Occupancy rate
65%
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Wesley Palms
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Wesley Palms
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Overview of Wesley Palms
Nestled in the heart of San Diego, California, Wesley Palms is an award-winning, modern, multi-level retirement community that offers captivating views of Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Tailored to meet its residents’ unique needs and desires, Wesley Palms provides a lifestyle where the freedom to relax and enjoy life to the fullest is complemented by the assurance that everything is meticulously taken care of. With independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care offerings, Wesley Palms exudes elegance, creating a setting where residents can truly thrive.
The landscaped grounds surrounding Wesley Palms evoke the warmth and tranquility of an established neighborhood park, providing a breathtaking backdrop for residents to explore, bask in the San Diego sunshine, and connect with friends. These lush surroundings become integral to a life filled with fun, relaxation, and endless possibilities. Whether one seeks an active lifestyle, engaging social opportunities, or simply a place to savor life’s moments, Wesley Palms extends a warm invitation to make a move. Within this exceptional senior living community, residents can discover the warmth, inspiration, and fulfillment that await them, creating a haven where every day is an opportunity to embrace the best of life.
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.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
332 / 511
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceFebruary 2, 2000
CountySan Diego
Wesley Palms is legally operated by Front Porch Communities And Services, and administrated by Justin Weber.
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.
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
2 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (6% above)
• Other visits (29% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at California avg) 5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
• Complaint visits (69% below)
• Complaint investigations (60% below)
• Total visits (6% above)
• Other visits (29% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at California avg) 5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
• Complaint visits (69% below)
• Complaint investigations (60% below)
Latest Inspection
March 14, 2025
Other
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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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California facility (3 vs. California 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 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.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (3 vs. California avg 4).↓ 25% 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.
| 17 | 16 | This facility has 6% more total visits than a typical California facility (17 vs. California avg 16).↑ 6% worse |
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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.
| 4 | 13 | This facility has 69% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (4 vs. California 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 facility (9 vs. California 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. 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 4 complaint visits.
| 4 | 10 | This facility has 60% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California facility (4 vs. California avg 10).↓ 60% 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 its two most recent inspections on March 14, 2025, and February 11, 2025. A single medication assistance deficiency was cited on April 21, 2023, and a notification failure was substantiated on February 23, 2023, but both issues were addressed with corrective actions and staff training. Complaint investigations since 2023 have been largely unsubstantiated, and the record shows consistent compliance with safety, sanitation, and resident care requirements.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Assisted Living in California
Wesley Palms is located in San Diego, California.
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8.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Diego's city center to Wesley Palms's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.29 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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