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Glenbrook
1950 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009
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.
Glenbrook, in Carlsbad, California, is certified for 94 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Continuing Life chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 10, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 25.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $9K.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.2 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 30.9%.
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 | 24 | 35 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 25.5 | 34.2 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30.9% | 37.5% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $9,311 | $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: 19 Sep 2025, 24 Aug 2023.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×11 E ×3 F ×9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 19 Sep 2025 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 19 Sep 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 19 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | F | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 23 Aug 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 16 Jan 2020 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | F | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2020 |
| 16 Jan 2020 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2020 |
| 16 Jan 2020 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2020 |
| 16 Jan 2020 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2020 |
| 16 Jan 2020 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2020 |
| 16 Jan 2020 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | F | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2020 |
| 16 Jan 2020 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2020 |
| 16 Jan 2020 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2020 |
| 16 Jan 2020 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug 2023 | Fine | $9,311 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 30.9%, RNs 41.2%; 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 | 7.3% | 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 | 5.3% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.0% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.0% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.8% | 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: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Glenbrook Hc Llc. Chain: Continuing Life (6 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 |
| Carlsbad By the Sea | Carlsbad | 33 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 24.2 | — | 25 Mar 2026 |
| 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 |
| 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 Glenbrook been cited for?
24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Glenbrook been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $9K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Glenbrook compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.2 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Glenbrook?
It is part of the Continuing Life chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Glenbrook last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Sep 2025.
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.