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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.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Stellar Care is legally operated by Stellar Care, Inc., and administrated by Brandon Cho.
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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.
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA 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 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.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 0.6 | 2 | This facility has 70% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 70% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.1 | 3.3 | This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% 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.
| 36 | 16 | This facility has 125% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (36 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 125% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 23 | 13 | This facility has 77% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (23 vs. CA 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 assisted living residence (9 vs. CA 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. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 21 | 10 | This facility has 110% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 110% worse |
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 inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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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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Stellar Care is located in San Diego, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Stellar Care |
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.
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 | 72.7% | Stellar Care, Inc. | - |
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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.
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 (Pacific Beach) | 76 | Yes | 82 | 1 | - | 1 | 67.1% | Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC | - |
Stellar Care is in the College West neighborhood of San Diego.
The team at Stellar Care speaks ["english"].
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.
According to CA state health department records, Stellar Care's license number is 374603625.
Stellar Care's occupancy is 73%.
Brandon Cho is the administrator of Stellar Care.
Stellar Care has 150 beds.
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