CARLSBAD BY THE SEA
2855 CARLSBAD BLVD, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
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How CARLSBAD BY THE SEA Compares
CARLSBAD BY THE SEA is a 33-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Carlsbad, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the California average of 1.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 33 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Carlsbad, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.3% — better than the California average of 11.6% (63% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the California average of 1.6% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the California average of 4.5% (100% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.9% — better than the California average of 23.1% (40% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CARLSBAD BY THE SEA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CARLSBAD BY THE SEA with other nursing homes in Carlsbad.
What keeps CARLSBAD BY THE SEA's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help CARLSBAD BY THE SEA keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 4.3% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help CARLSBAD BY THE SEA keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CARLSBAD BY THE SEA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains CARLSBAD BY THE SEA's rating advantage in Carlsbad?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CARLSBAD BY THE SEA?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Carlsbad
Carlsbad sits in San Diego County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 467,737 (14.1%)
- Median age
- 36.1 years
- Median household income
- $82,426
- Median home value
- $595,600
Demographics for San Diego County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Carlsbad.
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