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San Clemente Villas by the Sea

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight beautifully renovated, modern facilities. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

660 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente, CA 92673190 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: CA CCLD — view official record
Google rating
4.7/5

based on 139 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice if you are looking for a modern, beautifully renovated environment with high-quality dining and active programming. The recent transformation and new leadership have significantly boosted the community's energy. However, if your loved one requires intensive skilled nursing for complex medical needs, verify their specific capabilities, as older reviews indicated past struggles with high-acuity medical management.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

139 reviews on Google
San Clemente Villas by the Sea is highly regarded for its recent extensive renovations, stunning ocean views, and a warm, resort-like atmosphere. Families frequently praise the attentive, professional staff and the high quality of the dining services. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a small number of older reviews raised serious concerns regarding medical care and cleanliness, though the facility's recent management and remodeling appear to have addressed these issues.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities10.0MedsN/AMemory5.0Comms8.0Value6.0

Strengths

  • Beautifully renovated, modern facilities
  • Stunning ocean and Pacific views
  • Attentive and compassionate staff
  • High-quality dining and chef-prepared meals
  • Engaging fitness and activity programs

Concerns

  • Service and food quality decline

Rating Trends

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14 reviews posted between Apr 15, 2024Apr 17, 2024 · 14 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

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The owner provides highly personalized responses that specifically reference staff members, amenities, and specific events mentioned in the reviews. They use an enthusiastic and warm tone to reinforce the community's values of care and hospitality.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With such a beautiful, modern renovation here, how has the updated layout helped improve the daily flow and accessibility for the residents?
  • 2The ocean and Pacific views are breathtaking; are there specific outdoor spaces or viewing areas where residents can enjoy the scenery throughout the day?
  • 3I noticed the staff is often described as very compassionate; how do you ensure this level of attentive care remains consistent across all shifts?
  • 4Since the dining experience is such a highlight here, could you tell me more about how the chef-prepared meals are planned and how you maintain high quality for every meal?
  • 5What kind of engaging fitness and activity programs are currently available to help residents stay active and social?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the specific protocol for getting residents the care they need?

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Key Review Excerpts

The newly remodeled Villas are beautiful! The staff is very attentive and know every resident very well. The care and time they put into making every day special is hard to come by.

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★★

I’m leaving this review to say just how much my patient, Donald Davey, LOVES working with the Villas personal trainer Austin. Austin is amazing and has been so helpful with getting Don in better shape.

Patient's family member · 2026★★★★★

The feast the Chef provided for Thanksgiving was outstanding, service was excellent., A full traditional Thanksgiving dinner conveniently served in the beautiful new dining room at SCV exceeded my every expectation.

Resident's family · 2025★★★★★
Source: 139 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

10total
5deficiencies
1 Type A— immediate health risk
4 Type B— non-compliance
Sep 12, 2025Follow-up
CleanReport

This was an unannounced Plan of Correction (POC) visit following deficiencies cited on 08/21/2025. The report indicates that all previously cited deficiencies related to Food Services, Health Screen/TB, Staff Training, and Care of Persons with Dementia have been cleared with proof of correction provided by the licensee.

Sep 12, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

This was an unannounced Plan of Correction (POC) visit following deficiencies cited on 08/21/2025. The report indicates that all previously cited deficiencies related to Food Services, Health Screen/TB, Staff Training, and Care of Persons with Dementia have been cleared with proof of correction provided by the licensee.

Aug 21, 2025Routine

The inspection identified multiple deficiencies across several areas, including immediate safety risks related to perimeter gate access (Type A). Type B deficiencies were noted concerning staff training compliance, food safety (expired items), and staff health screening records. Corrective actions are required for all cited issues by specified due dates.

Type A87705(f)(2)

The facility failed to ensure that fire clearance includes approval of locked exterior doors or perimeter fence gates, and staff do not have access to or knowledge of how to use equipment needed to unlock them.

Type B1569.625(b)(2)

The facility failed to ensure all staff have required training, specifically citing that six out of six staff lacked necessary documentation.

Type B87555(b)(8)

The facility failed to maintain good quality food, as evidenced by multiple expired items (yogurt, milk, and cream) observed in the food service area.

Type B87411(f)

The facility failed to ensure all personnel are in good health, as evidenced by one out of six staff lacking a required health screen/TB.

Jun 3, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

This report details an investigation into complaints regarding staff language barriers and medication mismanagement. The investigation found no evidence to support the allegations, as staff reported residents understood communication and no loose medications were observed. Consequently, all allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.

Mar 18, 2025Complaint

This report details an investigation into a complaint regarding staff not providing timely access to a resident's personal records. The allegation was substantiated, as the facility failed to meet the regulatory requirement for providing photocopied records within two business days. A Type B deficiency was cited for this failure to provide timely access to resident records.

Type BCCR 87468.2(a)(19)

The facility failed to provide prompt access to review all of the resident's records. Specifically, photocopied records were not provided within the required two business days.

Mar 12, 2025Follow-up
CleanReport

The facility underwent an unannounced case management visit to follow up on an incident report concerning a resident's fall. The evaluator observed the area of the fall and spoke with the resident, who appeared well cared for. No specific deficiencies were cited in the provided report content.

Feb 21, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

The provided HTML report is a facility evaluation report documenting an unannounced collateral visit. The narrative indicates that the Licensing Program Analyst toured the facility and collected necessary documents, but no specific deficiencies or citations were recorded in the visible sections of the report.

Feb 10, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

This report details a complaint investigation conducted on behalf of the facility. The allegations regarding lack of care/supervision and incontinence care were reviewed, and the investigation found no evidence to support the claims. Consequently, the allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

660 Villas I, LLC ; Msl Community Management LLC

Administrator

PAOLI, FRED

Source: State licensing data

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