 1505Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 652nd out of 1,505 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 81 / 100 Rank #383 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 383rd out of 2,057 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
73%
Rank #864 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 864th out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
109 / 150
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJuly 13, 2015
CountySan Diego
License Number374603625

Ownership & Operating Entity

Stellar Care is legally operated by Stellar Care, Inc., and administered by Brandon Cho.

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

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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 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.

Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (75% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
• Citations per inspection (98% below)

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. 312 This facility has 75% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 75% better
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. 03 This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 34 This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.14 This facility has 98% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 98% better

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 3616 This facility has had 125% more total inspections than the California average (36 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 125% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 2313 This facility has had 77% more complaint visits than the California average (23 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 77% more Rank #1172 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1172nd out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 97 This facility has had 29% more other visits than the California average (9 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 29% more
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 2110 This facility has had 110% more complaint investigations than the California average (21 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 110% more
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Address 5.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from San Diego's city center to Stellar Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around San Diego County

Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Stellar Care
AL
MC
RC
San Diego (College West)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #341 / 1,645
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 59
Rank #383 / 2,057
36
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,172 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1,505
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #864 / 1,452
Stellar Care, Inc-
Ivy Park at La Jolla
AL
MC
San Diego (Pacific Beach)
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 103
Rank #946 / 1,645
Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 59
Rank #356 / 2,057
6
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,415 / 1,505
67.1%
Facility 67.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #992 / 1,452
Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Canyon Guest Home
AL
HOS
RESC
San Diego (Clairemont)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No 63 7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,127 / 1,505
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
Sunny Day Rcfe LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Noble Living II, LLC
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
Fletcher Hills
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No 42 10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #705 / 1,505
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
Noble Living II LLC1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
Sunset Cliffs Elder Care
AL
HOS
MC
San Diego (Sunset Cliffs)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No 64 12
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #716 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,127 / 1,505
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
Xentec Investments, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Stellar Care is located in San Diego, 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 Stellar Care

What neighborhood is Stellar Care in?

Stellar Care is in the College West neighborhood of San Diego.

Is Stellar Care in a walkable area?

Stellar Care has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Stellar Care?

According to CA state health department records, Stellar Care's license number is 374603625.

What is the occupancy rate at Stellar Care?

Stellar Care's occupancy is 73%.

How long has Stellar Care been in business?

Stellar Care has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Stellar Care?

No, Stellar Care has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Stellar Care?

Brandon Cho is the administrator of Stellar Care.

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