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Carlsbad by the Sea

2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 920087607204580WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(78 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
33
certified

How Carlsbad by the Sea Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
CA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
CA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
CA average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
5.37 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.75 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
25.0%
CA average
36.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 5.37 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 0.75 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.67.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 5, 2024
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 25, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
San Diego County 65+
481,993
14.7% of county
County Population
3,289,701
San Diego County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Carlsbad by the Sea is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Carlsbad, California with 33 certified beds. It has been operating since 1975. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
33
Avg Residents/Day
28.5
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 5, 1975
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
San Diego
Last Inspection
Mar 25, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
11.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (8)

F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Dec 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Dec 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Dec 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Dec 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Dec 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.93 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.69 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.75 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.37 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.76 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.31 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
25.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (27)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
FRONT PORCH COMMUNITIES AND SERVICES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Oct 1, 2006
DURANTEAU, NANCYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2021
FORTE, VINCENTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2021
HANDY, JOANNECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2021
JACOBS, LAURACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
KROEKER, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
MCGOVERN, MARIONCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
SPENCER, PETERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2026
TONNU, DIEMLANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
WESSON, OLIVERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
WHITTAKER, SUSANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 23, 2018
KELLY, SEANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 6, 2023
SALVADOR, EDUARDOCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 3, 2017
VRANICH, RACHELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 17, 2022
AKOPYAN, GEVORKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 12, 2022
DELAROSA, SYLVIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 8, 2021
DIGERNESS, PAULAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 8, 2022
KELLY, SEANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 6, 2023
MACANGO, SUSANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 4, 2026
MCMULLIN, MARYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2025
OLSON, KARIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2001
SALVADOR, EDUARDOOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 3, 2017
STEINBERG, KARLOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2015
SUMNER, CRAIGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 31, 2022
FRONT PORCH COMMUNITIES AND SERVICESADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2006
DIGERNESS, PAULAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 6, 2025
STEINBERG, KARLADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2015

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Carlsbad by the Sea and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Carlsbad by the Sea
Carlsbad, CACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Bayshire Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA2.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
La Paloma Healthcare Center
Oceanside, CA4.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Pacific Villas Post Acute
Oceanside, CA4.0 mi
CMS
N/A
Health
N/A
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: None
Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility
Vista, CA4.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Vista View Post Acute
Vista, CA5.9 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Santa Fe Post-Acute
Vista, CA7.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $64,269
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Carlsbad by the Sea
Carlsbad, CA · Current facility
—5/55/55/5None recorded
Bayshire Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA
2.0 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
La Paloma Healthcare Center
Oceanside, CA
4.0 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Pacific Villas Post Acute
Oceanside, CA
4.0 miN/AN/AN/ANone recorded
Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility
Vista, CA
4.6 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Vista View Post Acute
Vista, CA
5.9 mi3/52/54/5None recorded
Santa Fe Post-Acute
Vista, CA
7.7 mi2/52/52/5$64,269

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Carlsbad by the Sea?▾
Carlsbad by the Sea has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Carlsbad by the Sea cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Carlsbad by the Sea participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Carlsbad by the Sea had any health inspection violations?▾
Carlsbad by the Sea had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 25, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Carlsbad by the Sea?▾
Carlsbad by the Sea provides 5.37 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours, 1.69 LPN hours, and 2.93 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 25.0%.
How many beds does Carlsbad by the Sea have?▾
Carlsbad by the Sea has 33 certified beds with an average of 28.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 86% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Front Porch chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Carlsbad by the Sea?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 1 in Carlsbad. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Carlsbad by the Sea?▾
On Google Maps, Carlsbad by the Sea has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 78 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Front Porch

This chain operates 9 facilities. View all →