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CARLSBAD BY THE SEA

2855 CARLSBAD BLVD, CARLSBAD, CA 92008
Score: 96 / 100

Carlsbad By The Sea is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Carlsbad, California, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 96/100, it ranks in the top 3% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Carlsbad By The Sea provides above-average staffing with 5.03 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 12 deficiencies at Carlsbad By The Sea. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.03 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.65 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.63 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.75 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.41 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.46 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

12
Total Deficiencies
Dec 4, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 12 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Dec 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0655 Severity D
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    Dec 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Dec 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Dec 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Dec 13, 2023 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 0.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 8.3% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 23.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 35.6% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 96 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
33
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 4, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4