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Canyon Villas
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 133 residents
- Phone
- (858) 273-1306
- Address
- 4282 Balboa Avenue
- Licensed since
San Diego County context
605*CCLD
Total facilities
2.8*CCLD
Avg citations
9.1*CCLD
Avg visits
3.1*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
6 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2025
- 87465(d)(3)Type B
Record dose details and resident medication response
Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of 91 residents which poses/posed a potential health and safetyl rights risk to persons in care.
- 87468.1(a)(3)Type B
Protection from punishment and intimidation
87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities (a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in their personal relationships with staff, residents, and other persons. This requirement was not met as ewvidenced by: Based on interviews, the Licensee did not ensure residents, Inlcuding R1, was treated with dignity, which posed a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.
- 87625(b)(3)Type B
Maintain cleanliness and prevent incontinence odors
87625 (b) In addition to Section 87611, General Requirements for Allowable Health Conditions, the licensee shall be responsible for the following:(3) Ensuring that incontinent residents are kept clean and dry and that the facility remains free of odors from incontinence. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not ensure residents were kept clean and dry, which posed a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to residents in care.
2024
- 1569.695(c)Type B
1569.695 Emergency Plans (c) A facility shall conduct a drill at least quarterly for each shift. The type of emergency covered in a drill shall vary from quarter to quarter, taking into account different emergency scenarios. An actual evacuation of residents is notrequired during a drill. While a facility may provide an opportunity for residents to participate in a drill, it shall not require any resident participation. Documentation of the drills shall include the date, the type of emergency covered by the drill, and the names of staff participating in the drill. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and review of records, the Licensee did not ensure emergency drills were conducted quarterly for each shift, which posed a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to 103 of 103 residents in care.
2023
- 87355(e)(1)Type A
Submit and maintain current mailing address
87355 Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1)Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and review of records, the licensee did not ensure Staff # 1 (S1) received a Criminal background clearance, which posed an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to 97 of 97 residents in care.
2021
- 87307(d)(2)Type B
Facility maintenance and healthful environment
87307 Personal Accommodations and Services (d) The following space and safety provisions shall apply to all facilities: (2) The premises shall be maintained in a state of good repair and shall provide a safe and healthful environment. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, facility staff did not provide a safe and healthful environment to the residents in care. This poses a potential health risk to all residents.
Inspection record
18 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-12-15.
4 routine inspections, 10 complaint visits. 9 complaints on record, 5 of 9 substantiated.
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in San Diego
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Canyon Villas licensed in California?
Yes, Canyon Villas is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1990.
How many citations does Canyon Villas have?
Canyon Villas has 6 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 5 Type B citations. It has received 18 visits (4 inspections, 10 complaint visits, 4 other visits).
When was Canyon Villas last inspected?
Canyon Villas was last inspected on December 15, 2025 (about 6 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Canyon Villas?
Canyon Villas is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 133 residents. It is located in San Diego, San Diego County, California.
How does Canyon Villas compare to other assisted living facilities in San Diego County?
Canyon Villas has 6 citations. The county average is 2.8 citations per facility. There are 605 assisted living facilities in San Diego County.
Does Canyon Villas have any serious violations?
Canyon Villas has 1 Type A citation on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to residents. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Canyon Villas had any complaint inspections?
Canyon Villas has received 10 complaint-triggered inspections. 5 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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