Carlsbad, California
La Marea Senior Living
Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living
5592 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008
La Marea is a senior living community in Carlsbad, CA offering Assisted Living and SHINE® Memory Care.
- Licensed capacity
- 125 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- April 2021
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings to review
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 2
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 7
AI summary
La Marea Senior Living has 2 Type A findings (the most severe citation class, involving resident safety or care) and 5 Type B administrative findings across 5.4 years of operation, with both Type A findings occurring within the past three years alongside a notable volume of complaint activity.
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- Track record — Over roughly 5 years of licensure, the community has accumulated 2 Type A and 5 Type B citations, and both Type A findings fall within the most recent 3-year window rather than being spread evenly across the licensed period.
- Complaints — 13 complaint investigations occurred in the past 3 years against only 3 inspections in that same window, and 0 complaint investigations are recorded for the full lifetime total, which points to a recent, concentrated surge in complaint activity rather than a steady pattern.
- Substantiated allegations — 10 of the allegations investigated were substantiated, roughly 38% of all investigated allegations, which is a meaningful share worth understanding in detail.
- Operating tenure — At 5.4 years licensed with 4 inspections total, there is a moderate but not extensive track record to draw on, and the concentration of findings in the recent period carries more weight given the relatively short overall history.
- 1.Which categories of allegations were substantiated in the past three years, and what corrective actions were taken and verified by the state?
- 2.What specifically led to the 2 Type A citations, and what changes has the community made since to prevent recurrence?
- 3.Given the jump in complaint investigations recently, has there been a change in management, staffing, or ownership that might explain the increase?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #374604411
- 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
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 2
- Type B citations · administrative
- 5
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 31
Complaint investigation
Jul 1, 2026
Complaint investigation
May 21, 2026
Complaint investigation
May 21, 2026
Complaint investigation
May 21, 2026
Facility evaluation
Feb 26, 2026
1–5 of 31 reports
Monthly pricing
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Care & support
Daily Care Services
3 services
- Incontinence care
- Medication management
- Non-ambulatory care
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Memory Care
1 service
- Specialized memory care activities
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
13 features
- Café / Bistro
- Pet Friendly
- Activity room
- Library / Reading room
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Private bathroom
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Fitness center / Gym
- Art studio / Craft room
- Piano / Music room
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Housekeeping Included
Outdoor Spaces
4 features
- Patio seating areas
- Outdoor common space
- Garden / Courtyard
- Raised garden beds
Dining Options
9 features
- Altered-texture food options
- International cuisine
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Room service
- Accommodates special diets
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Private Dining Room
Transportation
2 features- Personal Vehicle Parking
- Scheduled transportation
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Guest meals available
Community Services
3 features- Grocery shopping & errands
- Concierge services
- Base Veteran Discount
Reviews
Online reputation
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 71 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
La Marea earns strong praise for compassionate staff, beautiful grounds, and rich activities, but families should ask about recent staffing turnover and care consistency.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe caregivers, nurses, and directors as compassionate, attentive, and quick to address concerns, often naming specific staff who went above and beyond.
- Activities — Families consistently highlight a robust activities calendar including outings, live music, crafts, and events that keep residents socially engaged.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is frequently described as beautiful, clean, modern, and welcoming, with a luxurious, resort-like feel.
- Dining — Many reviewers praise the food quality, citing varied menus and standout meals like short ribs and a fine-dining style experience.
- Communication — Several families note that sales staff, executive directors, and nurse managers were personally attentive, knew residents by name, and helped navigate insurance and move-in logistics.
- Staff & care — A number of reviews mention periods of understaffing, high staff turnover, and inconsistent follow-through on services like showering assistance or physical therapy, so families should ask about current staffing levels and retention.
- Communication — Some families reported not being promptly notified of falls or leadership departures, so it's worth confirming how the community handles incident reporting today.
- Value & pricing — A few reviewers found the cost very high and one flagged that assigned care levels can be inflated, so clarify how care levels are assessed and billed before move-in.
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