Sunset Coast Assisted Living 3
State licensed4886 Doliva Dr, San Diego, CA 92117
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
Novellus Clairemont
San Diego, CaliforniaState inspected Aug 31, 2026, 12 citations since 2023
About Novellus Clairemont
Novellus Clairemont provides compassionate assisted living support in San Diego's 92117 community. Our California team focuses on helping seniors maintain independence while receiving personalized care tailored to individual needs. We're committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where residents can thrive.
Community at a glance
Capacity
214 residents
State license
#374604722, Licensed
Location
San Diego, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
5219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, California 92117
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Novellus Clairemont. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Novellus Clairemont on August 31, 2026.
Since September 2023, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 2 routine inspections, 11 complaint visits and 16 other visits.
Inspectors issued 2 Type A citations and 10 Type B citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 11 complaints, and found 7 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
Aug 31, 2026
Routine inspections
2
Type A citations
2
Type B citations
10
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 11 | 1 | 6 |
| Other visits | 16 | 1 | 4 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Oct 22, 2025, Oct 23, 2024.
Complaints
- April 14, 20262 unsubstantiated
- December 8, 20251 unsubstantiated
- August 7, 20251 unsubstantiated
- July 30, 20253 allegations substantiated, 3 citations
- July 30, 20252 allegations substantiated, 2 citations
- January 24, 20251 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- November 19, 20241 unsubstantiated
- March 6, 20241 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- January 31, 20242 unfounded
- January 3, 20242 unsubstantiated
- October 18, 20231 unsubstantiated
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 374604722
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 214 residents
- Licensed since
- October 1, 2023
- Licensee
- Novellus Clairemont LLC
- Administrator
- Lewis, Ernest
Location
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5219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.San Diego, CA 92117
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State licensed4929 Mount Longs, San Diego, CA 92117
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Novellus Clairemont had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Novellus Clairemont 2 Type A citations and 10 Type B citations since September 2023. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Novellus Clairemont last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on August 31, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Novellus Clairemont?+
The state investigated 11 complaints since September 2023. Of the allegations, 7 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 8 unsubstantiated and 2 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.