Chula Vista, California
Bonita Villa Senior Living
Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living
3434 Bonita Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Bonita Villa Senior Living is a community in Chula Vista, California offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and short-term Respite Care.
- Licensed capacity
- 145 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- January 2023
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings to review
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 7
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 15
AI summary
Bonita Villa Senior Living has accumulated 15 Type A findings (the state's most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) and 26 Type B administrative findings since licensing in 2023, with 7 of the Type A findings occurring within just the past three years.
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- Track record — Over 3.6 years of operation, the community has drawn 15 Type A and 26 Type B findings alongside 42 complaint investigations, a volume that stands out even accounting for its 145-bed size.
- Recent 3 years — The recent slice shows 7 Type A and 11 Type B findings from complaint-driven visits, meaning nearly half of the lifetime Type A total occurred recently rather than tapering off.
- Complaints — Complaint investigations (42) far outnumber routine inspections (3), and 19 allegations have been substantiated, roughly 26% of those investigated, indicating a pattern driven largely by responses to specific complaints rather than routine oversight findings.
- Operating tenure — With licensing dating to January 2023, this is a relatively young operating history, so the concentration of findings has occurred within a short window rather than being diluted across decades.
- 1.Can you walk through what the 15 Type A findings involved and what corrective actions were put in place for each?
- 2.Of the 19 substantiated allegations, which categories were most common, and how has the community verified the fixes held?
- 3.Given that 7 of the Type A findings happened in just the last three years, what specific changes have been made to staffing, training, or oversight since then?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #374604544
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 3
- Complaint investigation visits
- 42
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 15
- Type B citations · administrative
- 26
- Substantiated allegations
- 19
Available reports · 72
Facility evaluation
Apr 27, 2026
Complaint investigation
Apr 27, 2026
Facility evaluation
Apr 15, 2026
Facility evaluation
Apr 6, 2026
Complaint investigation
Mar 27, 2026
1–5 of 72 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$2,895 / mo
- Studios
- $2,895 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $3,295 / mo
Independent LivingStarting at$2,895 / mo
- Studios
- $2,895 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $3,295 / mo
Memory CareStarting at$2,995 / mo
- Studios
- $2,995 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $3,195 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
11 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- 24-hour nursing
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Physical therapy on-site
- Mobility assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Diabetes / insulin management
Specialized Care
5 services
- Parkinson's program
- Behavioral support
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
- Cognitive learning center
Memory Care
2 services
- Dementia-certified staff
- Specialized memory care activities
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
20 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Pet Friendly
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Spa services
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Game room / Billiards
- Piano / Music room
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Fitness center / Gym
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Outdoor Spaces
6 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Patio seating areas
- Outdoor common space
- BBQ / Grill area
- Raised garden beds
Dining Options
7 features
- Room service
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Professional chef
- Restaurant-style dining
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Private Dining Room
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
2 features- Family support services
- Guest meals available
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
3.8Average RatingAveraged from 225 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Many families praise attentive staff, activities, and value, but recurring reports of staff turnover, billing errors, and inconsistent care mean families should verify current staffing stability before committing.
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- Staff & care — Numerous reviewers describe caregivers and med techs as warm, attentive, and genuinely committed to residents' dignity and safety, especially during hospice or memory care.
- Activities — Families consistently highlight a full activity calendar including bingo, live music, art, holiday parties, and Polynesian dance performances that keep residents socially engaged.
- Value & pricing — Several reviewers note the community offers a strong value compared to other communities toured, with reasonable pricing for the level of care and amenities provided.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The courtyard, dining room, and common areas are frequently called beautiful, clean, and welcoming, giving the community a home-like feel.
- Communication — Recent reviews credit new leadership, including an Executive Director, with improved transparency and responsiveness to family concerns.
- Staff & care — Multiple reviews describe high staff turnover and being short-staffed, which some families felt led to rushed care or unmet promises around one-on-one attention; ask how current staffing levels compare to past periods.
- Financial transparency — Several reviewers reported billing errors, delayed refunds, or unexpected price increases, so families should clarify how fees are structured and adjusted as care needs change.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — While common areas are often praised, some reviewers found individual rooms not fully cleaned between residents or slow to have maintenance issues like broken TVs or showers resolved.
- Dining & transportation — A few reviews mention inconsistent food quality and limited or unreliable transportation to medical appointments, worth confirming directly with current management.
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