4490 Mesa Dr
Oceanside, CA 92056
200 beds • Est. 2002 (24 years) • Get directions
2 serious and 2 minor state citations across 18 state inspections, with 1 substantiated complaint. Last inspected in September 2026.
From ~5 years of state inspection records, as of October 2026. How the score works · Report a data error
Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch is a 200-bed assisted living community in Oceanside, part of the Fairwinds senior living chain. Located in coastal North San Diego County, it's one of the larger communities in the area and benefits from a strong safety record.
The Fairwinds brand is well-established in California senior living.
Solid safety record
A mostly clean inspection record: 2 serious and 2 minor citations across 18 state inspections, with 1 verified complaint. Nothing here stands out as a red flag, though it's still worth asking how any past issues were resolved.
U.S. News & World Report recognized
Named to U.S. News & World Report's Best Independent Living and Best Assisted Living community lists — one of the few Oceanside facilities with that dual designation.
BrainHQ cognitive training on-site
BrainHQ by Posit Science is a signature program — 29 scientifically backed brain-training exercises with personalized tracks, included as part of community life.
Balance Builders program for fall risk
Assisted living residents have access to a dedicated multi-dimensional balance-building program, a specific offering beyond standard fitness classes.
Assisted living costs assessed separately
Care fees are in addition to the base monthly rate and set after an individual needs assessment. Ask for the full cost range across care levels before comparing total cost.
200-bed community
At 200 beds, this is a large facility. Ask how assisted living residents interact with the independent living population and how staff ratios scale.
No memory care offered
Only assisted living is licensed here — families whose loved one may need memory care in the future would need to relocate to a different facility.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
4490 Mesa Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056
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