Emerald Guest Home
State licensed2558 Mobley Street, San Diego, CA 92123
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
Serra Mesa Guests Home
San Diego, CaliforniaState inspected Feb 18, 2026, 1 citation since 2022
About Serra Mesa Guests Home
Serra Mesa Guests Home provides compassionate assisted living support in San Diego, California, where experienced staff help residents maintain independence while managing daily care needs. Our San Diego community focuses on personalized attention and maintaining the dignity that matters most.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#374601185, Licensed
Location
San Diego, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
8693 Celestine Avenue, San Diego, California 92123
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Serra Mesa Guests Home. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Serra Mesa Guests Home on February 18, 2026.
Since February 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 4 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit and 1 other visit.
Inspectors issued 1 Type B citation. A Type B citation means a potential risk if not corrected.
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 1 complaint, and found 1 allegation substantiated.
Last visit
Feb 18, 2026
Routine inspections
4
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
1
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 Feb 18, 2026, Sep 22, 2025, Jan 11, 2024, Feb 24, 2022.
Complaints
- August 22, 20231 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- 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
- 374601185
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- February 1, 2002
- Licensee
- Serra Mesa Guests Home, LLC
- Administrator
- Evelyn Magno Salazar
Location
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8693 Celestine AvenueSan Diego, CA 92123
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Serra Mesa Guests Home had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Serra Mesa Guests Home 0 Type A citations and 1 Type B citation since February 2022. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Serra Mesa Guests Home last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on February 18, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Serra Mesa Guests Home?+
The state investigated 1 complaint since February 2022. Of the allegations, 1 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 0 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.