Business Details
10 Years
experience
San Diego Assisted Living Facility Ratings
Choose Well is a comprehensive rating system for residential care facilities serving the San Diego community. Our program evaluates assisted living providers through 11 Quality Measures developed by stakeholders, focusing on critical aspects like resident rights, emergency preparedness, and medical responsiveness. Administered by Sarsis Health & Technology Solutions in partnership with San Diego County, we provide transparent compliance data to help families make informed care decisions.With a scoring methodology based on state regulatory compliance and facility-provided documentation, our system encourages continuous quality improvement while maintaining strict adherence to health and safety standards. Our team combines expertise in healthcare regulation and technology to deliver actionable insights that benefit both care providers and families seeking quality senior housing options.
Services
Facility Ratings
Quality Measure Analysis
Compliance Tracking
Care Provider Comparisons
Senior Housing Resources
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We provide transparent 11-measure quality assessments developed with state stakeholders
- Our scoring system tracks 5-year regulatory compliance history for each facility
- We offer free CEU credits and web listings for participating facilities
- Our program includes detailed explanations of citation impacts on resident care
- We maintain partnerships with San Diego County regulatory authorities
Services
Facility Ratings
Our Facility Ratings system evaluates assisted living providers through 11 state-regulated quality measures. Each facility receives a numerical score between 1-100 based on regulatory compliance history and submitted documentation. This comprehensive assessment helps families compare care quality across San Diego County providers.
Quality Measure Analysis
We analyze 11 specific quality domains including resident rights, emergency planning, and medical responsiveness. Each measure tracks facility performance against state regulations, with detailed explanations of citations and corrective actions. This analysis helps identify areas needing improvement while informing consumer decisions.
Compliance Tracking
Our system tracks facilities' compliance with 94 Title 22 regulations and Health & Safety Codes over five-year periods. We document citation history, corrective actions, and substantial compliance findings from state inspections. This ongoing monitoring ensures accurate, up-to-date performance assessments for all participating providers.
Care Provider Comparisons
We enable side-by-side comparisons of assisted living facilities using standardized quality metrics. Our platform displays star ratings for each quality measure, citation details, and compliance history. This comparison tool helps families evaluate care options based on objective performance data.
Senior Housing Resources
We provide comprehensive resources to help families navigate senior housing options. Our materials explain resident rights, admission requirements, and care planning processes. We also offer guidance on interpreting facility scores and making informed placement decisions.
Questions
What is the Choose Well scoring system?
Our scoring system evaluates San Diego assisted living facilities using 11 quality measures based on state regulatory compliance. Scores range from 1-100, with higher scores indicating better compliance with care standards.
How are facility ratings calculated?
Ratings combine public records of regulatory violations with bonus points for facility-provided documents. Each facility starts with 100 points, with deductions for citations weighted by severity affecting resident health and safety.
What do the 11 Quality Measures cover?
Measures include activities/socialization, emergency planning, facility maintenance, food/nutrition, resident rights, staffing, civil penalties, specialty care, basic resident care, and medical responsiveness. Each tracks specific regulatory compliance areas.
How often are facility scores updated?
Scores update when state inspectors issue new citations or findings. Facilities receive 10 days to accept changes before updates appear publicly. Newly licensed facilities receive 'Newly Licensed' designation until their first state inspection.
Can facilities improve their scores?
Yes, facilities can earn bonus points by submitting key documents and maintaining substantial compliance during inspections. They can also address citations through corrective actions documented in state inspection reports.
How do I use Choose Well to find care?
Visit our website to search facilities by location or score. Review each facility's Quality Measure ratings, citation history, and compliance details. We recommend touring facilities and discussing specific care needs with administrators.
