2740 E 4th Street
National City, CA 91950
150 beds • Est. 2009 (16 years) • Get directions
3 minor state citations and 2 verified complaints since 2021 across 22 inspections, with no serious state citations on record. A December 2023 complaint investigation found staff testimony supporting concerns about staffing levels: staff reported that the standard assignment of 1 caregiver per floor had become overwhelming in recent months, with pendant call response times lengthening, though no resident injuries from slow responses were documented. A minor citation was issued in October 2024 for incident reporting requirements following a resident fall that resulted in a fracture. Annual inspections in October 2023, October 2024, and October 2025 each found the facility clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Other complaints filed during this period and found to be unfounded or unsubstantiated included allegations related to employee background checks, facility cleanliness and odors, rough treatment during personal care, and COVID-19 infection control practices.
Cedars at Paradise Village is a 150-bed assisted living community in National City, a South San Diego suburb near the Mexican border. This is a large-scale community with the staffing and resources that come with size, serving a diverse population in one of San Diego County's most affordable neighborhoods.
9.4 FYI Safety Score
A 9.4 out of 10 reflects low citation and complaint history across California's CCLD inspection record — a strong result for a large 150-bed facility.
12-acre resort campus
Pool, spa, tennis court, putting green, dog park, art studio, and chapel on-site — an unusually broad range of recreational infrastructure for an assisted living setting.
Full continuum on one campus
Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care all operate at Paradise Village, so a care-level step-up doesn't require relocating to a new community.
Named Vitality programming
Generations LLC runs a structured wellness curriculum called Vitality Programs. Resident-initiated programming — including a resident photographer's gallery exhibit — is featured on the community calendar.
150-bed scale
At 150 beds, this is a large community. Tour the assisted living wing specifically to gauge the day-to-day feel, separate from the resort common areas.
Starting price discrepancy
The Generations website lists AL starting at $3,200/month; the facility-verified rate is $4,190/month. Confirm what the base rate covers and when care-level add-ons apply.
Memory Care step-up is $7,800/month
If a future Memory Care transition is possible, the all-inclusive rate listed on the website is $7,800/month. Ask how the transition is triggered and what the process looks like.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
2740 E 4th Street, National City, CA 91950
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