3535 Manchester Ave
Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007
175 beds • Est. 2012 (13 years) • Get directions
4 serious and 9 minor state citations across 21 state inspections, with 11 substantiated complaints. Last inspected in March 2026.
Safety data last updated July 2026
Part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, the independent safety rating for every California assisted living facility.
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.
Serious safety concerns
4 serious and 9 minor citations across 21 state inspections, with 11 verified complaints. Read the state's full inspection reports and press on what's been fixed before deciding.
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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