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Medicare-certified12696 MONTE VISTA ROAD, Poway, CA 92064
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State licensedAssisted Living
Poway Gardens Senior Living - The Palms
Poway, CaliforniaState inspected May 31, 2026, no citations since 2024
About Poway Gardens Senior Living - The Palms
Poway Gardens Senior Living - The Palms brings personalized assisted living care to California's North County communities. Our team supports daily living activities while encouraging independence and meaningful connections. Residents receive medication management, meal preparation, and 24-hour oversight in a welcoming environment designed for comfort and dignity.
Community at a glance
Capacity
24 residents
State license
#374604645, Licensed
Location
Poway, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
12708 Monte Vista Road, Poway, California 92064
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Poway Gardens Senior Living - The Palms. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Poway Gardens Senior Living - The Palms on May 31, 2026.
Since April 2024, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 1 routine inspection, 2 complaint visits and 1 other visit.
Those visits produced no citations.
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 2 complaints, and substantiated none of the allegations.
Last visit
May 31, 2026
Routine inspections
1
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0
Visits and citations
No citations in the state's record for Poway Gardens Senior Living - The Palms.
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on May 31, 2026.
Complaints
- September 9, 20252 unsubstantiated
- August 7, 20251 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
- 374604645
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 24 residents
- Licensed since
- May 31, 2024
- Licensee
- Sabra W. Coast Operations I; Poway Gardens Memory
- Administrator
- Watkins, Melissa
Location
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12708 Monte Vista RoadPoway, CA 92064
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Poway Gardens Senior Living - The Palms had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued no citations to Poway Gardens Senior Living - The Palms since April 2024.
When was Poway Gardens Senior Living - The Palms last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on May 31, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Poway Gardens Senior Living - The Palms?+
The state investigated 2 complaints since April 2024. Of the allegations, 0 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 3 unsubstantiated and 0 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.