Pricing ranges from
    $2,425 – 3,895/month

    Canyon Villas Retirement Community

    4282 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA, 92117
    4.5 · 25 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living

    Pricing

    $2,425+/moStudioAssisted Living
    $3,505+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $3,895+/moSuiteAssisted Living

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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

    4.52 · 25 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Building

      4.7
    • Value

      4.3

    Location

    Map showing location of Canyon Villas Retirement Community

    About Canyon Villas Retirement Community

    Canyon Villas Retirement Community is a place where seniors can get many kinds of care depending on what they need. The community has independent living, assisted living, respite care, hospice care, and memory care for those with dementia or Alzheimer's. Residents live in studio or one-bedroom apartments with carpets, kitchenettes, self-controlled heating and air, and emergency pull cords in every room. The community has a 24/7 nursing station and friendly staff like CNAs, LVNs, a nursing coordinator, and other helpful workers, so someone's always around if you need help day or night. The dining facility is elegant, and people can order room service. There's a special beauty and barber shop for haircuts and grooming. Transportation is available for errands or appointments. The community has landscaped grounds, indoor spaces for relaxing or meeting with friends, and a calendar full of activities. People can see pictures of recent events and rooms in the Photo Gallery, and there's a room gallery for looking at accommodations. Residents use community areas for socializing, devotional time, and games, and there's on-site housekeeping, maintenance, and dietary staff who help with meals and cleaning. The monthly rate starts at $3,479. Canyon Villas has spaces for visitors, and relatives can come see loved ones. Special programs like home visits and in-suite amenities support those who prefer to get some care at home. Activities engage residents socially, physically, and mentally, and meals come from a nutrition program focused on wholesome ingredients. Care for non-ambulatory, diabetic, or incontinent residents is available as well. Staff are known for being friendly and helpful, which makes for a welcoming and happy place to live. People can visit Canyon Villas for tours to see what daily life looks like or to ask about the different services offered.

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    State of California Inspection Reports

    29

    Inspections

    2

    Type A Citations

    6

    Type B Citations

    6

    Years of reports

    20 Mar 2025
    Investigated several care concerns, including call-button response times and staff treatment of residents; found credible evidence of slow responses and dignity-related issues, while allegations about incontinence care, bathing, and clothing were not supported by the available information.
    • § 87625(b)(3)
    • § 87468.1(a)(3)
    10 Jul 2024
    Reviewed an unannounced case management visit in response to a resident incident, including discussion with the executive director and review of records such as a physician's report, identification/emergency profile, pre-appraisal, and care plan; guidance provided and no deficiencies identified. An exit interview with the executive director was conducted.
    10 Jan 2025
    Found the allegation that lack of supervision led to sexual abuse unsubstantiated. Investigators could not identify the unknown male or prove someone entered the resident’s apartment, and no evidence confirmed the incident.
    02 Jan 2025
    Found the site clean, safe, and in good repair, with clear pathways, adequate dining and activity space, functioning carbon monoxide detectors and signal systems, and medications properly labeled and secured. Identified that food supplies were sufficient, there were no firearms or ammunition on the premises, and records were being reviewed, with an additional visit needed to complete the annual review.
    29 Mar 2024
    Investigated an allegation that staff did not conduct emergency drills quarterly for each shift; found that multiple drills occurred in 2023 but were not conducted quarterly for every shift. A 2024 emergency drill schedule was created.
    29 Mar 2024
    Confirmed deficiency in conducting quarterly emergency drills.
    20 Dec 2023
    Found no significant licensing concerns after an unannounced 22-month check; safety systems were functional, medications secured, records complete, and residents were treated with dignity.
    20 Dec 2023
    Confirmed compliance with regulatory standards during an inspection of a residential care facility for elderly residents.
    29 Aug 2023
    Found that the allegation of improper wound care, the allegation of not keeping an incontinent resident clean, and the allegation of not providing medication as directed were not proven by a preponderance of the evidence.
    29 Aug 2023
    Investigated allegations that staff did not properly care for a resident's wound, ensure cleanliness for an incontinent resident, or administer medication as prescribed. Determined there was insufficient evidence to support these claims.
    • § 1569.695(c)
    24 Aug 2023
    Investigated an unannounced case management incident involving an elder abuse allegation; found no deficiencies during today’s visit, but future visits may be necessary.
    24 Aug 2023
    Found no deficiencies during the visit but may require future visits.
    20 Jul 2023
    Found no preponderance of evidence that residents' basic needs were unmet due to staffing shortages. Interviews with residents and records did not corroborate the allegation that residents were not receiving showers.
    20 Jul 2023
    Interviews and record reviews did not support the allegation that residents were not receiving proper care due to lack of staffing at the time in question.
    13 Jul 2023
    Investigated the allegation of lack of supervision resulting in inappropriate interactions between residents and found that two residents in a shared living area had an incident where one grabbed the other's arms, yelled, and twisted them, and that the aggressor later struck the other in the face and admitted it. One resident was diagnosed with dementia after the incident; no injuries were observed and there were no witnesses.
    13 Jul 2023
    Investigated an allegation of lack of supervision leading to inappropriate resident interactions, and found insufficient evidence to support the claim. Both residents involved were evaluated with no physical injuries observed, and appropriate actions were taken following the incident.
    12 Jul 2023
    Identified a resident-related incident that prompted the response. Conducted welfare check and reviewed records; observed no immediate health or safety concerns and no deficiencies issued.
    12 Jul 2023
    Conducted visit in response to an Incident Report involving a resident. No immediate issues observed during visit. Future visits may be necessary.
    24 Feb 2023
    Identified that one staff member lacked a cleared background check; a $500 civil penalty was assessed.
    24 Feb 2023
    Confirmed staff did not have cleared background checks. A civil penalty was assessed.
    15 Dec 2021
    Found no deficiencies; observed proper implementation of infection control practices and COVID-19 mitigation measures, including disinfection, testing, vaccination, screening, and PPE use.
    15 Dec 2021
    Conducted unannounced visit, observed COVID-19 protocols, no deficiencies noted.
    13 Oct 2021
    Found the allegation that staff did not wear masks on site to be supported, after observing a maintenance worker with a mask on the chin and two kitchen staff not wearing masks. Noted COVID-19 signage, hand sanitizer, a visitor vaccine verification book, and an isolation area that was unoccupied.
    13 Oct 2021
    Confirmed that staff were not in compliance with face-covering requirements.
    • § 87355(e)(1)
    26 Mar 2021
    Identified that a resident required a two-person assist due to health condition and limited mobility; interviews confirmed this need. Records did not document the two-person assist or reflect updating the resident's care plan to address this requirement.
    26 Mar 2021
    Found staff failed to secure safety for a resident needing two-person assistance during incontinence care, which led to a fall with minor injuries. Found the incident report omitted the witnessed fall.
    26 Mar 2021
    Identified deficiency in care plan for resident requiring two-person assist. Deficiency cited.
    • § 87307(d)(2)
    30 Dec 2019
    Confirmed an incident that resulted in a resident passing away in the facility.
    • § 87211(a)(1)
    • § 87411(a)
    20 Dec 2019
    Confirmed no deficiencies during the inspection visit conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst.
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