1440 South Melrose Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
95 beds • Est. 2008 (17 years) • Get directions
Aegis Assisted Living at Shadowridge recorded 7 state citations (2 serious, 5 minor) and 5 verified complaints since 2021 across 26 inspections, with the last inspection on February 27, 2026. Verified findings include a 2019 incident in which a memory care resident with dementia exited through an unlocked side door and was found in an outdoor patio after approximately 1 hour, hospitalized with a rib fracture, a finger fracture, multiple contusions, and lacerations. A 2021 incident involved a resident who died from complications of a cervical spine fracture attributed to blunt force injury to the head and neck. In February 2022, a staff member found a resident on the floor but left without conducting an assessment or calling for assistance; the resident was discovered with facial bruising later that evening. Also in 2021, the facility failed to report COVID-19 positive cases to Community Care Licensing as required, delaying regulatory response. The most recent complaint investigation, conducted February 27, 2026, arose from a former employee's allegations about resident restraint and care quality; interviews with current staff, residents, and outside sources did not corroborate the allegations.
Aegis at Shadowridge is a 95-bed assisted living community in Oceanside, nestled in the Shadowridge residential neighborhood of North San Diego County. The coastal location puts residents just a few miles from the beach, with the mild year-round climate that draws so many families to this part of Southern California.
As part of the Aegis chain, the community benefits from established care protocols and staffing standards across a well-known regional operator.
Coastal North County location
Situated in Oceanside's Shadowridge neighborhood, residents are close to the coast with access to mild Pacific breezes and nearby shopping and dining along Mission Avenue.
Mid-size community with structure
At 95 beds, the community is large enough to offer a range of programming and amenities while still maintaining a sense of familiarity among residents and staff.
Established regional operator
Aegis Senior Communities operates multiple locations across the West Coast, bringing standardized care training and operational consistency to each property.
Chain-operated feel
Families looking for a small, home-like environment may find the 95-bed format feels more institutional than a boutique residential care home.
Inland neighborhood
While Oceanside is a coastal city, Shadowridge sits a few miles from the waterfront — ocean views are not part of the day-to-day experience here.
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1440 South Melrose Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056
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$4,599/mo
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