Wesley Palms Retirement Community

Overview of Wesley Palms Retirement Community

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.

(858) 274-4110

511-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

26 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 19 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

65%

Lower than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

332 / 511

Average residents per home in California 87 per day

Facility TypeRcfe-continuing Care Retirement Community

StatusActive

IssuanceFebruary 2, 2000

CountySan Diego

License Number374600800

Wesley Palms Retirement Community is legally operated by Front Porch Communities And Services, and administrated by Justin Weber.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff

Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff

No Admission Fee

What does this home offer?

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

Types of Care at Wesley Palms Retirement Community

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 3 citations 17 total visits 4 complaint visits 4 official inspections 4 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

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Metric	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
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
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	—	—
Moderate citations (Type B) Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	3	—	—
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
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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Metric	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
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
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
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
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
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

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Wesley Palms Retirement Community

Wp P3

Wp P1

Wp P2

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+

General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits

Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits

Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+

General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits

Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits

Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

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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What neighborhood is Wesley Palms Retirement Community in?

Wesley Palms Retirement Community is in the Pacific Beach neighborhood of San Diego.

What languages are spoken at Wesley Palms Retirement Community?

The team at Wesley Palms Retirement Community speaks ["english"].

Who is the owner of Wesley Palms Retirement Community?

The legal owner and operator of Wesley Palms Retirement Community is Front Porch Communities And Services.

Is Wesley Palms Retirement Community in a walkable area?

Wesley Palms Retirement Community has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Wesley Palms Retirement Community?

According to CA state health department records, Wesley Palms Retirement Community's license number is 374600800.

What is the occupancy rate at Wesley Palms Retirement Community?

Wesley Palms Retirement Community's occupancy is 65%.

Who is the administrator of Wesley Palms Retirement Community?

Justin Weber is the administrator of Wesley Palms Retirement Community.