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Carlsbad By the Sea
2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 33 beds, Carlsbad By the Sea serves Carlsbad in San Diego County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1975.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 8 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 4, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 24.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), above the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 25.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | San Diego Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 8 | 35 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 24.2 | 34.2 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 25.0% | 37.5% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (83 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 25 Mar 2026, 5 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: D ×7 E ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Dec 2023 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 14 Dec 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 25.0%, RNs —; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.0% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.0% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 0.0% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Front Porch Communities And Services. Chain: Front Porch (9 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Porch Communities and Services | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/01/2006 |
| Front Porch Communities and Services | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2006 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in San Diego County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Hills Nursing Center | La Mesa | 100 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 37.0 | $13K | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Arroyo Vista Nursing Center | San Diego | 53 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 49.1 | — | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute | San Diego | 45 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 50 | 111.1 | $87K | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Bradley Court | El Cajon | 56 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 33.9 | — | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Escondido Post Acute | Escondido | 180 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 42 | 23.3 | — | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Friendship Manor Nursing & Rehab Center | National City | 104 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 29 | 27.9 | $297K | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Glenbrook | Carlsbad | 94 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 25.5 | $9K | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Grossmont Hospital D/P SNF | La Mesa | 30 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 46.7 | — | 20 Jun 2025 |
All 83 facilities in San Diego County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Carlsbad By the Sea been cited for?
8 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Carlsbad By the Sea been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Carlsbad By the Sea compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Carlsbad By the Sea?
It is part of the Front Porch chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Front Porch Communities and Services. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Carlsbad By the Sea last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.