5219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
214 beds • Est. 2023 (2 years) • Get directions
Novellus Clairemont has 10 state citations (1 serious, 9 minor) and 7 verified complaints since 2023 across 25 inspections. The most significant substantiated finding involved direct care and medication technician staffing shortages between February and May 2024, during which medications were frequently administered late; state investigators confirmed this through interviews with staff, residents, and management, and the Executive Director was observed serving as a medication technician during LPA visits in June 2024 and April 2025. A separate complaint investigation confirmed that residents experienced recurring cold temperatures in the dining room over several months, with staff and management aware of the problem but not acting on it during that period. A minor citation was issued in 2024 for failing to provide a required refund within 15 days after a resident's death. The most recent investigation, conducted in December 2025, examined the handling of 13 days of prepaid rent after a resident reversed a planned move-out.
Novellus Clairemont is a 214-bed assisted living community in San Diego's Clairemont neighborhood, part of the Novellus chain. It is one of the more affordable large communities in San Diego, but families should carefully review the facility's below-average safety record before considering placement.
The size and pricing make it worth investigating, but the inspection history needs honest scrutiny.
Budget-friendly for San Diego
One of the more affordable large assisted living options in the San Diego market, where pricing tends to run high.
Very large community
At 214 beds, this is one of the biggest communities in San Diego, offering extensive programming, dining options, and on-site services.
Clairemont location
Central San Diego neighborhood with good freeway access, nearby shopping, and proximity to major hospitals.
Concerning safety record
A 4.5 FYI Safety Score is well below the state average. The inspection history shows a pattern of citations and complaints that families should review carefully before visiting.
Chain operation at scale
A 214-bed Novellus community may feel institutional. Visit during different times of day to assess staffing levels and resident engagement.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
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5219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92117
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$2,695/mo
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