Glenbrook
1950 Calle Barcelona · Carlsbad, CA · 92009 · 7607046800
94 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Continuing Life Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.25 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.95 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.76 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $9,311 |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G August 24, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F August 24, 2023
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 24, 2023
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 24, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F January 16, 2020
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected February 15, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 16, 2020
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.
Corrected February 15, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 16, 2020
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected February 15, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 16, 2020
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.
Corrected February 15, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2020
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected February 15, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 16, 2020
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 15, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 16, 2020
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected February 15, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2020
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected February 15, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 15, 2020 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 23, 2023 | Fine | $9,311 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555806 · certified since May 13, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.