Stellar Care sits at 4518 54th Street in San Diego and has been there since 2015, offering care for up to 150 residents who need help with daily tasks, memory care, and assisted living, and what folks often notice right away are the secure studios and common areas, especially for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, since the building was designed just for those types of care and has bracelets that ring alarms to keep residents from wandering and help staff keep everyone safe, and there's always staff members on duty day and night, including nurses and dementia care professionals, plus housekeeping and laundry teams to make sure things are comfortable and tidy, which makes for a structured yet homey environment for adults who need these supports.
This place serves three meals a day in a restaurant-style dining room or will send food to rooms, and meals can be made for low salt, low sugar, vegan diets, and snacks are around all day, while a nutritionist helps plan food to keep everyone healthy, and there's a call system in bedrooms and bathrooms for quick help when needed, plus each apartment comes with private bathrooms, climate controls, and the option to use your own furniture and decorations so it feels more like home, and shared and private rooms are both available, though the exact arrangements depend on availability.
Activities here cover quite a lot, from chair yoga, Tai Chi, and art classes, to gardening, stretching, karaoke, trivia, brain fitness games, Wii bowling, trips, and special pet programs, with a full-time activity director who arranges daily schedules, and there's also a Club Stellar program for people in early dementia stages to help keep their minds and bodies active, and the game room, garden courtyard, walking paths, beauty salon, business room, and spa try to make life comfortable and give people a way to spend time with others, and since Stellar Care accepts SSI residents and works with San Diego Regional Center, it's open to all sorts of folks who need these supports.
The care side is thorough as well, since staff help with daily living like bathing, dressing, and medication, and nurses, medication technicians, and care managers keep an eye on health routines, and the building's got wheelchair accessible showers, full tubs, and features to keep people safe if they're prone to wandering or have exit-seeking behavior, plus mechanical lifts are available for transfers, including help from one or two caregivers for those who need extra support, and the community's set up to help people age in place, so residents can stay even as needs grow and more medical help's required; they have visiting therapists, nurses, a dentist, and a podiatrist who come on-site.
Hospice services, respite care, and an assisted living waiver program are offered, and they'll accept residents who might act out physically, have incontinence if they manage it themselves, or who may be at risk of leaving the property, since security is always a top priority, with special alarm handles and locked entries, and activities and supports focus on both keeping people safe and giving them dignity, so people with a range of behaviors or needs aren't left out, and the building always has supervision, whether it's late at night or early in the morning.
Stellar Care's location in the center of San Diego puts it close to major medical offices like Kaiser Permanente, a CVS pharmacy, and local places like In-N-Out Burger and coffee shops, so family visits feel easy, and staff are used to arranging scheduled outings as part of the community's activities, and all things considered, the facility does its best to help each resident live comfortably, with meals, health support, and a safe environment, while also making sure there are enough meaningful things to do each day and a staff around at all hours to give help when it's needed.
People often ask...
Stellar Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $2,295 per month.
Stellar Care offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.
There are 18 photos of Stellar Care on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 4518 54th St, San Diego, CA, 92115.
Yes, Stellar Care offers 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.
State of California Inspection Reports
52
Inspections
6
Type A Citations
4
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
29 Jul 2025
29 Jul 2025
Identified that two fire extinguishers were not professionally inspected or serviced since 2021, confirmed by the administrator. Identified a violation related to medical marijuana requirements for a resident.
§ 9058
§ 87203
18 Jul 2025
18 Jul 2025
Found no evidence to support the allegation that staff did not communicate with the resident's power of attorney about care after reviewing records and interviews, and found no evidence to support the allegation that staff failed to adequately supervise a fall-risk resident.
18 Jul 2025
18 Jul 2025
Found no deficiencies during today's visit; conditions were safe and well maintained, with adequate food supplies, secure medications, and complete staff and resident records.
§ 9058
29 May 2025
29 May 2025
Found no evidence that lack of supervision caused a resident to elope; records showed the resident could leave unassisted.
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Found no evidence to support the allegation that staff did not respond promptly to residents' call signals; interviews and observations showed timely responses.
14 Apr 2025
14 Apr 2025
Found two technical violations about patio tile and the admissions agreement for two clients. Other areas checked were compliant and no hazards were found.
§ 9058
14 Apr 2025
14 Apr 2025
Found no deficiencies; safety systems, furnishings, food storage, medications, and records were in order, and staff and client files reviewed showed compliance.
§ 9058
09 Apr 2025
09 Apr 2025
Identified that a resident fell on 3/27/2025, resulting in a femoral neck fracture and hospitalization, followed by transfer to a rehabilitation center. Reviewed pertinent records and interviewed staff, with no health and safety concerns or deficiencies identified.
§ 9058
03 Mar 2025
03 Mar 2025
Investigated a complaint that staff left a resident in a soiled diaper for a long period. Findings showed scheduled incontinence care was followed, an area near the exit was used for changes, and outside sources did not observe related concerns; the allegation was not supported by the evidence.
14 Jan 2025
14 Jan 2025
Investigated and found that staff intervened to prevent inappropriate interactions and to protect residents’ rights. The evidence did not meet the preponderance of the evidence standard to support the allegation that a resident verbally harassed another resident.
07 Jan 2025
07 Jan 2025
Found the requested capacity increase to 150 non-ambulatory residents acceptable, supported by fire clearance; on-site review confirmed living spaces and grounds complied with Title 22 regulations.
07 Jan 2025
07 Jan 2025
Determined that the allegation that the licensee did not allow a resident to have visitors was not supported by the evidence.
21 Nov 2024
21 Nov 2024
Found that staff followed emergency protocols after an unwitnessed fall and subsequent hospitalization, with the resident later dying; hospital records listed dementia and failure to thrive as primary causes, with hip fracture and chronic conditions as contributing factors. Found safety measures were in place, no environmental hazards observed, records were timely, and no deficiencies were cited.
03 Oct 2024
03 Oct 2024
Investigated the allegation that residents' dietary needs were not met. Records showed 31 of 103 residents have special or preferred diets and are accommodated, the latest dietitian report had no concerns, and meals were prepared and served following an updated weekly menu; interviews and observations indicated residents received appropriate meals, so the preponderance of the evidence did not support the allegation.
23 Jul 2024
23 Jul 2024
Found that the allegation that staff handled a resident roughly could not be supported by evidence after interviews and records review.
23 Jul 2024
23 Jul 2024
Investigated an allegation of rough handling of a resident by staff. Determined the allegation unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence after reviewing records and conducting interviews.
21 Jun 2024
21 Jun 2024
Reviewed incident involving a resident's foot injury, no evidence of fracture found during visit or in medical records. No deficiencies cited.
21 Jun 2024
21 Jun 2024
Identified an allegation that a resident sustained a fracture in the right foot of unknown origin; subsequent imaging on 6/13/2024 showed no acute fracture, chip, or dislocation. Found no safety concerns after welfare checks and interviews, and no deficiencies cited.
21 Jun 2024
21 Jun 2024
Conducted a case management visit to discuss increasing the hospice waiver capacity and provided guidance on hospice care regulations and care of terminally ill residents. Toured the site, observed a client in care, found no immediate health or safety concerns, and conducted an exit interview with the administrator.
29 Apr 2024
29 Apr 2024
Found no deficiencies. Observed residents well cared for with clean rooms, safe equipment, proper medication storage, adequate food supplies, and active group activities with sufficient staff on duty.
29 Apr 2024
29 Apr 2024
Found no deficiencies during the inspection of a facility serving elderly residents. Residents were observed to be well cared for and facility operations were in compliance with regulations.
18 Apr 2024
18 Apr 2024
Inspected facility found to be in compliance with regulations, including safety measures, living conditions, and record-keeping procedures.
18 Apr 2024
18 Apr 2024
Found the premises in good repair with no obstructions, clean resident bedrooms and bathrooms equipped with grab bars; smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were operable and fire extinguishers had current tags, with postings visible. Approved for five non-ambulatory residents and one bedridden resident, with medications and toxic substances stored securely, a seven-day supply of nonperishables and two days of perishables, records kept locked, and administrator certification current; no pools or weapons on site.
18 Apr 2024
18 Apr 2024
Found the site in good repair and approved for five non-ambulatory residents and one bedridden resident. Found locked records and medications, seven days of non-perishables and two days of perishables, locked toxic substances, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, current postings, and administrator certification; no pools or weapons on site.
18 Apr 2024
18 Apr 2024
Inspection confirmed compliance with regulations and standards for safety and care of residents.
01 Mar 2024
01 Mar 2024
Found sufficient evidence to support the allegation that staff neglect resulted in a resident’s wounds and subsequent hospitalization. Noted delays in reporting the wounds by staff and failure to promptly reassess the resident’s care needs.
§ 87411(a)
01 Mar 2024
01 Mar 2024
Found evidence of neglect resulting in a wound and confirmed the allegation.
09 Jan 2024
09 Jan 2024
Found that an unannounced case management visit amended a prior complaint investigation; no deficiencies were observed. The licensee agreed to remove copies of the prior documentation and replace them with the amended version, and an exit interview with the administrator was conducted.
09 Jan 2024
09 Jan 2024
Amended a prior complaint report, no deficiencies observed during visit.
§ 87411(a)
29 Nov 2023
29 Nov 2023
Found no evidence to support the five specific allegations: 60-day notice for a fee increase, unlawful additional fee, failure to assess a higher level of care, failure to keep a resident’s shower clean, and failure to meet food service requirements.
29 Nov 2023
29 Nov 2023
Found that the allegation that medications were not administered as prescribed during an out-of-facility visit was not supported. Found that the allegation that medications were not kept accessible to a resident was supported.
§ 87465(h)(1)
29 Nov 2023
29 Nov 2023
Confirmed allegations regarding fee increase notification, additional fees, level of care assessment, shower cleanliness, and food service quality were found to be unsubstantiated after interviews, observations, and record reviews.
§ 87465(h)(1)
21 Nov 2023
21 Nov 2023
Reviewed allegations of mistreatment and dietary neglect but found insufficient evidence to support the claims.
21 Nov 2023
21 Nov 2023
Found no evidence to support the allegation that staff did not treat a resident with dignity and respect, nor the allegation that the resident’s dietary needs were not met.
18 Oct 2023
18 Oct 2023
Found insufficient evidence to support the allegation that a resident did not receive timely toileting assistance. Interviews with residents and staff, review of care records, and direct observation indicated care was timely and appropriate, with no corroboration of the claim.
18 Oct 2023
18 Oct 2023
Investigated the allegation of a resident not receiving timely toileting assistance; found no evidence to support the claim, as residents expressed satisfaction with staff responsiveness and records showed consistent care.
28 Sept 2023
28 Sept 2023
Investigated the allegation that lack of supervision led to inappropriate behavior between two residents; found inconsistent statements and no preponderance of evidence to support or corroborate the allegation.
28 Sept 2023
28 Sept 2023
Determined that an allegation of inappropriate behavior between residents was unsubstantiated after conducting interviews and reviewing records.
13 Jul 2022
13 Jul 2022
Found that all staff present had current criminal record clearances, and that an administrator and the resident services coordinator arrived during the visit. Observed that infection-control measures, including disinfection, testing surveillance, screening protocols, and PPE use, were implemented with no deficiencies observed.
13 Jul 2022
13 Jul 2022
Conducted unannounced visit, observed infection control practices, no deficiencies found.
29 Dec 2021
29 Dec 2021
Investigated allegations that a resident sustained a fracture from a fall due to neglect or supervision, and that staff did not seek medical care. Found insufficient evidence to prove these specific allegations.
29 Dec 2021
29 Dec 2021
Determined allegations of neglect regarding a resident's fall and lack of medical care were inconclusive due to lack of evidence.
16 Dec 2021
16 Dec 2021
Determined that the allegation that a resident sustained a hip fracture from an unwitnessed fall due to lack of supervision could not be proven by the available evidence.
16 Dec 2021
16 Dec 2021
Investigated a complaint of a resident's hip fracture allegedly caused by another resident due to lack of supervision; determined insufficient evidence to confirm the allegation.
29 Sept 2021
29 Sept 2021
Found insufficient evidence to support the allegation that residents were not allowed to return after hospitalization for COVID-19. Waivers during the statewide pandemic allowed appropriate placements, with one resident relocated to another facility on April 6, 2020 and the other returning after medical clearance on April 12, 2020.
29 Sept 2021
29 Sept 2021
Investigated an allegation regarding residents not being allowed back into a facility after hospitalization due to COVID-19; determined insufficient evidence to support the claim.
09 Jul 2021
09 Jul 2021
Reviewed records and observed operations, found no deficiencies and noted proper infection-control measures. Conducted exit interviews with staff, and confirmed that all had current criminal-record clearances.
09 Jul 2021
09 Jul 2021
Conducted an unannounced visit to evaluate COVID-19 mitigation measures and overall compliance with regulations, with no deficiencies cited on the date of inspection.
19 Apr 2021
19 Apr 2021
Conducted a case management visit via video to review the COVID-19 Mitigation Plan and provide consultation; no deficiencies were cited.
19 Apr 2021
19 Apr 2021
Conducted a visit to provide technical assistance on COVID-19 and reviewed the facility's mitigation plan. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.
23 Nov 2019
23 Nov 2019
Investigated allegations of staff not addressing scabies affecting a resident; insufficient evidence found to prove the allegations.
25 Oct 2019
25 Oct 2019
Conducted an unannounced visit to confirm a decrease in resident capacity and observed no immediate health or safety concerns.