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Pacifica Senior Living Rancho Penasquitos

12979 Rancho Peñasquitos Boulevard, San Diego, CA

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

★ 4.7121 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Pacifica Senior Living Rancho Penasquitos

Nestled among the scenic canyons and nature preserves of northern San Diego County, Rancho Peñasquitos Senior Living offers a vibrant and welcoming environment designed to help residents thrive. With a convenient location just off Interstate 15, our community combines the tranquility of nature with easy access to nearby shops, dining, and medical services. We offer independent and assisted living options with…

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,095/month

Care fees not included

Checked July 31, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,195/month

Care fees not included

Checked July 31, 2026
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Studio

Memory Care · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,000/month

Care fees not included

Checked July 31, 2026
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Semi-Private

Memory Care

Published starting price

$3,195/month

Care fees not included

Checked July 31, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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Semi-Private$3,195 observed · tracking future changes
$3,195Jul 31, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.7 out of 5 from 121 reviews

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★★★★★

Critical

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

A loved one lived in this facility and the care was horrible! I would not recommend this facility. Overworked and understaffed caregivivers did not seemed well trained. What you are promised prior to signing the lease mostly does not happen. When you bring up concernerns to the Directors you are told they will be handled but are not. Medication was left in my loved ones room, wrong medication given and medications not given at all for a majority of time. There are must better facilities do your research and find th…

Annabelle ISeptember 28, 2026Caring.com

★★★★★

Critical

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

I recently moved a family oit of their Memory Care due to very poor care. Their were numerous medication errors in addition to unexplained injuries that could not be explained. Even after bringing concerns up to the higher up people mistakes continued. Some staff were very nice, but they did not seemed trained in Dementia caegiving. And the staff to resident ration is low. For all these reasons I could not recommend this facility.

AnonymousSeptember 28, 2026Caring.com

★★★★★

Positive

Home Sweet Home

My sister has been here about 6 1/2 months and continues to love it there. It is a very warm, heart-warming environment, with an immediate feeling of welcome when entering. Everywhere I walk, I feel a feeling of cleanliness. There are smiles and acknowledgement every time I go to visit my sister, from staff and residents. My sister feels very well cared for. When she was sick, staff came to bring food and check in on her, for example. I continue to be happy to see family come to visit, and love sharing how happy…

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
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Value for Cost
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Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
MarcieSeptember 21, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

I would recommend our families experience

My only criticism is the food wasn't that good. My father was in memory care and for him it was hard to eat. The staff was awesome and very helpful but there were few activities so a lot of time to do nothing.

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Cleanliness
3.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
2.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
2.0 / 5
AnonymousSeptember 11, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

I recently toured the community, Rancho Penasquitos is a lovely bright and inviting community I toured with [Name Removed] she was delightful. She was a wealth of information and unlike other communities I did not feel like I was buying a used car. We had lunch with a wonderful group of residents that had a lot of the same interest as my mom. I am so happy. We walked out knowing we made the right choice. They also knew we were on a budget and made it a point to explain their specials for the month. Helped us with m…

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Christopher RJuly 16, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

I recently toured Rancho Peñasquitos Senior Living while searching for options for a family member, and I came away with a very positive impression. The first thing I noticed was how warm and welcoming everyone was. From the moment we walked through the front door, the staff greeted us with genuine smiles and took the time to answer every question without making us feel rushed. Our tour guide was knowledgeable about the different levels of care and explained how residents can transition between Independent Living,…

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Jose QJuly 16, 2026Published source

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
November 4, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro
  • Vegetarian
  • Low / No Sodium
  • International Cuisine
  • Guest Meals
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Professional Chef
  • No Sugar
  • Meals Provided
  • Pureed Meals

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Incontinence Care

Services & convenience

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Cats Allowed
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Filipino

Activities & engagement

  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Community Service Programs
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Stretching Classes
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Live Well Programs
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Birthday Parties
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Wine Tasting
  • Holiday Parties
  • Walking Club
  • Catholic Services
  • Christian Services
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Activities On-site
  • Activities Off-site
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Art Classes
  • Montessori Programs
  • Cooking Classes
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Book Club
  • Karaoke
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Men's Club
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Brain fitness / Dakim

Outdoor spaces

  • Central Fireplace
  • Library
  • Private Bath
  • Barber Shop
  • Outside Patio
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Beauty Salon
  • Meeting Room
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Piano or Organ
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Apartment & room features

  • Ground Floor Units
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Garden View
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked November 4, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
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Exact unit availability
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