San Diego, California

ActivCare at Mission Bay

Memory Care

2440 Grand Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109

ActivCare Mission Bay is a memory care community in the Pacific Beach area of San Diego, licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, serving residents with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Licensed capacity
60 residents

Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.

Licensed since
December 2014

License history may include previous operators.

State inspections

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License #374603584Last checked June 2026

No recent serious complaint findings

Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check

Type A citations
0
Complaints with substantiated allegations
0

AI summary

Across nearly 12 years of operation, ActivCare at Mission Bay has never received a Type A citation, the state's most severe class for findings affecting resident safety or care, with just one administrative citation on record.

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  • Track record — The community has operated for close to 12 years with only a single Type B administrative citation and zero Type A findings, indicating no pattern of serious compliance concerns over that period.
  • Recent 3 years — All three inspections and the one complaint investigation in the past three years turned up no Type A or Type B citations, consistent with the lifetime record.
  • Complaints — Two complaint investigations have been filed over the community's history, and neither resulted in a substantiated allegation, suggesting the concerns raised did not hold up under review.
  • Operating tenure — Nearly 12 years of continuous licensure with a consistently clean citation history reflects a long, stable operating track record.

Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)

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License number
License #374603584
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
2
Type A citations · most severe class
0
Type B citations · administrative
1
Substantiated allegations
0

Available reports · 7

  • Complaint investigation

    Dec 30, 2025

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  • Facility evaluation

    Dec 4, 2025

    PDF
  • Facility evaluation

    Dec 27, 2024

    PDF
  • Facility evaluation

    Dec 28, 2023

    PDF
  • Complaint investigation

    Dec 14, 2022

    PDF

1–5 of 7 reports

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Monthly pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

Memory CareStarting at$8,650 / mo
Shared Rooms
$8,650 / mo
Private Rooms
$8,950 / mo

Care & support

Daily Care Services

9 services
  • Medication management
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
  • Mobility assistance
  • Diabetes / insulin management
  • Incontinence care
  • Non-ambulatory care
  • Bathing & dressing assistance
  • Wheelchair accessible

Specialized Care

2 services
  • Respite / Short-term care
  • Dementia care

Memory Care

1 service
  • Dementia-certified staff

Daily life & programs

Spaces & services

Amenities

17 features
  • Furnished units
  • Emergency call system
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi / Internet
  • Fitness center / Gym
  • Spa services
  • Beauty salon / Barber
  • Game room / Billiards
  • Movie theater / Media room
  • Activity room
  • Art studio / Craft room
  • Library / Reading room
  • Housekeeping Included
  • Laundry service / Dry cleaning

Outdoor Spaces

3 features
  • Walking paths
  • Garden / Courtyard
  • Outdoor common space

Dining Options

5 features
  • All-day / Flexible meal times
  • Accommodates special diets
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • Professional chef
  • Vegetarian/Vegan Options

Transportation

1 feature
  • Scheduled transportation

Family & Visitors

1 feature
  • Family support services

Community Services

2 features
  • Move-in coordination
  • Concierge services

Reviews

Online reputation

4.7

Averaged from 14 reviews published on other websites

AI review summary

Most families report loving, attentive long-term care and a warm, clean environment, though one detailed staff complaint about facility conditions and treatment stands out and is worth asking about directly.

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What reviewers praise
  • Staff & care — Long-term residents' families consistently describe caregivers, nurses, and management as compassionate, patient, and attentive through years of care, including complex needs like Alzheimer's and end-of-life care.
  • Atmosphere & grounds — Reviewers repeatedly note the community is clean, bright, and welcoming, with pleasant touches like beach-themed murals and multiple outdoor patios.
  • Communication — Families mention staff kept them well informed about their loved one's health and were supportive during the difficult transition into care.
  • Dining — Residents and family members describe the food as good to outstanding, a detail mentioned across multiple long-tenured residents.
  • Activities — Families note residents stayed engaged and were never bored, with programming that kept even memory care residents involved as long as they were able.
Worth asking about
  • Staff & care — One detailed account from a CNA alleges being targeted and mistreated by staff after reporting facility conditions, which is worth asking the community to address directly.
  • Consistency of standards — Given the sharp contrast between long-term family accounts and this staff complaint, families should ask how the community handles internal reporting and staff conduct concerns.

The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.

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Languages spoken

Languages spoken

English

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