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Sapphire Lake San Marcos
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (760) 471-1157
- Address
- 839 La Tierra 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
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.
- 87705(f)(1)Type A
Based on observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by leaving a knife on the kitchen counter accessible to residents which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
7 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-05-11.
5 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in San Marcos
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Sapphire Lake San Marcos licensed in California?
Yes, Sapphire Lake San Marcos is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2015.
How many citations does Sapphire Lake San Marcos have?
Sapphire Lake San Marcos has 1 citation on record: 1 Type A (more serious) citation. It has received 7 visits (5 inspections, 2 complaint visits).
When was Sapphire Lake San Marcos last inspected?
Sapphire Lake San Marcos was last inspected on May 11, 2026 (1 week ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Sapphire Lake San Marcos?
Sapphire 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 6 residents. It is located in San Marcos, San Diego County, California.
How does Sapphire Lake San Marcos compare to other assisted living facilities in San Diego County?
Sapphire Lake San Marcos 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 Sapphire Lake San Marcos have any serious violations?
Sapphire Lake San Marcos has 1 Type A citation 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 Sapphire Lake San Marcos had any complaint inspections?
Sapphire Lake San Marcos has received 2 complaint-triggered inspections. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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