Carlsbad By The Sea
Carlsbad, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056496) · 33 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (760) 720-4580 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Carlsbad By The Sea holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above California's state average of 3.16 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Carlsbad By The Sea reports 5.374 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and nursing turnover of 25.0%.
Carlsbad By The Sea has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS; the facility also has no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted.
About this facility
Carlsbad By The Sea is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Carlsbad, San Diego County, California, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility has been certified since September 1975 and holds 33 certified beds, with an average of 28.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Carlsbad By The Sea holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, its quality measure rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 5.374 hours per resident per day, including 0.75413 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Carlsbad By The Sea is part of the Front Porch chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average rating of 4.8 stars across the chain. CMS records show no ownership change in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Carlsbad By The Sea has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.374 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours, with a 25.0% nursing turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is recorded for this facility in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 33 certified beds with an average of 28.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Front Porch chain, which operates 9 facilities averaging 4.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 5, 1975.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Carlsbad By The Sea scores 5 stars in all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7607204580 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7607204580 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056496?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.