Clairemont Guest Home

    3476 Idlewild Way, San Diego, CA 92117
    • Assisted Living

    Bright sunny immaculate caring staff

    I toured Clairemont Guest Home and was impressed - bright, sunny and immaculately clean with a warm, homey atmosphere. The owners and staff are caring, personable and professional; they welcomed our family, provided a quiet private room with a hospital-style bed at no extra charge, and served excellent food. Great value - I recommend Clairemont Guest Home.

    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
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.83·(6)

    Overall rating

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

      4.5
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Attentive, personable staff
    • Home-like, welcoming atmosphere
    • Family-friendly visitation and openness to relatives
    • Accessible and helpful ownership
    • Respectful, professional care practices
    • In-room medical equipment available (hospital-style bed included)
    • Quality dining with appealing meals
    • Perceived good value for standard accommodations
    • Bright, sunny common areas with generally well-maintained interiors
    • Private-room accommodations available

    Cons

    • Limited activity programming and few off-site outings
    • Small facility size limiting communal and private space
    • Inconsistent cleanliness in some private rooms and bathing areas
    • Limited provision of incontinence/personal-care supplies
    • Higher pricing for private-room accommodations
    • Underdeveloped or uninviting outdoor/patio areas
    • Mixed impressions of management responsiveness

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Clairemont Guest Home is presented as a small, family-run residential setting with several strengths in direct caregiving, hospitality, and dining. Many families describe staff as attentive, personable, and friendly; ownership is characterized as accessible and helpful. The facility projects a home-like, welcoming atmosphere and is noted for bright, sunny common areas and generally well-maintained interiors. Private rooms are offered, and management may provide certain in-room medical items (for example, a hospital-style bed) without an additional charge.

    Care quality and staff: Reviews convey consistent praise for the quality of direct care. Caregiver interactions are described as respectful and professional, and multiple comments highlight staff warmth and approachability. The availability of in-room medical equipment and accommodating attitudes toward family involvement are positive indicators for families seeking a close-knit care environment. At the same time, there are mixed impressions regarding administrative contacts beyond ownership; a few families described less favorable interactions with property managers, suggesting variability in administrative responsiveness.

    Dining: Dining is a relative strength. Several accounts emphasize appealing, well-prepared meals and describe the food as a positive aspect of the resident experience. Combined with the perception of good value for standard accommodations, dining contributes to an overall favorable cost–benefit view for many families.

    Activities and social programming: Social programming appears limited. Reviews commonly request more outings and structured group events, including additional family-focused gatherings. The facility’s small size and generally quiet atmosphere may suit residents who prefer low stimulation, but it may not meet the expectations of those seeking an active, event-rich environment.

    Facilities and cleanliness: Common areas are frequently described as bright and well-kept. However, concerns emerge at the private-room level: room sizes are characterized as small by some families, and there are accounts indicating inconsistent cleanliness in certain private rooms and bathing areas. Outdoor amenities are described as underdeveloped or uninviting in at least one account, so families prioritizing attractive outdoor space should evaluate that area in person.

    Cost and supplies: While several families perceive good value for standard care, private-room pricing was noted as comparatively high in some accounts. There is also an operational limitation to note: the facility may not supply certain personal-care items (for example, incontinence products), which can affect total out-of-pocket costs and logistics for families.

    Notable patterns and practical advice: The review set paints a picture of a small, personable home with strong interpersonal caregiving and good food, balanced against constrained activity offerings, compact private accommodations, and a few facility-level operational gaps (cleaning consistency, supply provision, and outdoor amenities). Prospective residents and families should tour private rooms, inspect bathing areas and outdoor space, confirm what personal-care supplies and equipment are included versus fees, and discuss the activity calendar and administrative points of contact before deciding.

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    Location

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    Clairemont Guest Home is located at 3476 Idlewild Way, San Diego, CA, 92117.

    About Clairemont Guest Home

    Clairemont Guest Home is a warm and welcoming assisted living residence located in the heart of San Diego, California. Since opening its doors in 1998, the home has been dedicated to providing compassionate and skilled caregiving for elderly residents. With a cozy and intimate environment designed to serve just six residents, Clairemont Guest Home offers a comforting alternative to larger, impersonal facilities, ensuring each individual receives dignified, personalized care throughout their stay.

    The home’s caregiving team specializes in providing assistance with all activities of daily living, such as bathing, toileting, grooming, and medication administration. Each staff member is trained specifically in dementia care and hospice support, allowing the home to meet a wide range of needs as residents age and require additional assistance. The focus at Clairemont Guest Home is always on the resident as an individual, honoring their unique preferences and working closely with both family members and the resident’s medical team to create a care plan that fits their specific requirements.

    At the heart of Clairemont Guest Home is a commitment to quality and dignity. Six private rooms offer both privacy and comfort, and the atmosphere in the home is one of peace and security. The staff strives to give families peace of mind, reassuring them that their loved ones are not only physically cared for but treated with kindness and respect. This sense of trust and the strong relationships built between caregivers, residents, and their families have been a cornerstone of the home’s philosophy from the very beginning.

    Whether supporting seniors with daily routines or addressing more specialized care needs, Clairemont Guest Home has built a reputation for experienced, loving care delivered in a truly home-like setting. The dedication of the seasoned staff ensures that the emotional and physical well-being of each resident remains the highest priority, fostering an environment where both residents and their loved ones can experience comfort, safety, and hope for the future.

    People often ask...

    Clairemont Guest Home offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,322 per month.

    Clairemont Guest Home offers assisted living and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 3476 Idlewild Way, San Diego, CA 92117.

    No, Clairemont Guest Home 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 number374602807
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeANDRADE, MAUREEN P.
    EffectiveJanuary 16th, 2009
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    Inspection Reports

    6

    Reports

    1

    Type A Citations

    1

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    6

    Years

    02 Jan 2026Inspection
    Observed the residence was clean, safe, and in good repair with adequate food and functioning safety equipment; no deficiencies were cited.
    31 Jan 2025Inspection
    Observed a clean, well-maintained setting with safe medication storage and adequate food; no deficiencies were cited. Staff and resident files were reviewed and an exit interview conducted.
    26 Jan 2024Inspection
    Identified that centrally stored medications were not locked, creating an immediate health and safety risk to residents.
    • Type A87465(h)(2)
    22 Dec 2021Inspection
    Observed an on-site assessment focused on disinfection, testing, vaccination, screening protocols, and PPE; no deficiencies cited.
    17 Dec 2021Inspection
    Observed no deficiencies and that infection control measures were in place.
    15 Jan 2020Inspection
    Identified deficiencies were noted during the annual inspection, but overall the facility met the required standards for the care and safety of its residents.
    • Type B87705(c)(6)

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