Villa Lorena Senior Living
Senior Living in San Diego
Senior Living in San Diego
A boutique-style community in North San Diego is the Villa Lorena Senior Living which offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The elegant community in San Diego gives off a homelike atmosphere for residents to feel a sense of belonging. Villa Lorena Senior Living offers endless opportunities for seniors to discover. The staff at Villa Lorena is committed to providing the highest quality of senior living care. Villa Lorena is a vibrant community that provides exceptional service while maintaining a safe and secure environment that residents can call home.
Independent living encourages an active lifestyle providing activities that include outings and programs while experiencing state-of-the-art amenities. Assisted living prioritizes that residents can still be free while receiving assistance from day-to-day activities. Memory care strives to provide a well-trained nurse staff that is guaranteed to help the resident’s wellness, safety, and security. Regardless of what background the resident comes from or where they used to live, residents are treated like family– which is why many families choose to entrust their loved ones at Villa Lorena Senior Living and hurry because there’s only a ten-percent vacancy rate!
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
About this community
Occupancy
Villa Lorena Senior Living is legally operated by Santaluz Senior Partners,lp;vlgp Inc(gen. Partner), and administrated by Felger, Dan.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
24 visits
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
California average: 16 visits
Breakdown by visit type
19 total complaint visits
5 other visits
Other visits include regulatory visits that are not routine inspections or complaint investigations, such as administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, or licensing-related visits.
California average
13 total complaint visits
7 other visits
14 complaint investigations
Inspections conducted in response to complaints filed by residents, families, staff, or others about possible problems at the facility.
Investigations can have many visits.
California average: 10 complaint investigations
3 official inspections
Routine inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state care and safety standards.
California average: 4 official inspections
12 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
California average: 10 citations
1 serious citation
A violation that poses an immediate risk to resident health or safety, or represents a substantial failure to comply with licensing requirements.
California average: 3 serious citations
11 moderate citations
A violation that does not pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety but requires correction to remain in compliance.
California average: 4 moderate citations
Latest inspection
28 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
California average: 8 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Villa Lorena Senior Living
Most inspections found no deficiencies, including the most recent reports from July 11, 2025, which were both complaint investigations with no substantiated violations. Earlier investigations identified several deficiencies related mainly to resident safety, personal rights, infection control, and communication issues. Notable findings included staff handling a resident roughly causing bruises, falsification of COVID-19 test documents, failure to follow COVID-19 guidance, mold in the facility, and delays in incident reporting and record updates. While some complaints were substantiated, many others were unsubstantiated, and the facility has taken corrective actions such as staff termination and training. The pattern shows improvement over time, with the latest inspections free of deficiencies after addressing prior issues.
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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.
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19.1 miles from city center
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— 3.42 miles to nearest hospital (Children's Primary Care Medical Group 4S Ranch)
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