Oceanside, California
Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch
Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
4490 Mesa Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056
Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch is a senior living community in Oceanside, California offering independent living and assisted living services, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.
- Licensed capacity
- 200 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- August 2002
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings in the state record
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 1
AI summary
Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch has logged 2 Type A findings (the most severe citation class, involving resident safety or care) across more than 24 years of operation, with 1 substantiated allegation showing up recently rather than in the distant past.
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- Track record — Over 24 years of licensure, the community has had only 3 inspections and 2 Type A citations, a light overall footprint for a 200-bed community operating this long.
- Recent 3 years — The most recent inspections (2025, 2024) show no new Type A findings, though one Type B administrative citation and one substantiated allegation were recorded during recent complaint-related activity.
- Complaints — Of the 6 allegations investigated over the licensed period, 1 was substantiated, 3 unsubstantiated, and 2 unfounded, meaning roughly one in six investigated allegations was confirmed.
- Operating tenure — A 24-year operating history gives a reasonably long baseline to judge this record against, and the low inspection count relative to that tenure is itself worth understanding.
- 1.Can you walk us through what the two Type A findings involved and what corrective actions were verified afterward?
- 2.What was the substantiated allegation from the recent period about, and what changes were made in response?
- 3.How does a 200-bed community end up with only three inspections over 24 years — is that typical for this size and location?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #374601258
- 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
- 3
- Complaint investigation visits
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 2
- Type B citations · administrative
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 17
Facility evaluation
Jul 3, 2026
Facility evaluation
Oct 28, 2025
Facility evaluation
Oct 16, 2025
Facility evaluation
Aug 20, 2025
Complaint investigation
Sep 9, 2024
1–5 of 17 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
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Care & support
Daily Care Services
3 services
- Medication management
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
19 features
- Café / Bistro
- Pet Friendly
- Activity room
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Library / Reading room
- Game room / Billiards
- Piano / Music room
- Movie theater / Media room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Fitness center / Gym
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Guest suites
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Emergency call system
- In-Unit Washer/Dryer
- Furnished units
- Kitchenette
Outdoor Spaces
4 features
- Outdoor common space
- Patio seating areas
- Raised garden beds
- Walking paths
Dining Options
6 features
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Professional chef
- International cuisine
- Room service
- Restaurant-style dining
- Private Dining Room
Transportation
2 features- Personal Vehicle Parking
- Scheduled transportation
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Guest meals available
Community Services
2 features- Grocery shopping & errands
- Maintenance services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.3Average RatingAveraged from 74 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch is widely praised for warm, attentive staff and strong activities and dining, though families should ask about property layout, lost-item handling, and how care needs are managed as they increase.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers consistently describe staff as friendly, helpful, and attentive, with several noting quick response times and compassionate support during medical emergencies and end-of-life care.
- Activities — Families and residents repeatedly highlight a robust activities calendar, including outings, happy hours, and special events that residents enjoy.
- Dining — Many reviews describe the food as good to excellent with nice variety, though a few mention slow service or limited meal plans.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is frequently described as beautiful, clean, and well-maintained, with a recent renovation praised and a comfortable, welcoming environment.
- Daily life & dignity — Residents mention spacious apartments with full kitchens and the ability to age in place with added care services rather than having to relocate.
- Communication — A couple of families reported frustration when a resident's motorized scooter went missing and felt their concerns were not adequately addressed or compensated.
- Atmosphere & grounds — One tour noted the campus is spread out with residents walking between buildings for meals and activities, which may be a consideration for those with mobility limitations.
- Value & pricing — Ask how pricing scales as care needs increase, since some reviews mention added charges for services like medication management or extra meals.
- Staff & care — Families should confirm current memory care capabilities, as one review noted the community does not fully support residents whose cognitive needs progress beyond assisted living.
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