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The Meridian at Lake San Marcos
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 170 residents
- Phone
- (760) 510-7500
- Address
- 1177 San Marino Dr Bldg 1 & 2
- 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
3 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
- 87506(a)Type B
87506 Resident Records (a)The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete, and current record is maintained for each resident in the facility or in a central administrative location readily available to facility staff and to licensing agency staff. Based on observation, record review, and interviews S1 had Employee Counseling Report due to discrepancies in Controlled Drug Administration Record and during file review, LPA observed 2 out of 10 were not consist with properly documented records.
2024
- 87468.2(a)(4)Type B
87468.2 (a) In addition to the rights...residents...shall have all of the following personal rights:4) To care, supervision, and services that meet their individual needs and are delivered by staff that are sufficient in numbers, qualifications, and competency to meet their needs.This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on the LPA's record review, interviews, the facility staff (S1) was not competent, by stealing $900 from R1.
2022
- 87507(f)Type B
ADMISSIONS AGREEMENT: 87507(f): The licensee shall comply with all applicable terms and conditions set forth in the admission agreement, including all modifications and attachments.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record reviews, the licensee did not issue a refund within 15 days in nine of one hundred forty-one residents which posed a potential personal rights risk to residents in care.
Inspection record
22 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-03-27.
5 routine inspections, 15 complaint visits. 13 complaints on record, 3 of 13 substantiated.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo 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
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in San Marcos
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Meridian at Lake San Marcos licensed in California?
Yes, The Meridian at Lake San Marcos is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2014.
How many citations does The Meridian at Lake San Marcos have?
The Meridian at Lake San Marcos has 3 citations on record: 3 Type B citations. It has received 22 visits (5 inspections, 15 complaint visits, 2 other visits).
When was The Meridian at Lake San Marcos last inspected?
The Meridian at Lake San Marcos was last inspected on March 27, 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 The Meridian at Lake San Marcos?
The Meridian at Lake San Marcos is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 170 residents. It is located in San Marcos, San Diego County, California.
How does The Meridian at Lake San Marcos compare to other assisted living facilities in San Diego County?
The Meridian at Lake San Marcos has 3 citations. The county average is 2.8 citations per facility. There are 604 assisted living facilities in San Diego County.
Does The Meridian at Lake San Marcos have any serious violations?
The Meridian at Lake San Marcos has no Type A (serious) citations. All 3 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has The Meridian at Lake San Marcos had any complaint inspections?
The Meridian at Lake San Marcos has received 15 complaint-triggered inspections. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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