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State licensedAssisted Living
St. Paul's Villa
San Diego, CaliforniaState inspected Sep 29, 2026, 2 citations since 2021
About St. Paul's Villa
St. Paul's Villa provides compassionate assisted living in San Diego's downtown area, where residents receive personalized support with daily activities while maintaining independence. Our California community prioritizes dignity, connection, and quality care tailored to individual needs.
Community at a glance
Capacity
200 residents
State license
#370804823, Licensed
Location
San Diego, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
2340 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, California 92101
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects St. Paul's Villa. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited St. Paul's Villa on September 29, 2026.
Since October 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 4 routine inspections, 9 complaint visits and 5 other visits.
Inspectors issued 1 Type A citation and 1 Type B citation. 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 9 complaints, and found 2 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
Sep 29, 2026
Routine inspections
4
Type A citations
1
Type B citations
1
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Other visits | 5 | 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 Jan 8, 2026, Jan 22, 2025, Jan 30, 2024, Feb 24, 2022.
Complaints
- August 19, 20261 unsubstantiated
- June 16, 20262 unsubstantiated
- June 19, 20251 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- June 19, 20253 unsubstantiated
- March 20, 20251 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- December 19, 20242 unsubstantiated
- October 10, 20231 unsubstantiated
- May 24, 20231 unsubstantiated
- January 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
- 370804823
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 200 residents
- Licensed since
- January 31, 1992
- Licensee
- St. Paul's Episcopal Home, Inc.
- Administrator
- Eleanor Downing
Location
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2340 Fourth AvenueSan Diego, CA 92101
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has St. Paul's Villa had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued St. Paul's Villa 1 Type A citation and 1 Type B citation since October 2021. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was St. Paul's Villa last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on September 29, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about St. Paul's Villa?+
The state investigated 9 complaints since October 2021. Of the allegations, 2 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 11 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.