ILA San Diego County vacancy board

Vacancies in San Diego County independent livings.

Built for hospital discharge planners, county Behavioral Health Services staff, SUD programs, probation and veteran services who need to place someone today — and for tenants and family members comparing options.

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Vacancy counts change as operators confirm them.

San Diego8 open Vista5 open Escondido4 open Oceanside4 open San Marcos3 open Chula Vista2 open El Cajon2 open National City2 open Pine Valley2 open Spring Valley2 open La Mesa1 open Lemon Grove1 open Poway1 open Santee1 open

How this works for case managers

1. Filter to what fits

Rent ceiling, gender of house, private or shared room, SSI accepted, near transit, same-day hospital discharge, Spanish spoken.

2. Check the confirmation date

Every home shows when the operator last confirmed its vacancies. Anything past 14 days is flagged — call before you rely on it.

3. Send a referral inquiry

Reach the operator with your callback number, needed move-in date and beds needed. Minimum necessary only — never any protected health information.

4. Print a shortlist

Shortlist three homes and print a one-page comparison to hand to the tenant or their family.

What is an independent living home?

Independent livings are privately owned or operated homes or complexes that provide shared housing for adults with disabilities, including mental illness, and others who may benefit from a shared living environment. Tenants in independent livings are able to live independently, are often on a fixed income, and do not need supervision or care from their landlord. They are tenants, not patients or clients: they sign a rental agreement and pay monthly rent. Independent livings are unlicensed because they do not provide care and supervision. They cannot accept or retain a tenant who needs help with activities of daily living, medication management or storage, mobility transfers, bathing, hygiene, or arranging medical care.

ILA membership requires meeting ILA Quality Standards and passing an annual Peer Review and Accountability Team home visit. Membership is not a licence and not a government inspection. Verify every detail with the operator before a move-in.

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