3535 Manchester Ave
Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007
175 beds • Est. 2012 (13 years) • Get directions
Belmont Village Cardiff has 13 state citations (4 serious, 9 minor) and 11 verified complaints since 2021 across 21 inspections, with the most recent inspection in March 2026. The most serious substantiated finding involved a 2021 power outage during which a resident fell in complete darkness after the facility lacked adequate backup lighting, remained on the floor overnight, and was later transported to the hospital with a spinal cord injury after staff did not arrange prompt medical evaluation following the fall. A substantiated complaint from 2019 found that cleaning supplies were left accessible to residents with dementia in the memory care unit, resulting in a serious state citation. Inspectors also issued a technical advisory in 2021 regarding medication administration after records showed a prescribed PRN medication was not given to a resident during an episode of agitation.
Belmont Village Cardiff is a 175-bed assisted living and memory care community in Cardiff by the Sea, a charming coastal village within the city of Encinitas in North San Diego County. The community pairs Belmont Village's structured care programs with one of the most desirable coastal settings in Southern California.
The laid-back beach-town atmosphere distinguishes this location from other Belmont Village communities.
Couples with mismatched care needs can stay together
The building is licensed throughout for the highest level of care, so one partner can receive memory care while the other lives independently — without either relocating.
Circle of Friends program for mild cognitive impairment
A dedicated therapeutic program for residents with MCI or early-to-moderate memory loss, distinct from the full memory care neighborhood — a middle tier most facilities don't offer.
On-site therapy without a separate referral
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available on-site. Useful if recovery or ongoing therapy is part of the care plan.
San Elijo Lagoon views, Scripps Hospital nearby
Located along Manchester Avenue in North San Diego County with lagoon views. Scripps Memorial Hospital is a short drive away — relevant if specialist access matters.
Safety score is below average
FYI Safety Score of 5.7/10 is below the statewide median. Worth asking about recent inspection history and any corrective actions taken.
Large 175-bed community
At 175 beds, this is a large-scale operation. Ask how staffing ratios and care plan individualization hold up at that census.
Pricing starts around $6,700/month
Facility-verified starting price. Ask what care level and room type that reflects — and how much the monthly rate increases as care needs escalate.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
3535 Manchester Ave, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007
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