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The Gardens
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 15 residents
- Phone
- (760) 729-1411
- Address
- 4380 Highland Drive
- 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
5 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.
2025
- 87411(f)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that three (3) out of six (6) staff (S1-S3) did not have a health screening on file which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 87468.1(a)(1)Type B
87468.2 Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities (a) In addition to the rights listed in Section 87468.1, Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities, residents in privately operated residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (1) To have a reasonable level of personal privacy in accommodations, medical treatment, personal care and assistance, visits, communications, telephone conversations, use of the Internet, and meetings of resident and family groups. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on review of records, interviews, and observations, the license did not ensure reasonable level of privacy when placing a camera, which posed a potential personal rights risk to 1 of 12 residents in care.
2023
- 1569.618(c)(3)Type B
Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 of 6 persons which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.695(c)Type B
Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87415(a)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 of 6 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-06-26.
4 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Carlsbad
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Gardens licensed in California?
Yes, The Gardens is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2011.
How many citations does The Gardens have?
The Gardens has 5 citations on record: 5 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (4 inspections, 1 complaint visit).
When was The Gardens last inspected?
The Gardens was last inspected on June 26, 2025 (about 12 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is The Gardens?
The Gardens is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 15 residents. It is located in Carlsbad, San Diego County, California.
How does The Gardens compare to other assisted living facilities in San Diego County?
The Gardens has 5 citations. The county average is 2.8 citations per facility. There are 604 assisted living facilities in San Diego County.
Does The Gardens have any serious violations?
The Gardens has no Type A (serious) citations. All 5 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has The Gardens had any complaint inspections?
The Gardens has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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