1440 South Melrose Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
95 beds • Est. 2008 (17 years) • Get directions
2 serious and 5 minor state citations across 26 state inspections, with 5 substantiated complaints. Last inspected in July 2026.
Safety data last updated October 2026
Part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, the independent safety rating for every California assisted living facility.
Aegis at Shadowridge is a 95-bed assisted living community in Oceanside, nestled in the Shadowridge residential neighborhood of North San Diego County. The coastal location puts residents just a few miles from the beach, with the mild year-round climate that draws so many families to this part of Southern California.
As part of the Aegis chain, the community benefits from established care protocols and staffing standards across a well-known regional operator.
Solid safety record
A mostly clean inspection record: 2 serious and 5 minor citations across 26 state inspections, with 5 verified complaints. Nothing here stands out as a red flag, though it's still worth asking how any past issues were resolved.
Regional chain with deep roots
Aegis Living is a private, family-owned company founded in 1997 operating 28 communities across three states — not a large corporate conglomerate.
Full ADL support on-site
Listed as providing full assistance for bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, including advanced dementia conditions — higher acuity than many assisted living communities.
Close to Tri-City Medical Center
Tri-City Medical Center is 2.4 miles away — relevant if your loved one has frequent specialist visits or needs quick emergency access.
No Medicaid beds
Listed as having no Medicaid beds. If Medi-Cal is a current or future funding source, confirm acceptance directly before touring.
Assisted living only — no memory care unit
This location is licensed for assisted living. If memory care becomes necessary later, ask whether in-community transitions are possible or whether a move would be required.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
1440 South Melrose Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056
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