La Jolla, California
Avantgarde Senior Living Of La Jolla
Assisted Living · Memory Care
6211 La Jolla Hermosa Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
AvantGarde Senior Living of La Jolla offers assisted living and memory care at its La Jolla, CA location, with respite care also available.
- Licensed capacity
- 45 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- April 2020
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
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 7
AI summary
Across 6.3 years of operation, this community has accumulated 4 Type A findings (the most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) and 9 substantiated allegations, though the 3 most recent inspection cycles show zero Type A findings.
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- Track record — Over its licensed history the community has drawn 4 Type A citations and 1 Type B citation (an administrative or paperwork-level finding), along with 9 substantiated allegations out of 41 investigated, a substantiation rate of roughly 22%.
- Recent 3 years — The 3 most recent inspections (2022 through 2026) show no new Type A citations, though 8 Type B citations and 7 substantiated allegations were recorded during this window, suggesting the more severe findings occurred earlier in the community's history.
- Complaints — Complaint investigation activity is heavily concentrated in the recent period, with 14 investigations logged in the past 3 years against zero listed for the full lifetime total, indicating a marked rise in complaint volume even as inspection-based severe findings have eased.
- Operating tenure — At just over 6 years licensed, the community has a moderate operating history, enough to establish a pattern but still worth weighing against communities with a decade or more of consistent inspections.
- 1.Can you walk us through what the 4 Type A citations involved and what corrective actions were verified by the state afterward?
- 2.Of the 9 substantiated allegations, which categories were they in, and what changes were made in response?
- 3.Given the jump in complaint investigations over the past 3 years, what is driving that volume and how is the community addressing it?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #374604261
- 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
- 4
- Complaint investigation visits
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 4
- Type B citations · administrative
- 1
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 30
Complaint investigation
Aug 3, 2026
Complaint investigation
May 21, 2026
Complaint investigation
Apr 29, 2026
Facility evaluation
Apr 23, 2026
Complaint investigation
Apr 12, 2026
1–5 of 30 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$8,150 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $8,150 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $10,860 / mo
Financial Assistance
What is the ALW?
The Assisted Living Waiver is a Medi-Cal program that pays for assisted living care in place of a nursing home. Residents must be on Medi-Cal (no share of cost) and meet a nursing-facility level of care; only communities enrolled with the state can accept it.
Listed as a participating provider by the California Department of Health Care Services (Jan 2026 list).
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Incontinence care
- Diabetes / insulin management
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Memory Care
1 service
- Specialized memory care activities
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
11 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Art studio / Craft room
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Pet Friendly
- Activity room
- Movie theater / Media room
- Café / Bistro
- Fitness center / Gym
Outdoor Spaces
5 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
- Patio seating areas
- Raised garden beds
Dining Options
8 features
- International cuisine
- Room service
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Locally-inspired cuisine
- Accommodates special diets
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Restaurant-style dining
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Guest meals available
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
4.7Average RatingAveraged from 7 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families consistently praise attentive, caring staff at this small, secure memory care community, though pricing is called expensive so cost details are worth confirming upfront.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe staff as thoughtful, caring, and going out of their way to meet residents' needs, with individual caregivers singled out for praise.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is frequently described as a mid-sized, secure memory care setting in La Jolla that feels navigable and not overwhelming for residents.
- Dining — Families mention that their loved ones enjoyed the food, calling the dining experience a strong point despite the cost.
- Value & pricing — One family noted the cost was very expensive, so it's worth asking for a full breakdown of fees and how they may increase as care needs grow.
- Communication — Reviews don't detail how the community communicates with families day-to-day, so ask about update frequency and how they handle changes in a resident's condition.
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