Plaza Village Senior Living

    950 L Ave, National City, CA 91950
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Caring staff, clean modern community

    I toured this community and chose it for my mom - the staff are wonderful, caring and communicative, always responsive with frequent updates and follow-up. The building is bright, clean and modern with condo-style suites, tasty meals from an in-house chef, and plenty of activities (bingo, chair exercise, outings) that my mom enjoys. Front desk and management were friendly and attentive, and overall it felt like a safe, family-like place that was a very good fit for us.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.07·(76)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.1
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      3.4
    • Amenities

      3.4
    • Value

      3.4

    Pros

    • Compassionate, personable caregiving staff
    • Knowledgeable and responsive community directors
    • Condominium-style apartment suites with full kitchens
    • Large, accessible furnished apartments available
    • Clean, modern, airy interior design in many areas
    • On-site dining with chef and tailored meal options
    • Engaging social and recreational programming
    • Therapy and wellness amenities (pool, gym, yoga)
    • Salon and convenient common-area spaces
    • Seamless graduated levels of care (independent/assisted/memory)
    • Family-style, community-oriented atmosphere
    • Reasonable pricing and perceived value for some units
    • Secure entry and memory-care programming
    • Helpful front-desk and admissions responsiveness
    • Transportation and scheduled outings available

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff performance and staffing shortages
    • Lack of on-site registered nurse coverage
    • Carpet and hallway cleanliness issues and odor concerns
    • Inconsistent meal quality, portioning, and menu variety
    • Limited clinical nutrition oversight for strict diets
    • Variable activity programming and limited activity staffing
    • Shared-bedroom prevalence with limited private-room availability
    • Converted-condo layout with confusing circulation and limited outdoor space
    • Aging building-system reliability (elevators, HVAC)
    • Ownership changes and uneven management follow-through
    • Opaque fee structure and third-party referral arrangement concerns
    • Limited parking and constrained family gathering spaces

    Summary of reviews

    Plaza Village Senior Living and Memory Care presents as a recently converted condominium-style community that emphasizes apartment-style living, social engagement, and a homelike environment. Many families and residents describe spacious suites with full kitchens, accessible layouts, and bright, modern common areas. The community offers a range of amenities — on-site dining with a chef, salon services, a pool and gym, and scheduled transportation — and positions itself as a setting that supports independent, assisted, and memory-care needs with the ability to transfer among levels.

    Care quality and clinical coverage are mixed in the feedback. Reviewers frequently cite warm, attentive caregivers and active involvement from community directors; hourly checks and individualized attention were described positively in multiple accounts. At the same time, there are operational gaps in clinical staffing: notably, the absence of consistent on-site registered nursing coverage and concerns about limited 24/7 clinical oversight. These constraints are reflected in complaints about inconsistent follow-through on weight checks, monitoring, and behavioral support for residents with higher-care needs.

    Staff and management impressions are likewise variable. Strengths include personable, helpful staff and engaged directors who are able to provide detailed answers and follow-up. Conversely, comments point to staffing instability, uneven employee performance, and disruptions associated with ownership or management transitions. Families noted that communication can be strong when managers are proactive but may feel uneven during leadership changes or when family involvement is not present.

    Dining and nutrition are another area of divergence. The facility markets on-site culinary services and tailored meals; some residents enjoy the food and individualized menus. However, reviewers also reported inconsistent meal quality, reduced portions at times, limited menu choices for specific preferences, and gaps in clinical nutrition oversight for strict therapeutic diets. These patterns suggest that dining experience can vary by household or staffing period.

    Activities and social life are highlighted as a core strength: the community offers a broad palette of programming (bingo, karaoke, exercise groups, outings, and therapeutic classes), and wellness amenities such as pools and yoga were praised. Still, smaller households and occasional staffing limitations have produced variability in activity variety and frequency; some families wished for a more consistent activities director or expanded programming.

    Facility and safety observations reflect both advantages and limitations of the condo conversion. Positives include roomy apartment layouts, common spaces, and a generally modern aesthetic. Operational and design challenges noted include confusing multi-level circulation, limited private outdoor/green space, constrained family gathering areas, and practical issues such as limited and slow elevator service, HVAC reliability, and parking constraints. Several reviewers also raised sanitation and odor concerns in carpeting and hallways, indicating scope for improved housekeeping practices.

    Financial and administrative patterns deserve attention: many reviewers found pricing transparent and a good value for certain suites, but others raised questions about community fees and referral arrangements. Ownership changes have been associated with shifts in operational priorities, which some families perceived as a decline in everyday care attention. Prospective families should clarify fee structures, the presence and role of a dietitian or clinical nurse, and how the community staffs evenings and nights.

    Overall, Plaza Village appears to offer a welcoming, apartment-style alternative with strong social programming and many amenities, well suited to residents seeking a homelike environment and active community life. Prospective residents with higher clinical needs, strict therapeutic diets, or strong preferences for private rooms should evaluate clinical staffing, private-room availability, and housekeeping practices during a tour and ask for specifics about on-site nursing, overnight coverage, and recent management changes before committing.

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    Location

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    Plaza Village Senior Living is located at 950 L Ave, National City, CA, 91950.

    About Plaza Village Senior Living

    Plaza Village Senior Living in National City, CA, offers a mix of assisted living, independent living, nursing home, and memory care for older adults, and it's a smaller, community-oriented place with room for up to 85 residents, so a lot of folks know each other and there's a steady routine to things, and there's always staff around during the day and night, including licensed nurses, but sometimes the response times might be a bit slow, though staff are known for being caring, and they make sure residents with memory challenges, like dementia or Alzheimer's, get personal help with special programs and tailored care plans. The building has suite-style condos where three or four residents might share a living room and a full kitchen, and many suites have private bedrooms, sometimes with kitchenettes, and some rooms have balconies or patios, and each room has air conditioning and a phone, along with housekeeping and safety features like sprinkler systems and handicap access, so the basics are covered for most needs, and there's an underground parking garage for residents and guests if you want to drive or have visitors.

    Meals here focus on nutrition, usually one main meal at noon and a smaller supper, and while there's a professional chef and restaurant-style dining, the meal options are a bit limited due to the size of the place, but they will work with special diets, like diabetes meals, and guest meals are available too. Folks can use the dining room, or if they're more independent, some use their own kitchenettes. Plaza Village also has various amenities that seniors can use, like a fitness center, activities room, Wi-Fi, cable TV, a salon and barbershop, laundry rooms with washers and dryers, and social spaces indoors and out, like patios and gardens, plus church and devotional services for those who want them, and a game room, arts and crafts center, TV lounge, piano, business room, and a library for leisure.

    For daily life, the staff help with things like dressing, bathing, moving around, medication, wound care, and even podiatry, while programs and classes are set up for activities, mental wellness, and education, and there's always a focus on keeping everyone active and involved-though with the smaller size, the list of events might not be as long as in bigger places, but there is an Activities Director who makes sure there are scheduled on-site and offsite trips, arts programs, games, and health programs, so most people find something to do if they want it. Transportation is available both for doctor's appointments and group events, sometimes with a cost, sometimes free, and the building is near bus lines for extra convenience.

    Residents can expect daily housekeeping, laundry, linen service, and maintenance, with safety features like handrails and sprinkler systems throughout the property, wheelchair accessible showers, and both indoor and outdoor common areas to relax in, and people can stay even if their care needs change, since Plaza Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community and supports "aging in place," so moves within the community can match changing health or support needs, and they welcome residents on SSI and clients of the San Diego Regional Center. The community does have policies for move-in, discharge, and waiting lists, and there's a web feature to set up tours or consultations online. Feedback from families and residents gives Plaza Village a community sentiment rating of 4.2 out of 5 and a value rating of 3.6 out of 5, with an average review score of 9.7; most agree it's a well-run, friendly place where people feel welcomed, though food and activity choices are more limited, but the sense of community, security, and tailored support make it a steady choice for many seniors who want both care and independence in one spot.

    People often ask...

    Plaza Village Senior Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $2,275 per month.

    Plaza Village Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

    There are 18 photos of Plaza Village Senior Living on Mirador.

    Yes, Plaza Village Senior Living allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 950 L Ave, National City, CA 91950.

    No, Plaza Village Senior Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number374604986
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity85 residents
    LicenseeBLISS ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE INC
    EffectiveApril 13th, 2026
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    Inspection Reports

    31

    Reports

    0

    Type A Citations

    6

    Type B Citations

    17

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    22 May 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies and no immediate health or safety concerns were noted.
    07 May 2026Complaint
    Investigated eviction, medical transportation, and a theft claim; information gathered showed no support for the allegations.
    07 May 2026Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that a resident was not changed in a timely manner; records and interviews indicated the resident was independent with toileting needs and received reminders as needed.
    08 Apr 2026Complaint
    Investigated concerns that staff did not provide pain medication as prescribed and about meeting a resident's care needs. Records showed medications administered per orders with occasional delays due to pharmacy delivery or resident refusals, and ongoing coordination with hospice.
    24 Mar 2026Inspection
    Observed compliance with licensing requirements; pre-licensing completed with no deficiencies.
    24 Feb 2026Inspection
    Identified that COMP II was completed with the applicant and administrator, identity verified, and understanding of licensing requirements confirmed. The interview was conducted virtually.
    10 Feb 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies noted during a case management visit.
    10 Feb 2026Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging a supervision lapse led to a resident eloping, delayed reporting of a missing resident, and residents being locked out; investigators concluded the allegations were not supported.
    29 Dec 2025Inspection
    Found no licensing deficiencies and all safety systems and records were in order.
    16 Dec 2025Complaint
    Identified that a resident was charged for services not rendered and personal rights related to dignity and privacy were not upheld by staff.
    • Type B87507(f)(f)
    • Type B87464(a)(1)
    • Type B87468.2(a)(1)
    04 Aug 2025Complaint
    Identified pull cords in four bathrooms that did not transmit alerts to staff pagers. A deficiency was cited under state requirements for signaling systems.
    • Type B87303(i)(1)(B)
    23 Jul 2025Complaint
    Investigated a complaint that staff did not mitigate the spread of scabies; found there was one active case and other residents had completed isolation and treatment.
    15 Jul 2025Complaint
    Investigated allegations of staff neglect resulting in injury, inadequate incontinence care, unmet resident care needs, and a room not kept clean and sanitary; findings were unsubstantiated.
    26 Mar 2025Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that a resident was unlawfully evicted; reviewed records and interviewed staff and outside sources.
    07 Feb 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint that a resident sustained injuries while in care. Findings showed the resident received medical care and hospice support, and there was insufficient information to support the allegation.
    30 Jan 2024Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that staff did not encourage a resident to participate in activities and an allegation regarding scabies treatment. Both allegations were unsubstantiated.
    30 Jan 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging staff did not provide clean linens, adequate clothing, or odor control; evidence did not support these allegations.
    22 Jan 2024Inspection
    Found general compliance with safety and care standards; a technical violation was issued.
    27 Jul 2023Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff did not encourage a resident to participate in activities; evidence indicated activities were conducted and residents participated.
    27 Jul 2023Complaint
    Investigated a report alleging neglect and lack of supervision that could amount to sexual abuse, along with concerns about care, dignity, and safeguarding residents’ belongings. Evidence from interviews and records did not corroborate the allegations.
    21 Jul 2023Inspection
    Conducted an unannounced case management visit, obtained signatures, and completed an exit interview to provide an amended report.
    20 Jul 2023Inspection
    Observed no concerns during a welfare check of residents and tests of delayed-egress doors following a self-reported incident.
    31 Aug 2022Complaint
    Identified that a used injection needle was not disposed of properly. The pull cords and pendant call system were not kept in good repair, and ice machines and water dispensers were inoperable, though residents had access to alternatives.
    • Type B87303(f)(2)
    • Type B87303(a)
    23 Aug 2022Complaint
    Investigated allegation that the licensee pursued unlawful eviction of a resident.
    12 Jan 2022Inspection
    Observed infection control measures in place and compliance with mitigation practices; no deficiencies were observed.
    03 Nov 2021Inspection
    Observed approval of a new floor plan and delayed egress; no immediate health or safety issues identified.
    12 May 2021Inspection
    Investigated a death report via a case management visit conducted virtually; no deficiencies were cited.
    23 Jan 2020Complaint
    Investigated allegations of failure to provide showers, unsanitary room, soiled clothing, and delayed response to call buttons were found to be unsubstantiated.
    13 Jan 2020Inspection
    Confirmed that the facility met all required standards during the unannounced visit.
    23 Dec 2019Inspection
    Confirmed no deficiencies during a case management visit and approved a fire clearance request for the facility.
    09 Sept 2019Inspection
    Confirmed no deficiencies were found during the visit conducted in response to a self-reported death of a resident.

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