Occupancy rate
83%
Higher than the California average: 72.8%White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living
Luxury Senior Living in San Diego
White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living
Luxury Senior Living in San Diego
Overview of White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living
Sitting as the only beachfront retirement community in Olivetas Avenue, La Jolla, CA, White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living is a blissful senior living community that offers a variety of living options including assisted living, memory support, residential living, and skilled nursing. Boasting a wonderful community from the team to its residents, White Sands La Jolla ensures a joyful and worry-free residency within its grounds. Featuring a variety of floor plans including a studio suite, one-bedroom apartment, and two-bedroom apartments, that seniors may choose from.
White Sands La Jolla is a luxury senior living that promotes an unforgettable connection among its residents, providing fitness programs, scheduled outings, weekly lectures and discussions. The community serves different chef-prepared meals daily ensuring that its residents have contributed and satisfy their cravings and allergies. With beach access, White Sands La Jolla provides water’s edge dining, a Sand bistro, and a full-service beauty salon and barber Shop.
Jenn Riddell serves as the Health Services Administrator at White Sands La Jolla - Luxury Senior Living. She oversees the health services operations, ensuring residents receive quality care in a supportive environment. Jenn's role is vital to maintaining the community’s commitment to wellness and compassionate service.
299-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
51 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 80 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
247 / 299
Average residents
87 per day
AwardsBest Independent Living 2025, Best Assisted Living 2025
Facility TypeRcfe-continuing Care Retirement Community
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 30, 1974
CountySan Diego
License Number372000641
White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living is legally operated by Humangood & Humangood Socal, and administrated by Smart, Shelly.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Memory Support
SD Live-in Staff
SD Separate Housekeeping Staff
No Admission Fee
Operating HoursMonday-Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 400 / 800 / 1,550 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living
Assisted Living
Nursing Home
Independent Living
Memory Care
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.
The data displayed corresponds to the last 6 years.
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 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at California avg) 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Total visits (56% below)
• Complaint visits (92% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Complaint investigations (90% below)
• Official inspections (at California avg) 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Total visits (56% below)
• Complaint visits (92% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Complaint investigations (90% below)
Latest Inspection
August 27, 2025
Annual Inspection
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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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 |
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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. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
| 0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (0 vs. California avg 4).↓ 100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 7 | 16 | This facility has 56% fewer total visits than a typical California facility (7 vs. California avg 16).↓ 56% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 1 | 13 | This facility has 92% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 13).↓ 92% 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.
| 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.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. California avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 1 complaint visit.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 10).↓ 90% better |
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 mostly clean, with no deficiencies cited in any of the six inspections from August 19, 2021, through August 27, 2025. The most recent inspection on August 27, 2025, found the facility clean, sanitary, and in good repair, with safety measures and medication procedures properly maintained. A July 20, 2023 complaint investigation was unsubstantiated after reviewing allegations of neglect and visitor restrictions.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Financial Assistance for
Luxury Senior Living in California
White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living is located in La Jolla, California.
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13.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from La Jolla's city center to White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.76 miles to nearest hospital (VA Medical Center-San Diego)
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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.
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