Pricing ranges from
    $2,295 – 3,395/month

    Brookdale San Marcos

    1590 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA, 92078
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living

    Pricing

    $2,295+/moStudioAssisted Living
    $2,695+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $3,395+/mo2 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

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 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
    • Internet
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Pet friendly
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.27 · 175 reviews

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      4.4
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      3.9
    • Value

      3.6

    Location

    Map showing location of Brookdale San Marcos

    About Brookdale San Marcos

    Brookdale San Marcos sits in an elegant coastal area where residents can find comfort and care in a peaceful setting, offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing all on one campus so that people who need more help as they get older can stay in the same place without big moves, and they provide personal help with things like bathing, dressing, and taking medicines. Each apartment has a private patio or balcony, kitchen appliances, and cable TV, and people can choose from alcove, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom floor plans, all of them are pet-friendly and have WiFi, with a call system for emergencies, and while there are large areas like common dining rooms and gardens, every apartment gives some space for quiet or visits from family. The staff includes licensed nurses and caregivers on duty day and night, and people can get help with daily needs like housekeeping, laundry, meals, and medication reminders, while special services support people with diabetes diets, mobility challenges, or memory problems caused by Alzheimer's or dementia using routines built to keep people safe and comfortable, and the team is trained to manage emergencies anytime, day or night. Residents can swim in the outdoor pool or relax in the hot tub spa, take fitness classes, or join activities like arts and crafts, music, Tai Chi, and games, and many people enjoy the organized day trips, shopping excursions, and community events which help keep people connected-there are also resident-led clubs and the calendar is full of options for different interests, so nobody has to feel left out. Meals are prepared onsite with attention to nutrition and taste, and there's transportation for shopping, doctor visits, and planned outings, plus a small general store for things people need between trips, while regular visits from healthcare specialists like physical therapists and pharmacy services take some burden off families, and each person gets a care plan that tries to respect their choices and budget. The campus has special accessibility features to help residents with wheelchairs or walkers, with plenty of open parking, a fitness center, and garden paths, and the whole place encourages a sense of community without pressure, so those who want quiet have it, and those who want friends or things to do have those too. Brookdale San Marcos has held its license since 2000, is approved to serve clients of the San Diego Regional Center, and has won awards for activities and quality of care, with on-site security, 24-hour maintenance, and signature programs to support both physical and mental wellness.

    About Brookdale

    We are all aging; some of us never stop living. So when the time comes to determine how you or your loved one will spend their later years in life, you'll have questions… Will I be heard? Will I be forgotten? How can I stay active? Will I be able to still grow as a person? Will my children still look up to me? Or down at me? How can I just be her daughter again? How can I continue to contribute to something meaningful? What do I do now? What do we do next? What do I do…to keep on living my life? Brookdale's senior living solutions will help answer those questions for those who may be in need of an assisted living facility or some other level of senior living care. That's why the people of Brookdale offer new answers to the age-old question of aging. Framing everything we do inside your vision for all the places you'd still like your life to go. As an individual. A couple. A family. Being a trusted partner in bringing all those places you seek in life- to life. By listening to your needs. Understanding the life you want for yourself or your loved one. Then customizing a solution that puts life, close within reach. At Brookdale, you can expect us to be a trusted partner by listening and understanding your needs, discussing potential solutions and options, mutually determining the right thing to do and working with you to take action together. Then we customize a solution that puts the life you want within reach. It is our job to provide solutions for the unmet needs of those who seek senior living solutions. We do this with over 675+ retirement communities with the ability to serve approximately 60,000 residents in 41 states (as of August 30, 2021), and with a wide range of innovative programs and services. Brookdale associates' passion, courage and true sense of partnership make Brookdale what it is. More than a company, it is a calling.

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    State of California Inspection Reports

    26

    Inspections

    1

    Type A Citations

    1

    Type B Citations

    6

    Years of reports

    17 Dec 2024
    Found no evidence to support the allegations that a resident was denied transport to the ER, meals were being overcharged, a new call button pendant was not provided, staff failed to check on a resident in a timely manner, or visitors were denied entry due to COVID.
    20 Nov 2024
    Found zero deficiencies; all areas—resident and staff records, food service, infection control, medications, and safety measures—met requirements.
    15 Dec 2023
    Found no violations identified during an unannounced visit; observed secure medication storage, locked cleaning supplies and sharps, clean living spaces, working safety devices, adequate food supplies, and appropriate staffing with residents and staff engaged in meals and activities.
    15 Dec 2023
    Inspection confirmed compliance with regulations, adequate staffing, cleanliness, and proper storage of medications and personal files.
    07 Nov 2023
    Found that the allegations that staff lacked required training for dementia and transfers, that resident rooms were not sanitary, and that personnel requirements were not met were not supported by the evidence.
    07 Nov 2023
    Investigated complaints related to untrained staff, unsanitary resident rooms, and unmet personnel requirements; found insufficient evidence to support these claims, noting clean conditions and appropriate staff training and coverage.
    04 Aug 2023
    Investigated allegations that staff did not ensure medications were given and that medications were mismanaged; found that the resident stored and self-administered medications, with a brief period during which staff assisted before the resident resumed self-administration. Based on interviews and file review, there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the violations, and the allegations were unsubstantiated at this time.
    04 Aug 2023
    Investigated allegations that staff failed to ensure a resident received their medications and mismanaged those medications; found insufficient evidence to confirm whether these incidents occurred.
    27 Jul 2023
    Found insufficient evidence to prove the allegation that staff failed to follow the addendum to the admissions agreement. Records and interviews showed the higher rent took effect on January 1, 2023 and the approved discount was applied.
    27 Jul 2023
    Interviews and records reviewed did not provide enough evidence to support the allegation that staff were not following the rental amount stated in the addendum to the admissions agreement.
    23 Jun 2023
    Investigated the allegation of unlawful eviction and found that a 30-day eviction notice was issued on 2/7/2023 for delusional behavior and hallucinations, with the resident deemed to require a higher level of care. Interviews and file reviews showed no documentation of a delusion or hallucination diagnosis and no psychiatric evaluation was conducted.
    • § 87224(a)(4)
    23 Jun 2023
    Confirmed the allegation of unlawful eviction based on lack of documentation supporting the reasons given.
    09 Nov 2022
    Investigated a complaint, conducted resident interviews, and found no deficiencies during the visit.
    09 Nov 2022
    No deficiencies were cited during the visit and interviews with residents were conducted.
    18 Jul 2022
    Found that the resident had pressure injuries prior to admission, and interviews plus medical records did not show those injuries occurring during care.
    18 Jul 2022
    Investigated multiple pressure injuries on a resident, but found insufficient evidence to confirm injuries occurred while in care.
    25 Apr 2022
    Found that staff failed to meet the resident's needs by not helping communication when concerns about the resident's broken hearing aids were raised. Found that the allegation that staff refused to provide transportation was unfounded; transportation was provided to an appointment on 4/23/22.
    25 Apr 2022
    Confirmed that staff failed to meet a resident's needs by not assisting with communication when hearing aids were broken, while claims of staff refusing transportation were found to be false.
    10 Mar 2022
    Investigated a death-related case management matter and followed up on a resident incident, conducted an on-site tour where no immediate health or safety concerns were observed. An exit interview with the administrator was conducted.
    10 Mar 2022
    Confirmed no immediate health or safety issues observed during the visit regarding an incident report received.
    • § 87466
    28 Dec 2021
    Found all staff had current criminal record clearances and observed proper infection-control measures, with no deficiencies identified.
    28 Dec 2021
    Confirmed no deficiencies identified during a recent inspection.
    09 Sept 2020
    Investigated several resident-related complaints and found that the privacy incident could not be confirmed due to insufficient details. Found no evidence of improper waste handling, hacking of electronic items, or falsification of medical information, and noted that missing items were handled under the organization’s theft and loss policy.
    09 Sept 2020
    Investigated several allegations concerning resident privacy, staff conduct, safeguarding of property, cleanliness, resident acknowledgement, and record accuracy. Determined that none of the allegations could be substantiated due to insufficient evidence or vague details.
    19 Dec 2019
    Confirmed no immediate health or safety concerns identified during inspection.
    10 Oct 2019
    Investigated an allegation of staff retaliation against a resident for participating in an investigation. Found no evidence to support the claim, concluding the allegation lacked sufficient proof.

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