How safe is Atria Collwood?

Atria Collwood has a FYI Safety Score of 1.5 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 29 state citations and 22 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 86 inspections.

How much does Atria Collwood cost?

Atria Collwood starts at $2,995 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.

Does Atria Collwood offer memory care?

Yes, Atria Collwood offers Memory Care services. Care types available include: Assisted Living, Memory Care.

Does Atria Collwood accept Medi-Cal?

Atria Collwood is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.

When was Atria Collwood last inspected?

The most recent state inspection visit to Atria Collwood was on 2026-05-20. The facility has received 86 total inspection visits on record.

How many violations does Atria Collwood have?

Atria Collwood has 29 state citations and 22 verified complaints since 2021 across 86 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 1.5 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.

How long has Atria Collwood been in operation?

Atria Collwood has been licensed for 26 years in San Diego, California, with a licensed capacity of 185 beds.

Atria Collwood

5308 Monroe Ave

San Diego, CA 92115

185 beds • Est. 1999 (26 years) • Get directions

FYI Safety Score™

1.5 Severe

5 serious and 24 minor state citations across 86 state inspections, with 22 substantiated complaints. Last inspected in May 2026.

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Safety data last updated July 2026

Part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, the independent safety rating for every California assisted living facility.

Why we like it

Atria Collwood is a 185-bed assisted living and memory care community in the College area of San Diego, near San Diego State University. It is one of Atria's more affordable California communities, with pricing well below coastal San Diego averages.

The large campus offers the chain's full suite of amenities including restaurant-style dining and structured activities programming.

Veterans move-in credit
Atria offers a $1,000 Welcome Home credit to veterans and explicitly supports VA Aid & Attendance pension applications — directly useful for qualifying veterans or surviving spouses.
Engage Life® structured programming
Atria's branded activity framework organizes daily events across six dimensions of engagement. Residents can also propose and lead programs themselves, not just attend.
Town car restaurant service
When residents want to dine out, the community arranges town car service to local Mid-City restaurants — more flexible than a fixed-schedule shuttle.
Multiple dining and outdoor venues
A café, main dining room, outdoor grilling space, resident garden, and courtyards offer options beyond a single communal setting.
Serious safety concerns
5 serious and 24 minor citations across 86 state inspections, with 22 verified complaints. Read the state's full inspection reports and press on what's been fixed before deciding.
Care fees billed separately
The base rate explicitly excludes care services and medication management. Actual monthly cost will be meaningfully higher than the listed starting price depending on care needs.
185-bed scale
One of San Diego's larger assisted living communities. Families who prefer a smaller, more residential setting should weigh this before touring.
No memory care on-site
Atria Collwood offers independent and assisted living only. Residents who develop dementia would need to transfer to a different community.

Pricing

Assisted Living

Studio$2,995/mo

1 Bedroom$5,795/mo

Independent Living

Studio$2,995/mo

1 Bedroom$5,590/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.

Where you'll live

5308 Monroe Ave, San Diego, CA 92115

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Amenities & Services

Medication Management

Dining

Fitness Center

Beauty Salon

Library

Garden

Outdoor Dining

Wi-Fi

Cable TV

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Atria Collwood?: Atria Collwood has a FYI Safety Score of 1.5 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 29 state citations and 22 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 86 inspections.
How much does Atria Collwood cost?: Atria Collwood starts at $2,995 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Atria Collwood offer memory care?: Yes, Atria Collwood offers Memory Care services. Care types available include: Assisted Living, Memory Care.
Does Atria Collwood accept Medi-Cal?: Atria Collwood is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Atria Collwood last inspected?: The most recent state inspection visit to Atria Collwood was on 2026-05-20. The facility has received 86 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Atria Collwood have?: Atria Collwood has 29 state citations and 22 verified complaints since 2021 across 86 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 1.5 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Atria Collwood been in operation?: Atria Collwood has been licensed for 26 years in San Diego, California, with a licensed capacity of 185 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number: 374600890
Size: 185 beds (Large Community (50+ beds))
Licensed Since: December 20, 1999 (26 years)
Licensee: Wg Collwood Knolls Sh Lp; Atria Management Co Llc
Administrator: Julia Lopez
Phone: (619) 286-3583
Address: 5308 Monroe Ave, San Diego, CA 92115

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record

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