Carlsbad, California
The Gardens
Assisted Living · Residential Care
4380 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
The Gardens is a residential care facility in Carlsbad, CA licensed for 15 residents, offering assisted living and memory care in a home-like setting.
- Licensed capacity
- 15 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- June 2011
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
Over more than 15 years of operation, The Gardens has never received a Type A citation, the state's most severe class of finding tied to resident safety or care, though one complaint investigation resulted in a substantiated allegation and five administrative Type B citations over that period.
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- Track record — Across more than 15 years and five inspections, the community has accumulated only administrative Type B citations, which typically involve paperwork, posting, or minor procedural gaps rather than resident safety or care concerns.
- Operating tenure — A licensed history since 2011 with five inspection cycles gives a reasonably solid basis for confidence in this clean-on-safety record.
- Complaints — One complaint investigation was filed over the entire licensed period, and it was substantiated, meaning the allegation was confirmed; this is worth understanding even though it did not rise to a Type A finding.
- Severity — The absence of any Type A citations across the community's history suggests that state inspections of life safety, medication management, and staff training have not turned up major safety or care deficiencies.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #374603120
- 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
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 1
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 5
- Substantiated allegations
- 1
Available reports · 6
Facility evaluation
Jun 2, 2026
Facility evaluation
Jun 26, 2025
Facility evaluation
Jun 4, 2024
Complaint investigation
Feb 7, 2024
Facility evaluation
Oct 19, 2023
1–5 of 6 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$8,500 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $8,500 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $10,000 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
4 services
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Medication management
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
9 features
- Pet Friendly
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Activity room
- Private bathroom
- Game room / Billiards
- Piano / Music room
- Swimming pool / Hot tub
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Outdoor common space
- Patio seating areas
- Garden / Courtyard
Dining Options
5 features
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Kosher meals available
- Family-style / Communal dining
- Outdoor / Patio dining
- Room service
Transportation
2 features- Personal Vehicle Parking
- Scheduled transportation
Community Services
1 feature- Grocery shopping & errands
Reviews
Online reputation
4.8Average RatingAveraged from 19 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families consistently describe The Gardens as a warm, attentive, family-like home with excellent end-of-life care, though pricing and higher-care-level costs deserve direct questions on tour.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly praise the caregivers and management (often naming David and Elsa) as attentive, patient, and skilled, especially during end-of-life care and hospice coordination.
- Daily life & dignity — Families describe residents as well groomed, deeply cared for, and treated with genuine love, saying the home felt like family rather than a facility.
- Communication — Multiple reviewers note the owner and staff communicated clearly and consistently with families throughout a resident's stay.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The ocean-view setting and peaceful, well-maintained grounds are frequently mentioned as a comforting backdrop for residents.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — Reviewers consistently describe the facility as clean and well run, with wonderful home-cooked meals mentioned alongside tidy accommodations.
- Staff & care — Because most reviews focus on care near end of life, families should ask how staffing and attentiveness are handled for residents needing longer-term or lower-acuity support.
- Value & pricing — Reviews don't address cost, so families should confirm current pricing, what's included, and how fees change if care needs increase.
- Activities — Little is mentioned about structured social activities or programming, so it's worth asking what a typical day looks like beyond personal care.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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