Occupancy rate
63%
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Stellar Care
Memory Care in San Diego County
Stellar Care
Memory Care in San Diego County
Stellar Care shines as a luminary in the field of memory care. Every aspect of Stellar Care is meticulously designed to create an environment where residents facing Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related conditions can flourish. In their private studios, bathed in the warm embrace of natural light, residents find solace and tranquility. Each space is thoughtfully adorned, offering a sanctuary that echoes the comforts of home. With an in-room emergency call system at their fingertips, peace of mind becomes an ever-present companion.
Safety is a cornerstone of Stellar Care, with a vigilant team of dementia care professionals on-site day and night. From a variety of thoughtfully designed floor plans to cater to individual preferences to a range of lifestyle options encompassing assisted living, respite care, and independent living, Stellar Care embraces the uniqueness of each resident’s journey. In this haven of compassion and understanding, the home creates an environment where cherished memories are celebrated and new connections are forged.
150-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
10 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 81 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
94 / 150
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusActive
IssuanceJuly 13, 2015
CountySan Diego
License Number374603625
Stellar Care is legally operated by Stellar Care, Inc., and administrated by Brandon Cho.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
SD Live-in Staff
SD Separate Housekeeping Staff
No Admission Fee
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 worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
4 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (125% above)
• Complaint visits (77% above)
• Other visits (29% above)
• Complaint investigations (110% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at California avg) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
• Total visits (125% above)
• Complaint visits (77% above)
• Other visits (29% above)
• Complaint investigations (110% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at California avg) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
Latest Inspection
July 18, 2025
Annual Inspection
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California facility (3 vs. California avg 10).↓ 70% 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 facility (0 vs. California 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. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (3 vs. California avg 4).↓ 25% better |
Inspections & Visits
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 36 | 16 | This facility has 125% more total visits than a typical California facility (36 vs. California avg 16).↑ 125% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 23 | 13 | This facility has 77% more complaint visits than a typical California facility (23 vs. California avg 13).↑ 77% worse |
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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.
| 9 | 7 | This facility has 29% more other visits than a typical California facility (9 vs. California avg 7).↑ 29% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. California avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 23 complaint visits.
| 21 | 10 | This facility has 110% more complaint investigations than a typical California facility (21 vs. California avg 10).↑ 110% worse |
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 mostly clean, with no deficiencies cited in the most recent annual inspection on July 18, 2025. Past issues included one substantiated medication management deficiency in November 2023 and a substantiated staffing and neglect deficiency in March 2024, but subsequent complaint investigations found no violations and unsubstantiated allegations. The record shows consistent compliance and no enforcement actions since early 2024, indicating steady improvement and adherence to licensing requirements.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in California
Stellar Care is located in San Diego, California.
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7.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Diego's city center to Stellar Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.85 miles to nearest hospital (Children's Primary Care Medical Group Alvarado)
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Compare Memory Care around San Diego County The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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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 (College West) | 150 | No | 81 | 4 | 23 | 10 | 62.7% | Stellar Care, Inc. | - |
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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) | 76 | Yes | 82 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 67.1% | Transformer Opco Llc;Oakmont Management Group Llc | - |
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