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White Sands of La Jolla

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Updated October 8, 2026
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ClassificationLife Plan Community
ContractType ALife Care

Address

7450 Olivetas Ave, La Jolla, San Diego County, CA 92037

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Care Type

Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)

Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory Care

Monthly

IL from $5,080/mo + $125k-$847k entrance fee

Actual pricing varies based on care needs and availability

Pet Policy

Pet Friendly

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Community Data
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CDSS COA Certified

California Life Plan Community

Holds an active Certificate of Authority issued by the CDSS Continuing Care Contracts Bureau — the official state designation for licensed CCRCs in California.

Data Completeness

100%

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Facility License #

372000641

Licensed Beds

400 beds

Care Type

CCRC

Payment Types

Private Pay

Website (Verified)

humangood.org

Care Settings Within This Community

This Life Plan Community includes multiple, separately licensed care environments. Each operates under its own regulatory structure and license. Data below is attributed to its respective care component only.

Regulated under California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for skilled components. Inspection history available via public records.

View Facility Licensing & Inspection RecordSource: California CDSS / CCLD

SeniorTrust™ Score

96

Exceptional

Google Reviews

47

4.6/ 5

Total Licensed Capacity

299

Total Beds

CareGrade™

A

Exceptional

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SeniorTrust™ Score

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96

Exceptional

0100
Care Quality

Clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, and health/safety inspection results.

10030%
Exceptional
255075100
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Staffing & Engagement

Staffing levels, staff consistency, engagement programs, and review-extracted workforce signals.

9020%
Outstanding
255075100
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Environment & Comfort

Physical environment, amenities, cleanliness, comfort, and lifestyle signals.

10015%
Exceptional
255075100
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Reputation & Reviews

Family satisfaction scores and publicly available review ratings across platforms.

9010%
Outstanding
255075100
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Affordability / Value

Quality relative to price relative to local market. Value = quality-adjusted price competitiveness.

9410%
Outstanding
255075100
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Transparency & Trust

Verified identifiers, published information, regulatory records, and policy disclosures.

10015%
Exceptional
255075100
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About

White Sands La Jolla is a premier non-profit Life Plan Community (CCRC) and the only beachfront retirement community in Southern California. Located in the heart of La Jolla, it offers a continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Residents enjoy luxury amenities such as multiple ocean-view dining venues, a heated outdoor pool, and a robust calendar of cultural and wellness activities, all with direct access to a private stretch of white sand beach.

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CDSS COA CertifiedLife Plan CommunityCCRC Type AOceanfrontPet FriendlyLuxuryLa JollaFine DiningBeach AccessFully Enriched+9 more

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Links verified Jun 16, 2026

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Pet Policy
Pet Friendly Verified
🐕Dogs✓
🐈Cats✓

Pet Amenities

🐾 On-site veterinary clinic🐾 Pet grooming services🐾 Dog parks and walking areas🐾 Pet sitting services

Pet-friendly community with onsite veterinary services and pet amenities. Detailed policies available on official website.

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