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Carlsbad by the Sea

2855 Carlsbad Blvd.

Carlsbad, CA 92008

224 beds • Est. 1999 (26 years)


FYI Safety Score

9.5 Excellent

Despite 1 recent citation, 1 substantiated complaint across 8 inspections — an excellent track record overall. Last inspected in February 2026.


Why we like it

Carlsbad by the Sea is a 224-bed assisted living community in Carlsbad, a coastal city in North San Diego County. Operated by Front Porch, a nonprofit senior living organization, this is one of the largest communities in the region and carries an outstanding safety record.

  • Excellent safety record

    Carlsbad by the Sea holds an FYI Safety Score of 9.7 out of 9.9. Maintaining near-perfect compliance at 224 beds reflects serious operational quality.

  • Nonprofit operator

    Front Porch is a well-established nonprofit senior living organization. Nonprofit operators are mission-driven and typically reinvest surplus into resident care and community improvements.

  • Coastal North County setting

    Carlsbad is one of San Diego County's most desirable coastal cities, with ocean breezes, mild weather year-round, and a relaxed beach-town atmosphere.

  • Full-scale campus

    At 224 beds, this is a large community with the resources for comprehensive programming, specialized care teams, and extensive on-site amenities.

  • No pricing available

    This facility has not published pricing information. Contact them directly for current rates. Expect premium pricing given the coastal location and nonprofit operator.


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Where you'll live

2855 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA 92008

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Amenities & Services

Memory Care Program
Physical Therapy
Dining
Activities Program
Movie Theater

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Carlsbad by the Sea?
Carlsbad by the Sea has a FYI Safety Score of 9.5 out of 9.9, our proprietary score based on California state inspection records. 1 state citations and 1 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 8 inspections.
Does Carlsbad by the Sea accept Medi-Cal?
Carlsbad by the Sea is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Carlsbad by the Sea last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Carlsbad by the Sea was on 2026-02-19. The facility has received 8 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Carlsbad by the Sea have?
Carlsbad by the Sea has 1 state citations and 1 verified complaints since 2021 across 8 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 9.5 out of 9.9, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Carlsbad by the Sea been in operation?
Carlsbad by the Sea has been licensed for 26 years in Carlsbad, California, with a licensed capacity of 224 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
374600799
Size
224 beds (Large Community (50+ beds))
Licensed Since
August 4, 1999 (26 years)
Licensee
Front Porch Communities and Services
Administrator
Digerness, Paula
Phone
(760) 492-3359
Address
2855 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA 92008

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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