Occupancy rate
73%
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Villa Lorena Senior Living
Senior Living · San Diego
Villa Lorena Senior Living
Senior Living · San Diego
Overview of Villa Lorena Senior Living
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!
85-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
9 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 32 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
62 / 85
Average residents per home in California
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 30, 2017
CountySan Diego
License Number374603750
Villa Lorena Senior Living is legally operated by Santaluz Senior Partners,lp;vlgp Inc(gen. Partner), and administrated by Nora Garza.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff
Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff
No Admission Fee
Specific ProgramsIndependent & Assisted Living, Monthly Calendar, Upcoming Events
Operating HoursMonday-Sunday 8AM-5PM
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.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
12 citations
29 total visits
19 complaint visits
4 official inspections
14 complaint investigations
Inspection Scorecard
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.
Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
5 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (20% above)
• Citations per year (20% above)
• Total visits (81% above)
• Complaint visits (46% above)
• Complaint investigations (40% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
• Other visits (14% below)
• Total citations (20% above)
• Citations per year (20% above)
• Total visits (81% above)
• Complaint visits (46% above)
• Complaint investigations (40% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
• Other visits (14% below)
Latest Inspection
March 26, 2026
Annual Inspection
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 12 | 10 | This facility has 20% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 20% worse |
|
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.
| 1 | — | — |
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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.
| 11 | — | — |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 2.4 | 2 | This facility has 20% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2.4 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 20% worse |
|
Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.4 | 3.3 | This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better |
Inspections & Visits
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | 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.
| 29 | 16 | This facility has 81% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (29 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 81% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 19 | 13 | This facility has 46% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (19 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 46% 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.
| 6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 14% better |
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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.
| 14 | 10 | This facility has 40% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 40% 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 mixed, with recent annual inspections clean but multiple substantiated complaints in 2025 citing physical abuse, falsified COVID-19 test documents, poor infection control, facility disrepair, and failure to provide timely resident records. The most recent inspection on March 26, 2026, found no deficiencies, but the June 5, 2025 complaint investigations identified several deficiencies including abuse, personal rights violations, and failure to follow COVID-19 guidance. Prior complaint investigations from 2024 and earlier were mostly unsubstantiated or found only technical violations.
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Villa Lorena Senior Living is located in San Diego, California.
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19.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Diego's city center to Villa Lorena Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.42 miles to nearest hospital (Children's Primary Care Medical Group 4S Ranch)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Villa Lorena Senior Living
What neighborhood is Villa Lorena Senior Living in?
Villa Lorena Senior Living is in the Black Mountain Ranch Village neighborhood of San Diego.
What languages are spoken at Villa Lorena Senior Living?
The team at Villa Lorena Senior Living speaks ["english"].
Who is the owner of Villa Lorena Senior Living?
The legal owner and operator of Villa Lorena Senior Living is Santaluz Senior Partners,Lp;Vlgp Inc(Gen. Partner).
Is Villa Lorena Senior Living in a walkable area?
Villa Lorena Senior Living has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Villa Lorena Senior Living?
According to CA state health department records, Villa Lorena Senior Living's license number is 374603750.
What is the occupancy rate at Villa Lorena Senior Living?
Villa Lorena Senior Living's occupancy is 73%.
Who is the administrator of Villa Lorena Senior Living?
Nora Garza is the administrator of Villa Lorena Senior Living.
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