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Situated with the breathtaking view of Mission Bay in San Diego, CA, Wesley Palms Retirement Community is a remarkable senior living community that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Featuring a wide array of floor plans from a studio apartment to 2-bedroom apartments, the community ensures a comfortable and safe residence for seniors. Bathe in the aesthetic view of the San Diego coasts and enjoy a relaxing retirement.
Wesley Palms Retirement Community highlights the quality of life of its residents and ensures that their needs are met. Amenities include an art gallery and studio, a library, a club room, a Bocce court, a shuffleboard court, a wellness center, walking paths, a heated saltwater pool, a therapy pool, a gym, and a lot of indoor and outdoor areas. The community also value pets and provides a dog park.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Wesley Palms Retirement Community is legally operated by Front Porch Communities And Services, and administrated by Justin Weber.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
Above the California average for assisted living residences.
California assisted living residences benchmark: C 76/100
Inspection score: 85 out of 100. Letter grade B. Above the California average for assisted living residences.
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.
| 0.2 | 3.3 | This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% 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.
| 17 | 16 | This facility has 6% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 6% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 4 | 13 | This facility has 69% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 69% better |
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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.
| 4 | 10 | This facility has 60% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% better |
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 400 / 600 - 1151 / 1317 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 1-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
8.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Diego's city center to Wesley Palms Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.28 miles to nearest hospital (VA Medical Center-San Diego)
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Wesley Palms Retirement Community is located in San Diego, California.
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| The Glen at Scripps Ranch |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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 (Scripps Ranch) | 684 | No | 8 | 4 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#210 / 1397 | -
Facility
-
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
11
Rank
#747 / 1365 |
81.3%
Facility
81.3%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#547 / 1289 | A+ | Glen At Scripps Ranch Ccrc LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Wesley Palms Retirement Community |
RH Retirement Home
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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) | 511 | Yes | 19 | 4 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#529 / 1397 | -
Facility
-
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
11
Rank
#132 / 1365 |
65.0%
Facility
65.0%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#954 / 1289 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Manor on Bankers Hill |
RH Retirement Home
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | San Diego (Bankers Hill) | 200 | No | 85 | 5 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#323 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 51
Facility
51
CA AVG
11
Rank
#3 / 1365 |
53.5%
Facility
53.5%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#1103 / 1289 | - | St Paul's Episcopal Home, Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Westmont of Carmel Valley |
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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 (Carmel Valley) | 138 | Yes | 17 | 2 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#654 / 1397 | -
Facility
-
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
11
Rank
#1161 / 1365 |
97.1%
Facility
97.1%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#159 / 1289 | - | Westmont Lving Inc. Wm Carmel Valley Mgr Gp LLC Ca | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Casa Aldea University City Village |
RH Retirement Home
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | San Diego (University City) | - | Yes | 26 | - | - | - | - | - | A+ | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Wesley Palms Retirement Community is in the Pacific Beach neighborhood of San Diego.
The team at Wesley Palms Retirement Community speaks ["english"].
The legal owner and operator of Wesley Palms Retirement Community is Front Porch Communities And Services.
Wesley Palms Retirement Community has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to CA state health department records, Wesley Palms Retirement Community's license number is 374600800.
Wesley Palms Retirement Community's occupancy is 65%.
Justin Weber is the administrator of Wesley Palms Retirement Community.
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