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La Vida Del Mar
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 130 residents
- Phone
- (858) 755-1224
- Address
- 850 Del Mar Downs Rd
- 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
4 citations 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.
2026
- 87355(e)(3)Type A
87355(e)(3) "All individuals subject to a criminal record review [...] shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (3) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 87355(c)"This requirment is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA file review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in ensuring that a staff member had their clearance transfered prior to working at the facility, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to 121 out of 121 persons in care.
- 87211(a)(1)Type B
87211(a)(1) Reporting Requirements(a) Each licensee...shall furnish to the licensing agency reports as required by the department... (1) A written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency... within seven days of the occurrence..." Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in ensuring reports were filled and sent to licensing which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to 122 of 122 persons in care.
2021
- 87705(c)(4)Type A
Care of Persons with DementiaThere is an adequate number of direct care staff to support each resident’s physical, social, emotional, safety and health care needs as identified in his/her current appraisal. This requirement is not met based on evidence by: Interviews and records revealed that staff failed to ensure that R1 had adequate staff to support their needs as noted in their care plan. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to 1 out of 112 residents in care.
- 1569.58(a)(2)Type B
Persons prohibited from … employment …(a) The department may prohibit any person from … continuing the employment of, … any employee, …who has done any of the following:(2) Engaged in conduct that is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility, or the people of the State of California. Based on records and interviews, S1 engaged in conduct that is inimical to the financial welfare of four of the 97 residents at the facility. This posed an immediate financial risk to residents in care.
Inspection record
13 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-03-19.
4 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 1 of 3 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Solana Beach
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is La Vida Del Mar licensed in California?
Yes, La Vida Del Mar is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2009.
How many citations does La Vida Del Mar have?
La Vida Del Mar has 4 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 2 Type B citations. It has received 13 visits (4 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 5 other visits).
When was La Vida Del Mar last inspected?
La Vida Del Mar was last inspected on March 19, 2026 (about 2 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is La Vida Del Mar?
La Vida Del Mar is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 130 residents. It is located in Solana Beach, San Diego County, California.
How does La Vida Del Mar compare to other assisted living facilities in San Diego County?
La Vida Del Mar has 4 citations. The county average is 2.8 citations per facility. There are 604 assisted living facilities in San Diego County.
Does La Vida Del Mar have any serious violations?
La Vida Del Mar has 2 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to residents. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has La Vida Del Mar had any complaint inspections?
La Vida Del Mar has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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