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Carlsbad by the Sea
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 224 residents
- Phone
- (760) 492-3359
- Address
- 2855 Carlsbad Blvd.
- Licensed since
San Diego County context
604*CCLD
Total facilities
2.8*CCLD
Avg citations
9.0*CCLD
Avg visits
3.1*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
1 citation on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
- 1569.652Type B
1569.652 Termination of Admission agreement upon death of resident, etc.: “(c) A refund of any fees paid in advance covering the time after the resident’s personal property has been removed from the facility shall be issued to the individual, individuals, or entity contractually responsible for the fees, or, if the deceased resident paid the fees, to the resident’s estate, within 15 days after the property is removed.” This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on records and interviews, for 1 of 201 residents (R1), Licensee did not refund fees paid in advance, covering the time after R1 died and their personal property was removed from the facility, to R1’s estate within 15 days. This posed a potential personal rights violation to residents in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-02-19.
4 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Carlsbad
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Carlsbad by the Sea licensed in California?
Yes, Carlsbad by the Sea is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1999.
How many citations does Carlsbad by the Sea have?
Carlsbad by the Sea has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 7 visits (4 inspections, 2 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Carlsbad by the Sea last inspected?
Carlsbad by the Sea was last inspected on February 19, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Carlsbad by the Sea?
Carlsbad by the Sea is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), which provides a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing with a licensed capacity of 224 residents. It is located in Carlsbad, San Diego County, California.
How does Carlsbad by the Sea compare to other assisted living facilities in San Diego County?
Carlsbad by the Sea has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.8 citations per facility. There are 604 assisted living facilities in San Diego County.
Does Carlsbad by the Sea have any serious violations?
Carlsbad by the Sea has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Carlsbad by the Sea had any complaint inspections?
Carlsbad by the Sea has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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