Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad By The Sea
Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living
2855 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Carlsbad By The Sea is an assisted living, memory care, and independent living community in Carlsbad, California.
- Licensed capacity
- 224 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- August 1999
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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State record available
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 1
AI summary
Across 27 years of operation, Carlsbad By The Sea has never received a Type A citation, the state's most severe class of finding tied to resident safety or care, with only a single administrative citation and one substantiated allegation on record.
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- Track record — Over more than two and a half decades of licensure, the community has accumulated zero Type A citations and just one Type B administrative citation, indicating no pattern of safety-related findings.
- Recent 3 years — The past three years show the same clean trajectory as the lifetime record: no Type A citations, one administrative citation, and one substantiated allegation, consistent with steady oversight rather than a recent shift.
- Operating tenure — With 27 years of continuous licensure and regular inspection cycles, this is a long-established record that gives families a solid basis for confidence in the absence of severe findings.
- Complaints — Of six investigated allegations over the licensed period, one was substantiated and five were unsubstantiated, a low substantiation rate that suggests complaints have generally not held up on investigation.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #374600799
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 4
- Complaint investigation visits
- 2
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 1
- Substantiated allegations
- 1
Available reports · 8
Complaint investigation
Feb 19, 2026
Facility evaluation
Aug 28, 2025
Facility evaluation
Oct 17, 2024
Facility evaluation
May 29, 2024
Complaint investigation
Apr 29, 2024
1–5 of 8 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
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Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
16 features
- Private bathroom
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Kitchenette
- Cable TV
- Air conditioning
- Furnished units
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Game room / Billiards
- Emergency call system
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
Dining Options
4 features
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Professional chef
- Restaurant-style dining
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Family support services
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.5Average RatingAveraged from 78 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Reviewers consistently praise Carlsbad By The Sea for attentive staff, strong rehab care, and a stunning oceanfront setting, though families should verify long-term pricing and higher-care transitions.
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- Staff & care — Residents and families repeatedly highlight warm, attentive staff who know residents by name and provide responsive medical and rehabilitation care.
- Activities — Activities coordinators are frequently praised for creative, engaging programs like chair yoga, chair volleyball, and outings such as short hikes.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The oceanfront location, elegant common areas, and rooftop deck with ocean views are consistently described as resort-like and beautiful.
- Dining — Reviewers, including those recovering from surgery, consistently describe the food as great and a highlight of their stay.
- Daily life & dignity — Long-term residents describe a close-knit community where friendships form easily and care remains strong across different levels of need.
- Value & pricing — Reviews don't detail costs, so families should confirm current pricing and how fees change as care needs increase over time.
- Communication — It's worth asking how the community communicates with families about care plan changes, especially during transitions between care levels.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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