nursing home in Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad By the Sea
2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008 · (760) 720-4580
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Carlsbad By the Sea at a glance
Carlsbad By the Sea is a 33-bed non-profit nursing home in Carlsbad, California (San Diego County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the California average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 5.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.5 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 25, 2026) found 2 health citations. The California average is 15.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 25% per year (state average 36.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 33
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Front Porch
- Medicare-certified since
- September 5, 1975
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- San Diego County
- CMS Certification Number
- 056496
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.37 hrs | 4.52 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.75 hrs | 0.67 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.93 hrs | 2.65 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.76 hrs | 4.09 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 25% | 36.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 16 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 11 | 105.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $23,986 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 33 | 99 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 29 | 88 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 86.4% | 88.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 1.6% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 4.3% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 12% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 8% | 10.2% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0% | 4% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 7.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 3.8% | 0.4% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 4% | 13.7% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20.3% | 10.2% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 89.7% | 93.2% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.4% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 8 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2026 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 2, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0753 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 2, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 22, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 22, 2026 |
| December 5, 2024 Fire safety | Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0700 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 9, 2024 |
| December 5, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 9, 2024 |
| December 5, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 19, 2024 |
| December 5, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 12, 2024 |
| December 5, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 31, 2024 |
| December 5, 2024 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 31, 2024 |
| December 5, 2024 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 31, 2024 |
| December 5, 2024 Standard | Ensure 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 31, 2024 |
| December 14, 2023 Fire safety | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0347 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 19, 2023 |
| December 14, 2023 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 19, 2023 |
| December 14, 2023 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 10, 2024 |
| December 14, 2023 Standard | Honor 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 10, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRONT PORCH COMMUNITIES AND SERVICES Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/01/2006 |
| DIGERNESS, PAULA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/06/2025 |
| FRONT PORCH COMMUNITIES AND SERVICES Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2006 |
| STEINBERG, KARL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| DURANTEAU, NANCY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2021 |
| FORTE, VINCENT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2021 |
| HANDY, JOANNE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2021 |
| JACOBS, LAURA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| KROEKER, KEVIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| MCGOVERN, MARION Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| SPENCER, PETER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| TONNU, DIEMLAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| WESSON, OLIVER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| WHITTAKER, SUSAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/23/2018 |
| KELLY, SEAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/06/2023 |
| SALVADOR, EDUARDO Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/03/2017 |
| VRANICH, RACHEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/17/2022 |
| AKOPYAN, GEVORK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/12/2022 |
| DELAROSA, SYLVIA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/08/2021 |
| DIGERNESS, PAULA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2022 |
| KELLY, SEAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/06/2023 |
| MACANGO, SUSAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/04/2026 |
| MCMULLIN, MARY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2025 |
| OLSON, KARI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2001 |
| SALVADOR, EDUARDO Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/03/2017 |
| STEINBERG, KARL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| SUMNER, CRAIG Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Carlsbad By the Sea's rating?
Carlsbad By the Sea has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for California nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Carlsbad By the Sea receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a California average of 15.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Carlsbad By the Sea accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Carlsbad By the Sea?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Front Porch. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Carlsbad By the Sea and how do I contact it?
Carlsbad By the Sea is at 2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Phone: (760) 720-4580.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.