Carlsbad by the Sea in Carlsbad, CA

Carlsbad by the Sea is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Carlsbad, California. It is located in San Diego county at 2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, California 92008. You can reach out to the office of Carlsbad by the Sea via phone at (760) 720-4580. This skilled nursing facility has 33 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 86.36%. The nursing facility is classified as "Continuing Care Retirement Community" by CMS and its legal business name is Front Porch Communities and Services and has the following ownership type - Non Profit - Corporation. It is part of Front Porch, a chain of 9 nursing homes.

Carlsbad by the Sea (Medicare CCN 056496) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1975 (51 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in March, 2026.

Contact Information

Carlsbad by the Sea
2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, California 92008
(760) 720-4580

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Nursing Home Profile

NameCarlsbad by the Sea
Location2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, California
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds33
Occupancy Rate86.36%
Medicare ID (CCN)056496
Legal Business NameFront Porch Communities and Services
Ownership TypeNon Profit - Corporation
ChainFront Porch (9 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating4.8 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Carlsbad by the Sea in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1265518872
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameFront Porch Communities and Services
Doing Business AsCarlsbad by the Sea
Address2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone Number760-720-4580

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Carlsbad by the Sea are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Carlsbad by the Sea give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Carlsbad by the Sea, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day5.373.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.750.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.690.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.932.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend4.763.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.480.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.310.07
Total nursing staff turnover25%45.8%
Registered nurse turnoverNot available: the staffing data did not meet CMS's criteria for this measure42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$0
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties0

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in March, 2026, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Carlsbad by the Sea for 2 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). All 8 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Mar 25, 2026Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 22, 2026
Mar 25, 2026Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 22, 2026
Dec 5, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Dec 31, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 31, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 31, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 31, 2024
Dec 14, 2023Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 10, 2024
Dec 14, 2023Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 10, 2024

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Carlsbad by the Sea, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased813.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight05.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder00.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection01.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms012.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained3.850.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury03.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10082.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication01.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedNot Available14.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication419.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccineNot Available95.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine89.7179.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers04.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence20.3419.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication015.38

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