Occupancy rate
100%
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Sunset Cliffs Elder Care
Assisted Living in San Diego County
Sunset Cliffs Elder Care
Assisted Living in San Diego County
Overview of Sunset Cliffs Elder Care
Fostering a vibrant and accommodating environment, Sunset Cliffs Elder Care in Santa Barbara Street, San Diego, CA, is dedicated to improving seniors’ welfare with assisted living services. The community welcomes six residents in its cozy and intimate setting, ensuring they receive the utmost attention for their needs. With a team of kind and reliable professionals attending to daily living activities, housekeeping, and personal needs, seniors can rest assured of enjoying a maintenance-free retirement.
To ease seniors’ worries in their end-of-life journey, the community also provides hospice services. Moreover, memory care, incontinence care, and various therapy services including physical, occupational, and speech therapies are provided for residents to live their days without worries. Special diet options await seniors every meal time for the finest dining experience. Sunset Cliffs Elder Care strives to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations with its excellent services.
6-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
4 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 64 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
6 / 6
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusMember
IssuanceOctober 2, 2021
CountySan Diego
License Number374604388
RCFE Number374604388
Sunset Cliffs Elder Care is legally operated by Xentec Investments, Inc., and administrated by Travonna Washington.
Hoyer Lift
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesHoyer lift assistance, emergency medical resources on call.
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
SD Live-in Staff
SD Separate Housekeeping Staff
No Admission Fee
ActivitiesRecreational activities such as walks, stretching exercises, board games, puzzles, aromatherapy, music therapy, massages, and movie nights are organized.
Specific Programsbathing, personal hygiene, laundry care, housekeeping, supervision of medications, emergency medical resources, dementia/memory care, hospice services, mobile physicians, home health care, physical therapy/occupational/speech therapy, medical transportation.
Volunteer ProgramsYes
Food DescriptionDelicious and nutritious home-cooked meals (3 meals plus snacks) are provided.
Meals IncludedYes
Meals Per Day3
Special DietsYes
What does this home offer?
Total Residents: 6
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Sunset Cliffs Elder Care
Assisted Living
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 2020 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
8 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Total visits (25% below)
• Complaint visits (46% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Complaint investigations (40% below)
• Total citations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Total visits (25% below)
• Complaint visits (46% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Complaint investigations (40% below)
Latest Inspection
January 23, 2026
Complaint Investigation
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.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 10).↓ 90% better |
|
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 |
|
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.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 4).↓ 75% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 12 | 16 | This facility has 25% fewer total visits than a typical California facility (12 vs. California avg 16).↓ 25% better |
|
Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 7 | 13 | This facility has 46% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (7 vs. California avg 13).↓ 46% better |
|
Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 7).↓ 71% better |
|
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 facility (3 vs. California avg 4).↓ 25% better |
|
Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 7 complaint visits.
| 6 | 10 | This facility has 40% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California facility (6 vs. California avg 10).↓ 40% better |
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Sunset Cliffs Elder Care is located in San Diego, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
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6.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Diego's city center to Sunset Cliffs Elder Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.08 miles to nearest hospital (Ucsd Medical Center Rad)
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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 Assisted Living 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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