How safe is Carlsbad by the Sea?

Carlsbad by the Sea has a FYI Safety Score of 8.8 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 1 state citations and 1 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 7 inspections.

Does Carlsbad by the Sea offer memory care?

Carlsbad by the Sea does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.

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 7 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 7 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 8.8 out of 10, 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.

Carlsbad by the Sea

2855 Carlsbad Blvd.

Carlsbad, CA 92008

224 beds • Est. 1999 (26 years) • Get directions

FYI Safety Score™

8.8 Good

Carlsbad by the Sea recorded 1 minor state citation and 1 verified complaint since 2021 across 7 inspections. The citation arose from a 2024 billing matter: after a resident died with prepaid rent remaining, the facility withheld the refund to offset a balance owed at its affiliated skilled nursing facility; regulators found this violated the requirement to disburse refunds within 15 days of a room being vacated, regardless of separate outstanding debts. The remaining 5 complaints filed over this period were investigated and found unsubstantiated, including 2026 allegations that staff disrupted a resident's sleep and restricted their movement, and a 2023 complaint involving a resident skin injury. Annual inspections in 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025 each concluded with no deficiencies cited.

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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.

Exceptional safety record
FYI Safety Score 9.7/10 — one of the strongest records among large assisted living communities in California.
CCRC on-site continuum
Independent living, assisted living, and a 33-bed skilled nursing care center are all on one campus, so care transitions don't require relocation.
Carlsbad Blvd location
Situated at 2855 Carlsbad Blvd, within 0.4 miles of Magee Park, the State Street Farmer's Market, and multiple restaurants in Carlsbad Village.
14 dedicated assisted living residences
Assisted living has its own wing of 14 residences overlooking the center courtyard, some with ocean views — not units scattered throughout a larger independent building.
No pricing published
The site directs all pricing inquiries to a phone call or financial assessment form. Ask for a full fee schedule before touring.
Memory care not yet available
Memory care is listed as 'coming in 2028.' Families whose loved one may need memory care in the near term should factor this into their planning.
224-bed community
At 224 beds this is a large campus. Ask how assisted living residents are integrated with the broader independent living population day-to-day.

Pricing not yet available

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 8.8 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 1 state citations and 1 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 7 inspections.
Does Carlsbad by the Sea offer memory care?: Carlsbad by the Sea does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
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 7 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 7 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 8.8 out of 10, 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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