Carlsbad by the Sea
2855 Carlsbad Blvd · Carlsbad, CA · 92008 · 7607204580
33 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Front Porch Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.39 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 22% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
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.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
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.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 27, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2023
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 14, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056496 · certified since September 5, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.