850 Del Mar Downs Rd
Solana Beach, CA 92075
130 beds • Est. 2009 (17 years) • Get directions
La Vida del Mar recorded 3 state citations and 1 verified complaint since 2021 across 13 inspections. The 1 serious citation, from March 2026, found that a staff member had worked at the facility for 1-2 years without their background clearance properly associated with the facility, resulting in a $500 civil penalty; the facility missed the correction deadline and incurred an additional $600 penalty before resolving the issue. The substantiated complaint, from January 2026, found that the facility had stopped sending required incident reports to state licensing as of November 2025 and that 1 staff member failed to report a suspected case of resident neglect, yielding 2 minor citations. State investigators also reviewed a 2023 complaint about a patio tripping hazard and 2026 complaints about call system response times and care note editing; all were found unsubstantiated, with inspectors confirming the pathway was in good repair and records showing staff responded to call signals within 12 minutes on the night in question.
La Vida Del Mar is a 130-bed assisted living community in Solana Beach, one of the most desirable coastal towns in North San Diego County. Its beachside location and strong safety record position it as a top-tier option for families who can afford ultra-premium pricing.
Excellent safety record
A safety score of 9.3 reflects consistently clean inspections — families can feel confident that state oversight has found this community well-managed.
Coveted beach town location
Solana Beach is a quiet, upscale coastal community between Del Mar and Encinitas. The oceanside setting, walkable village, and year-round mild weather are hard to match.
Large community with coastal charm
At 130 beds, La Vida Del Mar offers the amenities and staffing of a large community while benefiting from Solana Beach's intimate, small-town character.
Strong safety-to-price alignment
Unlike some premium communities that charge top dollar with mediocre safety records, La Vida Del Mar's inspection history backs up its positioning.
Ultra-premium pricing
Among the most expensive communities in San Diego County. The price reflects the Solana Beach location and upscale positioning, but families should tour and compare before committing.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
850 Del Mar Downs Rd, Solana Beach, CA 92075
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