Carlsbad, CA

Carlsbad By The Sea

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA

(760) 720-4580

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

33

Certified beds

Average residents

26

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Front Porch

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1975-09-05

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.65

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.63

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.75

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.41

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

13%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
98.5%
1.5 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
1.6%
1.6 pts better
3.3%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
6.8%
6.8 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.0%
4.1%
4.1 pts better
5.4%
5.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 10.0%
13.7%
3.7 pts better
19.6%
9.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 8.3%
14.2%
5.9 pts better
16.7%
8.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 2.9%
0.4%
2.5 pts worse
0.1%
2.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 23.3%
10.7%
12.6 pts worse
14.9%
8.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.0%
1 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
1.2%
1.2 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 35.6%
10.9%
24.7 pts worse
19.8%
15.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 0.0%
4.7%
4.7 pts better
5.1%
5.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
94.0%
6 pts better
81.7%
18.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 9.2%
11.2%
2 pts better
12.0%
2.8 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.5%
1.5 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.7%
93.2%
3.5 pts worse
79.7%
10 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 19.5%
23.2%
3.7 pts better
23.9%
4.4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-12-05 · Fire 2024-12-05

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-12-14 · Fire 2023-12-14

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-01-27 · Fire 2023-01-27

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K700 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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.

Corrected 2024-12-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-12-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-12-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

K347 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2023-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-12-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-27

K346 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2023-02-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-27

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-02-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-27

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-02-15

C · Minimal harm 2023-01-27

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2023-02-15

C · Minimal harm 2023-01-27

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-02-15

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2024-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-01-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-01-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-27

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-27

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2023-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-27

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected 2023-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-27

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-27

F849 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected 2023-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-27

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-02-14

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Front Porch Communities And Services

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 9 facilities 2006-10-01
Akopyan, Gevork

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2022-10-12
Cairns, Dawn

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2006-09-29
Delarosa, Sylvia

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-11-08
Digerness, Paula

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-04-08
Duranteau, Nancy

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2021-04-01
Forte, Vincent

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2021-04-01
Handy, Joanne

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 14 facilities 2021-04-01
Jacobs, Laura

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2019-01-01
Kelly, Sean

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2023-03-06
Kelly, Sean

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2023-03-06
Kroeker, Kevin

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2018-01-01
Mcgovern, Marion

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2017-01-01
Mcmullin, Mary

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2025-04-01
Olson, Kari

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2001-02-01
Proctor, Deborah

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2017-01-01
Salvador, Eduardo

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2017-10-03
Salvador, Eduardo

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2017-10-03
Spencer, Peter

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 8 facilities 2026-01-01
Steinberg, Karl

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-07-01
Sumner, Craig

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-10-31
Tonnu, Diemlan

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2018-01-01
Vranich, Rachel

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2022-06-17
Wesson, Oliver

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2017-01-01
Whittaker, Susan

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2018-01-23

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