Nursing HomeContinuing Care Retirement Community
Carlsbad by the Sea
Certified beds
224
Avg. 29 residents a day
Ownership
Non-profit
Corporation
Medicare
Certified
Since Sep 1975
Medicaid
Certified
Since Sep 1975
CMS rating
5
Much above average
CMS star ratings
Staffing
| Role | This homeHome | California avgCA | U.S. avgU.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.37 | 4.52 | 3.86 | |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 0.75 | 0.67 | 0.68 | |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | 1.69 | 1.20 | 0.86 | |
| Nurse aide | 2.93 | 2.65 | 2.32 | |
| Total nurse staffing, weekends | 4.76 | 4.09 | 3.42 | |
| Physical therapist | 0.31 | 0.10 | 0.07 |
This homeU.S. average
Staff turnover
| Measure | This homeHome | California avgCA | U.S. avgU.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nursing staff turnover | 25.0% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
| Administrators who left | 0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Staffing is reported by the facility to CMS through payroll-based journal data. California and U.S. averages are calculated by WeFoundCare from the same CMS file (1,165 California and 14,680 U.S. facilities).
Inspections and penalties
Most recent inspection
2health deficiencies
Mar 25, 2026 · 2 standard, 0 complaint
California average: 15.5 · U.S. average: 9.2
California average: 15.5 · U.S. average: 9.2
Prior inspection
4health deficiencies
Dec 5, 2024 · standard and complaint surveys combined
FinesNone
Payment denials0
Infection control citations0
Abuse citation flagNot flagged
Special Focus FacilityNo
Care types offered
Nursing home
Skilled nursing, 224 Medicare-certified beds
Continuing care retirement community
Part of a campus offering more than one level of care
Location
2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008
San Diego County · 4.5 mi from the center of Carlsbad
Facility details
Legal business nameFront Porch Communities and Services
OperatorFront Porch
OwnershipNon-profit corporation
Facilities in chain9
Medicare approvedSep 5, 1975
Chain average rating4.8 of 5
Resident and family councilResident council
Ownership change, last 12 monthsNo
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
CMS Certification Number056496
Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026.
Last updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.
Suggest a correctionLast updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.