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Novellus Clairemont

Assisted Living in San Diego, CA


Good care starts with knowing the person. At Novellus Clairemont, assisted living is shaped around each resident's needs, preferences, and daily routines. With personalized support, meals, housekeeping, and engaging activities, residents have more time and freedom to enjoy each day.

4.5 on Google52 reviews
The courtyard at Novellus Clairemont
Living options
Assisted living
Residences
Studios in three sizes
Address
5219 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92117
State license
RCFE License #374604722

Novellus Clairemont, at a glance

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Your living option

Assisted living

Help with daily routines and medication management, with meals, housekeeping, utilities and the full activity calendar included.

Amenities

Care and support

  • Personal emergency alert system
  • Trained care staff around the clock

Meals and dining

  • Restaurant-style dining room
  • Meals from a seasonal menu
  • Private dining room

Home and services

  • Your private studio or shared suite
  • Utilities
  • Maintenance
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • WiFi
  • Scheduled transportation for appointments and shopping
  • Concierge service
  • Postal services
  • Surface parking

Amenities and activities

  • Library
  • Art studio
  • Game room and billiards
  • Fitness and wellness programs
  • Happy hours and social clubs
  • Trivia and karaoke
  • Padres and Aztecs watch parties
  • Lunch outings around San Diego
  • The monthly activity calendar
  • Walking groups
  • Private courtyard and garden
  • Paved walking paths

Also at the community

  • Barber and beauty shop
  • Landscaped grounds
  • Billiards room
  • Movie and TV lounges
  • Courtyard with gazebos and patio seating
  • Covered walkways

Care services

  • Care staff on site 24 hours a day
  • Help with bathing, dressing and grooming
  • Help with mobility and eating
  • Medication reminders
  • Medication management
  • Pharmacy services
  • An individualized service plan
  • Rehabilitation services
Ways to pay for senior living

Highlights

  • The courtyard
    The courtyardThe heart of the community, made for San Diego weather.
  • Patio seating
    Patio seatingLunch or coffee outside.
  • Billiards room
    Billiards roomEnjoy a game with neighbors.
  • Movie lounge
    Movie loungeMovie nights on the big screen.
  • Coffee station
    Coffee stationCatch up with neighbors over coffee.
Life here

Activities at Novellus Clairemont

The calendar includes arts and crafts, music, games, book groups, fitness, religious services and outings around San Diego.

Arrival at Novellus Clairemont
Monument sign at Novellus Clairemont Lobby front desk at Novellus Clairemont Front desk at Novellus Clairemont

Arrival

Outdoors at Novellus Clairemont
Courtyard fountain at Novellus Clairemont Courtyard gazebo seating at Novellus Clairemont Courtyard bird of paradise at Novellus Clairemont Courtyard gazebo balcony view at Novellus Clairemont

Outdoors

Gathering at Novellus Clairemont
Coffee station at Novellus Clairemont TV lounge at Novellus Clairemont Billiards room at Novellus Clairemont Movie lounge at Novellus Clairemont

Gathering

Your residence at Novellus Clairemont
Residence bedroom at Novellus Clairemont Residence living area at Novellus Clairemont Residence bedroom at Novellus Clairemont

Your residence

Daily life, planned around you

Your routines and preferences help shape the support you receive. The team can help with bathing, dressing and medication, while leaving room for your own choices about how to spend the day.

Join a book group, make time for art or take part in an outing around San Diego. Meals, housekeeping and laundry leave less to manage and more time for what interests you.

Regularly scheduled activities

  • Religious services
  • Outings around San Diego
  • Arts and crafts
  • Music
  • Games
  • Book groups
  • Fitness

Meals

What meals are like

Meals are prepared by the culinary team from a seasonal menu and served in the restaurant-style dining room. Families can join us for a meal anytime, or book the private dining room for a special meal.

Lunch outings around San Diego are part of the calendar, to places like La Jolla Cove.

Floor plans

Find your layout

Download all floor plans (PDF)

    What's in the space

      What it costs

      Compare a month at home with a month at Novellus Clairemont

      Start with what you spend at home today, including housing, meals, utilities, upkeep and paid help. Compare those expenses with the starting rate at Novellus Clairemont to see how the costs fit together. Your total depends on your residence, care needs and additional services. The community can provide a personalized quote.

      Ways to pay for senior living

      Families may use income, savings or proceeds from a home sale to pay for senior living. Long-term care insurance and VA benefits may help with eligible care costs. Elderlife Financial, a SilverAssist company, offers a free consultation to help you explore your options, including short-term financing when a move comes before a home sale.

      Explore financial help

      Compare it with staying at home

      Other monthly expensesTotal of the expenses below
      $1,170

      One monthly rate covers it all

      Home $0  |  Saga a month

      Free financial guidance

      Help working out how to pay

      You do not have to work out the payment options on your own. Saga works with Elderlife Financial, a SilverAssist company, to offer a free consultation about savings, a home sale, insurance and potential benefits. An advisor can help you understand which options may fit your situation. Learn more about paying for senior living.

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      Every corner of Novellus Clairemont

      Exterior Sign entrance at Novellus Clairemont

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      Courtyard gazebo balcony view at Novellus Clairemont
      Our story

      A lifetime of stories. A place to belong.

      Saga began with a family’s experience of care. When Chris Coulter’s father, Jack, was living with dementia, his care fell short of what he deserved. Chris founded Saga with a commitment to knowing each resident as a person: their needs, their routines and the life they want to keep living.

      Jack Coulter kneeling in the yard with his young son Chris, who later founded Saga
      Jack Coulter with his son Chris, Saga's founder

      At Novellus Clairemont, that commitment means understanding each resident's routines and respecting their choices as support needs change.

      Your Next Chapter, Well Lived

      Read our story
      Reviews

      Loved by the people who live here

      4.5 52 Google reviews (opens in a new tab)
      • The staff is kind and helpful, the atmosphere is pleasant, there are lots of activities, and the food is very good. We are pleased to be a part of this community.

        Family member

      • My two recent visits to this community have been excellent. I was immediately impressed by the professional and attentive staff, as well as the genuine, caring interactions I witnessed among the residents.

        Visitor

      • The staff and environment are welcoming, and you can truly tell they care about their residents and families.

      • The staff are wonderful and compassionate to the needs of the residents. The improvements to the building are fantastic as well!

      • I got to the facility in time to catch a really good singer performing in the living room before dinner.

        Visitor

      • Friendly front desk staff and caregivers. A welcoming place.

      • I visited a friend and the front desk was friendly and helpful. The place was clean.

        Visitor

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      Getting here

      Visiting Novellus Clairemont

      Novellus Clairemont is on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard in San Diego, close to shopping and dining along the boulevard. Families visit easily from Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Bay Park, Linda Vista and across San Diego.

      Novellus Clairemont 5219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92117 Pricing & availability(858) 225-2313 Call to schedule a tour, in person or by live video. Walk-ins are welcome too. RCFE License #374604722
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      Neighborhoods served
      Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Bay Park, Linda Vista and greater San Diego
      Flying in
      San Diego International Airport (SAN) is about 15 minutes away.
      Driving
      Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, near Interstate 805 and State Route 163.
      Medical centers nearby
      • Sharp Memorial Hospital, Kearny Mesa
      • Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard
      • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
      • UC San Diego Health, Hillcrest
      Staying nearby
      Hotels in Mission Valley and Kearny Mesa are a short drive away. Ask the team for suggestions when you plan your visit.
      Long-term care ombudsman
      County of San Diego Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
      800-640-4661A free, independent advocate for people living in senior communities and their families.
      Questions families ask

      About Novellus Clairemont

      What is assisted living?

      Assisted living is for people who want to keep living their own way, with help for daily routines such as bathing, dressing or medication management. Each resident has a personal care plan, and meals, housekeeping and activities are part of the monthly rate.

      How much does Novellus Clairemont cost?

      Rates at Novellus Clairemont start at $2,935 a month. Your rate depends on the residence you choose. Call (858) 225-2313 for current pricing and availability.

      What is included in the monthly rate?

      Your studio, meals, housekeeping, laundry and linens, help with daily activities, medication management, an emergency call system, WiFi, scheduled transportation and the activity calendar.

      Can I tour before deciding?

      Yes. Visit in person, or join a live video tour if you are helping from out of town. Call (858) 225-2313 or tap Schedule a tour on this page.

      Visit Novellus Clairemont

      See it for yourself

      Come with your questions and the people who matter to your decision. Meet the team, explore residence options and get to know the community. Live video visits are also available for families who cannot be here in person.

      • In-person tourWalk the community, see the residences and meet the team.
      • Virtual tourA live video walk-through for family who live out of town.
      • Come for lunchJoin us for lunch, meet a few neighbors and get a feel for daily life.

      Schedule a tour

      Pick a day and time that works for you, and our team at Novellus Clairemont will confirm it.

      Call (858) 225-2313
      (858) 225-2313 Schedule a tourTour