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Brookdale Place of San Marcos

1590 W San Marcos Blvd

San Marcos, CA 92078

245 beds • Est. 2000 (25 years)


FYI Safety Score

9.6 Excellent

A strong track record. 1 older citation is on file but nothing in the last 2 years, though 1 substantiated complaint. Last inspected in December 2025.


Why we like it

Brookdale Place of San Marcos is a 245-bed assisted living community in San Marcos, a growing North San Diego County city nestled between Escondido and Carlsbad. This large-campus community combines one of the strongest safety records in the Brookdale network with moderate pricing for the San Diego market.

San Marcos offers a suburban inland setting with easy freeway access to the coast.

  • Near-perfect safety record

    A safety score of 9.8 out of 9.9 is remarkable for a community of this size, suggesting well-established operational discipline and quality oversight.

  • Full-scale campus

    At 245 beds, this is one of the larger Brookdale communities in San Diego County, with the staffing depth and activity variety that comes with scale.

  • Moderate San Diego pricing

    Pricing sits in the mid-range for San Diego County, offering solid value given the excellent safety track record and large community resources.

  • Accessible North County location

    San Marcos has convenient freeway access via the 78 and is within 20 minutes of coastal Carlsbad and Oceanside.

  • Large-scale environment

    A 245-bed community operates at an institutional scale. Families seeking a smaller, home-like atmosphere should consider whether this size feels right.


Pricing

Assisted Living

1 Bedroom$3,495–$4,195/mo
Studio$3,795/mo
2 Bedroom$4,630/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.

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Where you'll live

1590 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078

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Amenities & Services

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Frequently asked questions

How safe is Brookdale Place of San Marcos?
Brookdale Place of San Marcos has a FYI Safety Score of 9.6 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 19 inspections.
How much does Brookdale Place of San Marcos cost?
Brookdale Place of San Marcos starts at $3,495 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Brookdale Place of San Marcos offer memory care?
Brookdale Place of San Marcos does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does Brookdale Place of San Marcos accept Medi-Cal?
Brookdale Place of San Marcos is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Brookdale Place of San Marcos last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Brookdale Place of San Marcos was on 2025-12-08. The facility has received 19 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Brookdale Place of San Marcos have?
Brookdale Place of San Marcos has 1 state citations and 1 verified complaints since 2021 across 19 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 9.6 out of 9.9, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Brookdale Place of San Marcos been in operation?
Brookdale Place of San Marcos has been licensed for 25 years in San Marcos, California, with a licensed capacity of 245 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
374601046
Size
245 beds (Large Community (50+ beds))
Licensed Since
December 26, 2000 (25 years)
Licensee
Blc-Brookdale Place of San Marcos Lp
Administrator
Preston, Mario
Phone
(760) 471-9904
Address
1590 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078

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


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