Carlsbad by the Sea
2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Carlsbad by the Sea is a nursing home in Carlsbad, California. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (760) 720-4580
- Last standard health inspection
- March 25, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 33
- Residents per day, on average
- 27.8
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Front Porch Communities and Services
- Chain
- Front Porch
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the California average (8 vs 50).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on March 25, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 25, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 2, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 3 times since 2023.
Citation K0753. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 2, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
4 citations
Health inspection on December 5, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.
Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on December 5, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0700. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2024.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2024.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on December 14, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2024.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on December 14, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0347. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- FRONT PORCH COMMUNITIES AND SERVICES5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 10/01/2006
- AKOPYAN, GEVORKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/12/2022
- DELAROSA, SYLVIAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/08/2021
- DIGERNESS, PAULAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/08/2022
- KELLY, SEANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/06/2023
- MACANGO, SUSANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/04/2026
- MCMULLIN, MARYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2025
- OLSON, KARIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2001
- SALVADOR, EDUARDOOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/03/2017
- STEINBERG, KARLOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2015
- SUMNER, CRAIGOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/31/2022
Questions
When was Carlsbad by the Sea last inspected?
CMS lists March 25, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Carlsbad by the Sea have?
CMS lists 8 health citations since December 14, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Carlsbad by the Sea been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Carlsbad by the Sea?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Carlsbad by the Sea a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.