5219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
214 beds • Est. 2023 (3 years) • Get directions
2 serious and 10 minor state citations across 29 state inspections, with 7 substantiated complaints. Last inspected in August 2026.
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Novellus Clairemont is a 214-bed assisted living community in San Diego's Clairemont neighborhood, part of the Novellus chain. The size and pricing make it worth investigating, but the inspection history needs honest scrutiny.
Pricing well below San Diego market
Website claims starting at $2,695/month against a stated San Diego area average of $7,250/month. Base rate covers rent, utilities, meals, and activities; care level is priced separately on top.
On-site rehabilitation services
Offers rehabilitation services alongside standard assisted living care, potentially delaying the need to transfer to a skilled nursing facility for short-term recovery needs.
Units include kitchenettes and optional patios
Apartments feature kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and patio options. Shared suite configurations are also available for residents prioritizing lower cost.
Near Marian Bear Memorial Park and Balboa Park
Situated on Clairemont Mesa, the community cites proximity to hiking trails, North Cove Beach, and Balboa Park as deliberate draws for active residents.
Average safety record
2 serious and 10 minor citations across 29 state inspections, with 7 verified complaints. Ask what's changed and how past issues were corrected when you visit.
Assisted living only — no memory care
The community does not offer memory care. If a resident's needs shift toward dementia-specific programming, a separate move would be required.
214-bed large community
At 214 licensed beds, this is a large-scale operation. Scale can affect how personal daily interactions feel and how quickly staff respond to individual residents.
Care-level charges are individually assessed
The base rate starts at $2,695/month, but the facility states care-level fees are assessed per resident and form the largest pricing variable. Request a written estimate before committing.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
5219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92117
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