Pricing ranges from
    $5,429 – 6,514/month

    La Marea Senior Living

    5592 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
    4.6 · 81 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care

    Pricing

    $5,429+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $6,514+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Spa
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Cafe
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.63 · 81 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.5
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      4.7
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      3.2

    Location

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    About La Marea Senior Living

    La Marea Senior Living sits in Carlsbad, California, offering seniors a comfortable, stress-free place to live while getting support if needed, and you know, this community does try to make things straightforward by providing different types of care like assisted living, memory care-including Generations Memory Care-and even options for more independent or continuing care as folks' needs change, so whether someone needs help with daily living or more focused memory support, staff aim to provide care tailored to each person. La Marea offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, with private or shared options, all finished with attention to detail and spacious bathrooms, which can really matter for comfort, and there's regular housekeeping and laundry help, which takes some of the daily burden off the residents. The Elevate® dining experience brings restaurant-style meals and even a full-service bar and bistro with TVs for folks to socialize, watch a game, or just enjoy a good meal, and when it's nice out-and it really is nice in Carlsbad-there's an outdoor patio and a garden terrace for eating or sitting with a view of the California scenery.

    The facility supports senior wellness and social engagement with a range of community spaces like a multimedia lounge, theater room, fitness center for exercise classes, a salon and spa, and game and activity rooms for painting, cards, or whatever hobbies people enjoy, while courtyards with firepits and grilling areas offer ways to relax outside. Residents can join the Vibrant Life® program, which puts together a calendar full of leisure, educational, and social activities, and for those living with dementia or Alzheimer's, La Marea provides extra support, safety, and activities through Generations Memory Care, along with resources and educational materials to help residents and their families understand dementia, early signs, prevention, legal planning, and more, including podcasts and educational episodes. There's always staff on hand for medication management, help with prescriptions, monitoring health, and keeping everyone safe, with a wellness office set up to work closely with outside care providers as needed.

    La Marea makes sure group outings and appointments are easier by providing scheduled transportation and offers amenities that let folks stay active, keep their minds busy, or simply relax, all designed to help residents feel engaged, safe, and respected, and it all goes back to their aim for residents to live vibrant, dignified lives with care that fits their needs, whether they're living independently or require more support as time goes on, so overall you'll find a balanced mix of personal support, tailored programs, and social opportunities here, along with caring staff who look out for everyone's well-being.

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    State of California Inspection Reports

    26

    Inspections

    2

    Type A Citations

    6

    Type B Citations

    4

    Years of reports

    11 Apr 2025
    Found 103 residents in care, within a licensed capacity of 125 non-ambulatory (15 bedridden). Reviewed records, confidential files stored in locked areas; due to time constraints, a follow-up visit is needed; no deficiencies cited; an exit interview was conducted.
    • § 9058
    02 Jan 2025
    Investigated a medication error involving a resident on 12/12/2024; no deficiencies were cited during the visit.
    27 Nov 2024
    Found five specific allegations—hygiene care for a visually impaired resident, a malodorous environment, staff assisting residents to the dining hall, untrained staff providing care, and rough handling during dressing. Found no evidence to support these claims.
    22 Nov 2024
    Identified that staff did not respond to residents' call buttons in a timely manner, with 76 instances of responses exceeding 20 minutes between 01/22/2024 and 02/05/2024, including waits up to 30 minutes, mostly during early morning hours.
    • § 87411(a)
    21 Aug 2024
    Investigated the allegation that staff did not provide adequate food service for residents. Found meals were adequate, of good quality, and properly handled and served; residents and staff confirmed satisfaction, and records showed appropriate training and food safety checks, with insufficient evidence to prove a violation.
    21 Aug 2024
    Investigated the allegation of inadequate food service and found no substantial evidence to support the claim, with observations and interviews indicating adequate food quality and service.
    23 May 2024
    Identified one deficiency after a medication error in which nine residents missed their doses due to staffing shortages during the evening shift. No residents experienced adverse effects, welfare checks showed no safety concerns, and doctors and responsible parties were informed.
    23 May 2024
    Confirmed medication error due to staffing shortage, leading to missed medications for several residents. No adverse effects reported, and corrective actions were implemented by the facility.
    • § 87465(c)(2)
    27 Mar 2024
    Investigated allegations that a staff member mistreated residents, including rough handling during incontinence care of one resident and giving another resident a cold shower, with concerns that a third resident was left cold, with blankets on the floor and a window open. Found the staff member was suspended and later terminated, authorities were notified, a written report about the third incident was not submitted, and two deficiencies with a civil penalty were cited.
    • § 87211(a)(1)
    • § 87468.2(a)(8)
    27 Mar 2024
    Investigated a medication incident involving a resident; found the resident alert and well, interviews with the resident and staff and review of care and medical records completed; no deficiencies observed.
    27 Mar 2024
    Confirmed no deficiencies found during the visit following an incident involving a resident and medication.
    19 Mar 2024
    Found 86 residents in care; site was clean, safe, and well maintained, with functioning doors and windows, proper food storage, and adequate furnishings and supplies. Found no deficiencies cited; interviews with staff and residents and file reviews showed required documents present and confidential records stored securely.
    19 Mar 2024
    Confirmed no deficiencies during the inspection. Total of 86 residents in care.
    24 Jan 2024
    Identified that a resident left the home unattended on 01/13/2024, was located and returned unharmed about 30 minutes later. Found staff training gaps regarding the resident’s cognitive limits, a missing absentee notification plan, and a delay in reporting the incident to the physician and responsible party, resulting in two deficiencies.
    24 Jan 2024
    LPAs conducted an unannounced visit in response to an incident where a resident eloped from the facility. Staff allowed the resident to leave unsupervised, leading to deficiencies being cited.
    • § 1569.317
    • § 87411(a)
    • § 87211(a)(1)
    27 Jun 2023
    Found insufficient evidence to prove the allegation that Covid-19 protocols were not followed. Interviews, direct observations, and records indicated consistent adherence to infection control protocols and ongoing communication with health authorities.
    27 Jun 2023
    Found that the license number appeared in all online and print ads during January 2023. The allegation that the license number was not included in an advertisement was unfounded.
    27 Jun 2023
    Investigated complaint about Covid-19 protocols and found no evidence of violations. Staff and residents praised infection control measures, and records showed adherence to protocols.
    18 Nov 2022
    Found insufficient evidence to prove the allegation that toilet paper was not provided for residents in the shared bathroom. Records showed that a resident with dementia sometimes used large amounts of toilet paper and later used a towel after toilet use when paper ran out, but this did not establish a pattern of failing to supply hygiene items.
    18 Nov 2022
    Investigated the allegation that staff failed to provide hygiene supplies; determined there was insufficient evidence to prove this, as resident's use of toilet paper to clean surfaces was found to be the cause.
    15 Apr 2022
    Found no deficiencies; all staff had current criminal record clearances, and infection-control procedures were in place during the visit.
    15 Apr 2022
    Conducted unannounced visit, no deficiencies cited, all staff have current clearances.
    30 Mar 2021
    Found the home clean and in good repair with clear pathways, and bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and common areas were compliant. Noted capacity to serve 125 residents, with up to 15 bedridden, no firearms or ammunition on site, and an exit interview was conducted.
    30 Mar 2021
    Confirmed compliance with regulations during inspection. Clean and well-maintained facility observed, no safety concerns identified.
    10 Feb 2021
    Confirmed that the applicant and administrator completed Component II, their identities were verified, and they were advised to submit a signed LIC 809 with photo ID. Confirmed their understanding of operation, staff and administrator qualifications, program policies, grievances, and required documents and clearances such as background checks, health screening, fire clearance, and First Aid/CPR certification.
    10 Feb 2021
    Confirmed understanding of facility operations, staff qualifications, program policies, physical plant, and application requirements during initial inspection.

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