San Diego, California
Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living
Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living
12979 Rancho Penasquitos Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92129
Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living in San Diego offers assisted living, memory care, and independent living for a larger community with 120 licensed beds.
- Licensed capacity
- 120 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- January 2023
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings in the state record
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 3
AI summary
Over 3.6 years of licensed operation, Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living has accumulated 2 Type A findings (the state's most severe class, involving resident safety or care) alongside 7 administrative Type B citations, with 6 of 7 investigated allegations substantiated.
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- Track record — Across a relatively short licensed history, the community has drawn 2 Type A findings and 7 Type B (administrative) citations, which is a notable number of findings this early in operation.
- Recent 3 years — The past three years show 0 Type A citations but 6 Type B citations and 6 substantiated allegations, meaning the concerning severity class has not recurred lately even as administrative and complaint-related findings continue.
- Complaints — All 6 substantiated allegations and the associated Type B citations trace to complaint investigations rather than routine inspections, and with 6 of 7 investigated allegations substantiated (about 86%), this is a pattern worth discussing directly with the community.
- Operating tenure — Licensed since January 2023, the community has just over three and a half years of history and three inspection cycles, so the record, while informative, reflects a limited operating window.
- 1.Which categories of allegations were substantiated, and what corrective actions were taken and verified afterward?
- 2.Can you walk through what the 2 Type A findings involved and what changes were made to prevent recurrence?
- 3.Since all recent citations stem from complaint investigations rather than routine inspections, what prompted these complaints and how were they resolved?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #374604542
- 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
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 2
- Type B citations · administrative
- 7
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 23
Facility evaluation
Apr 1, 2026
Facility evaluation
Jan 29, 2026
Facility evaluation
Jan 29, 2026
Facility evaluation
Dec 26, 2025
Facility evaluation
Dec 23, 2025
1–5 of 23 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,095 / mo
- Studios
- $4,095 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $4,095 / mo
- 2-Bedroom
- $4,095 / mo
Memory CareStarting at$3,195 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $3,195 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $5,000 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
8 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Mobility assistance
Specialized Care
4 services
- Hospice agency partnership
- 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
17 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Café / Bistro
Outdoor Spaces
4 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
- BBQ / Grill area
Dining Options
6 features
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- International cuisine
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Family support services
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.6Average RatingAveraged from 62 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
A serious medication-safety incident and understaffed, undertrained memory care staff led one family to remove their loved one after just a few months.
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- Value & pricing — The community is positioned as a lower-cost option compared to other San Diego senior living communities.
- Staff & care — A family reported multiple medication errors in memory care and described staff and med techs as inexperienced and poorly trained, so ask about staff qualifications, training programs, and medication management protocols.
- Staff & care — The caregiver-to-resident ratio was described as very low with no doctors or nurses on site, so confirm current staffing ratios and what clinical oversight is available at each care level.
- Communication — The family felt the level of care promised did not match what was actually delivered, so ask for specifics on how care plans are set, monitored, and communicated to families.
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