Atria Collwood is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE) in San Diego, CA, with 96 licensed beds and an active CCLD license (#374600685). This page combines the public record with what to look for on a visit.
| Provider | Atria Collwood |
|---|---|
| License type | Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) (CCLD-licensed) |
| City | San Diego, CA 92115 |
| Address | 6404 Montezuma Rd |
| Licensed capacity | 96 beds |
| CCLD license # | 374600685 |
| License status | Licensed |
| County | San Diego County, CA |
How California regulates RCFEs
California licenses Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) under Health & Safety Code §1569, administered by the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) of CDSS. An RCFE can provide non-medical personal care assistance; a memory care unit operates under the same RCFE license with a CCLD secured-unit endorsement. For higher-acuity needs, a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) licensed under the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is required. Verify any RCFE license at ccld.dss.ca.gov — it's free and takes minutes.
San Diego location & hospital context
Atria Collwood is located in San Diego, San Diego County. Nearby hospitals include UC San Diego Health (Hillcrest), Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Mercy San Diego, UCSD La Jolla. Hospital proximity matters for discharge placements and ongoing specialist access, so families often factor drive time when comparing communities.
What RCFE costs near Atria Collwood
RCFEs in the San Diego area typically run $3,800–$6,500 per month (2026). Pricing at any specific community depends on care level, room type, and community size. California's Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) and VA Aid & Attendance (available through the VA San Diego Healthcare System) can offset significant care costs for those who qualify — ask us what applies to your family.
How to evaluate Atria Collwood
Staffing and transparency are the most important signals at any RCFE. Find out the awake-overnight staffing level, caregiver turnover, and the tenure of the administrator. Ask for an itemized, all-in monthly rate for your parent's specific care level, and what triggers a move to higher-cost care. Probe how the community handles a decline — a fall, new incontinence, or memory changes — and how it communicates with families. Visit more than once, unannounced, and check CCLD inspection history.
Is Atria Collwood the right fit?
Atria Collwood is CCLD-licensed for RCFE care in San Diego; whether it's right for your parent depends on their specific needs, budget, and preferences. A free advisor can compare it head-to-head with other licensed San Diego-area communities.
Questions to ask when you tour Atria Collwood
- How do you handle a resident fall or medical emergency at 2 a.m.?
- Can I visit unannounced after we've signed?
- Do you have any current CCLD citations or enforcement actions?
- What are the move-out triggers — what conditions require a higher level of care?
- What is the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio?
Common questions about Atria Collwood
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How we help with Atria Collwood
San Diego Senior Advisor helps San Diego families evaluate RCFEs like Atria Collwood at no cost. We verify the CCLD license, compare it against other licensed San Diego-area options, and stay reachable through the move. Think of us as a knowledgeable local second opinion — free to you, funded only by successful placements.
About this page: the facility facts above come from California CCLD/CDSS licensing data. We don't publish unverified reviews or ratings — we share the public record and help you evaluate the community in person. Confirm the current license at ccld.dss.ca.gov before you sign anything.