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Glenbrook

1950 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009

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Glenbrook 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.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(760) 704-6800
Last standard health inspection
September 19, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
94
Residents per day, on average
54.6
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Glenbrook Hc LLC
Chain
Continuing Life
Takes part in
Medicare

Fewer health citations than the California average (23 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.

  1. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of December 15, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  3. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  4. 4 citations

    Health inspection on September 19, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0605. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2025.

    • Citation F0577. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2025.

    • Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2025.

    • 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 November 25, 2025.

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  5. 7 citations

    Fire safety inspection on September 19, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 7, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 7, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2020.

    • Citation K0711. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2025.

    • 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 October 7, 2025.

    • Citation K0521. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 7, 2025.

    • Citation K0345. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2020.

    • Citation K0741. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 26, 2025.

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  6. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  7. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  8. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  9. 1 citation

    Health inspection on October 17, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.

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  10. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.5 to 4.9 hours per resident per day.

  11. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0758 from the health inspection on August 24, 2023.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0803 from the health inspection on August 24, 2023.

  12. 9 citations

    Health inspection on August 24, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    81 of 1,165 California homes (7%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.

    • Citation F0692. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2023.

    • Citation F0800. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for F0800 2 times since 2020.

    • Citation F0802. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for F0802 2 times since 2020.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      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 October 18, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2020.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2023.

    • 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 October 18, 2023.

    • Citation F0804. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2023.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2020.

    • Citation F0925. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2023.

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  13. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on August 24, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2023.

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  14. 9 citations

    Health inspection on January 16, 2020

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0800. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2020.

    • Citation F0801. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2020.

    • Citation F0802. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2020.

    • Citation F0803. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2020.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      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 February 15, 2020.

    • Citation F0813. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2020.

    • Citation F0805. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2020.

    • Citation F0814. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2020.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2020.

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  15. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on January 16, 2020

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 3, 2020.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 3, 2020.

    • Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 3, 2020.

    • Citation K0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 March 3, 2020.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Glenbrook last inspected?

CMS lists September 19, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Glenbrook have?

CMS lists 23 health citations since January 16, 2020. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Glenbrook been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Glenbrook?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Glenbrook a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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