La Vida Del Mar is a residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) in Solana Beach, San Diego County, California — state license #374602832, licensed for 130 residents, listed as licensed in the CDSS record we retrieved August 2, 2026. It does not appear on the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver participant list checked August 9, 2026 — that list covers the state waiver only, not a home's own payment arrangements. California has 13 dated inspection and complaint documents on file for this home going back to 2021, the most recent dated March 19, 2026 — published below in full, verbatim and unscored.

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Residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) · Large community, 130 residents · Solana Beach, CA · San Diego County
LicensedWheelchairHospiceBedriddenMemory care not on file
No openings reportedBeds change hands in days ·
License #374602832, held since 2009 · read from the California state record on August 2, 2026 ·See on State Site →
850 Del Mar Downs Rd · Solana Beach, San Diego County
Phone
(858) 755-1224
from the state licensing roster · August 2, 2026
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Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved for 130 residents
Dementia / memory careNot on file — ask the home
Hospice careApproved for 15 residents
Bedridden careApproved for 8 residents

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What the state record says, word for word
APPROVED FOR ONE HUNDRED THIRTY (130) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS AGES 6-AND OVER. APPROVED FOR EIGHT (8) BEDRIDDEN RESIDENTS ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR ONLY. APPROVED FOR A HOSPICE WAIVER FOR FIFTEEN (15) RESIDENTS. WAIVER APPROVED FOR NON-PHYSICIANS TO PRESCRIBE MEDICATION.State service designation935 - ELDERLYthe CDSS license record, verbatim · checked August 2, 2026

Since 2021, the state has visited this home 13 times and filed 13 documents. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated March 19, 2026.

Most recent state visit
July 17, 2026
Occupancy at the January 15, 2026 visit
122 of 130 beds

The state's published file for this home includes 4 documents with transcribed findings, dated October 1, 2021 to January 15, 2026. 4 of the 4 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (2), “Unsubstantiated” (2). 4 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word.

Summary composed by computer from the 4 documents below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.

What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedinvestigated, but couldn’t be confirmed either way — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe state concluded it was false or couldn’t have happenedType A citationthe most serious: an immediate health-or-safety risk, usually fixed on the spot or on a short deadlineType B citationless serious, with a deadline to fix
The last 36 months — 10 of 13 documentsFull record on the state’s site →
20265 state visits · 6 documents
Mar 19, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Mar 6, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Feb 24, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Jan 15, 2026Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Facility Staff does not follow reporting requirements

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ramin Hashemi conducted an unannounced visit to deliver findings regarding the above complaint allegations. LPA introduced themselves and disclosed the purpose of the visit to Executive Director Scottie Geno. On 01/07/2026 it was alleged "Facility staff does not follow reporting requirements." The Department’s investigation consisted of unannounced facility visits, interviews with facility staff, and records review. Regarding the allegation, "Facility staff does not follow reporting requirements ", it was alleged members of the facility are not reporting incidents to licensing or following the required mandated reporting to outside agencies. (Conitnued on LIC9099C, Page 2) Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 15, 2026 · control 08-AS-20260107082712
Jan 15, 2026Complaint investigation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Jan 14, 2026Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Staff did not respond to resident's request for assistance in a timely manner while in care. Staff do not ensure that resident's care needs are being met while in care.

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ramin Hashemi conducted an unannounced visit to deliver findings regarding the above complaint allegations. LPA introduced themselves and disclosed the purpose of the visit to Executive DIrector Scottie Geno. On 11/07/2025 it was alleged that "Staff did not respond to a resident's request for assistance in a timely manner while in care." The Department’s investigation consisted of unannounced facility visits, interviews with facility staff, residents, outside sources, and records review. Regarding the allegation, "Staff did not respond to a resident's request for assistance in a timely manner while in care," it was alleged that Resident 1's (R1) room call system was activated to alert facility staff they required help and it took staff around an hour to answer the call. (Continued on LIC9099C, Page 2) Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 14, 2026 · control 08-AS-20251107122908
20243 state visits · 3 documents
Dec 20, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Dec 12, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Jan 19, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

20231 state visit · 1 document
Nov 8, 2023Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Licensee did not maintain building entrances in good repair.

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nacole Patterson conducted an unannounced subsequent visit to deliver findings regarding the above complaint allegation. LPA was welcomed by and discussed the purpose of the visit with Environmental Services Director Santos Arroyo. On 10/17/23 it was alleged that Licensee did not maintain building entrances in good repair. The Department’s investigation consisted of unannounced facility visits, review of facility and outside source records, interviews with facility staff, residents, outside sources, and LPA direct observations. Staff interview revealed that one of the entrances in question, outside of a resident's patio, was not an approved entrance/exit, and this information was communicated to the resident. Staff interview corroborated that the location was not an approved entrance/exit, and multiple facility staff discouraged the resident from using the back patio location to exit the building due to safety reasons. Records review did not give evidencthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 8, 2023 · control 08-AS-20231017124157
Beside homes the same size
Type A citations0typical 1
Type B citations1typical 1
Substantiated complaints1typical 2
Total complaints3typical 7
State visits on file13typical 19
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 1,244 licensed larger communities (16+ beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this license since 2009.
Year-by-year trend
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20265612024330202311020221102021221
An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record.Operate this home? Respond to or correct any document here, free. Respond or correct →

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$5,000$7,500 /mo
our estimate — San Diego County band, market research June 2026; not this home’s quoted price
$3,500 · statewide low$9,000 · statewide high
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Ways families pay here
Private pay — ask what the base rate includes and what’s billed separately.SSI/SSP — California’s board-and-care payment standard is $1,626.07/mo (2026): $1,444.07 to the home, $182 stays with the resident.Medi-Cal ALW — this home isn’t on the DHCS waiver list (checked August 9, 2026). Details →

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Non-ambulatory approval — whole home or specific rooms, and is a spot open?
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Staff-to-resident ratio on day and night shifts?
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Is La Vida Del Mar licensed?

Yes — La Vida Del Mar is a licensed residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) in Solana Beach (San Diego County): California license #374602832, shown as licensed in the CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026, licensed for 130 residents. State records list 13 inspection and complaint documents since 2021; the most recent, a facility evaluation report dated March 19, 2026, appears in the inspection record on this page.

Can La Vida Del Mar care for dementia, hospice, bedridden, or non-ambulatory residents?

From the CDSS license record, checked August 2, 2026.

The CDSS license record checked August 2, 2026 lists La Vida Del Mar with clearances for wheelchair / non-ambulatory, hospice care, and bedridden; it does not list dementia / memory care. A clearance that is not on file is not a “no” — it may simply be unrecorded, so if your family needs one of these, ask the home directly and confirm its current scope on a tour.

Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryDementia / memory careHospice careBedridden

From the California state record. Some approvals are bed- or room-specific — always confirm current scope with the facility.

What the state record says, word for word
Verbatim, from the CDSS license recordAPPROVED FOR ONE HUNDRED THIRTY (130) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS AGES 6-AND OVER. APPROVED FOR EIGHT (8) BEDRIDDEN RESIDENTS ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR ONLY. APPROVED FOR A HOSPICE WAIVER FOR FIFTEEN (15) RESIDENTS. WAIVER APPROVED FOR NON-PHYSICIANS TO PRESCRIBE MEDICATION.

How much does La Vida Del Mar cost?

California's public licensing record does not include La Vida Del Mar's monthly price, so we never show or estimate one for a specific home. As county-level context only, assisted living in San Diego County typically runs $5,000–$7,500/mo and small board-and-care homes $4,000–$6,500/mo (market research compiled June 2026 — ranges, not quotes; California's 2026 SSI/SSP board-and-care payment standard is $1,626.07/month, of which $1,444.07 is the room-and-board portion paid to the home). Ask the home for its own rate sheet and what the base rate includes — or use the cost section at the top of this page.

Does La Vida Del Mar accept Medi-Cal or the Assisted Living Waiver?

La Vida Del Mar is not in the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver participant record we checked August 9, 2026 — that list covers only the state's ALW program, not a home's own payment policies, so ask the home directly about private Medi-Cal arrangements. The waiver pays for assisted-living care services (not room and board) at participating homes; every DHCS-listed home appears on our statewide Medi-Cal page.

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How full it was at the last state visit

122 of 130 beds occupied (94%) when the state visited on January 15, 2026. Availability changes constantly — confirm a current opening with the home.

What do state inspections show for La Vida Del Mar?

Verbatim from CDSS complaint-investigation reports — the state's own words, never summarized by us. Record checked August 2, 2026.

The CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026 lists 13 state visits and 13 dated documents since 2021 for La Vida Del Mar; 4 complaint-investigation narratives are transcribed verbatim below. The most recent, dated January 15, 2026, records an allegation the state marked “Substantiated. Open any entry to read the state's full finding, word for word.

Most licensed homes receive some findings over 36 months; what matters is what was found and whether it was corrected. Counts here are shown compared with homes of similar size, and the state's own words appear in full below.

4 transcribed reports on file

2026

Complaint investigationAllegation reviewed · Substantiated
Allegation the state reviewedFacility Staff does not follow reporting requirements
State's findingSubstantiatedThe state investigated and found this allegation more likely than not true.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ramin Hashemi conducted an unannounced visit to deliver findings regarding the above complaint allegations. LPA introduced themselves and disclosed the purpose of the visit to Executive Director Scottie Geno. On 01/07/2026 it was alleged "Facility staff does not follow reporting requirements." The Department’s investigation consisted of unannounced facility visits, interviews with facility staff, and records review. Regarding the allegation, "Facility staff does not follow reporting requirements ", it was alleged members of the facility are not reporting incidents to licensing or following the required mandated reporting to outside agencies. (Conitnued on LIC9099C, Page 2) SubstantiatedCDSS inspection report, January 15, 2026 · control 08-AS-20260107082712
Complaint investigationAllegation reviewed · Unsubstantiated
Allegation the state reviewedStaff did not respond to resident's request for assistance in a timely manner while in care. Staff do not ensure that resident's care needs are being met while in care.
State's findingUnsubstantiatedThe state investigated but could not confirm the allegation. This is not a finding of wrongdoing.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ramin Hashemi conducted an unannounced visit to deliver findings regarding the above complaint allegations. LPA introduced themselves and disclosed the purpose of the visit to Executive DIrector Scottie Geno. On 11/07/2025 it was alleged that "Staff did not respond to a resident's request for assistance in a timely manner while in care." The Department’s investigation consisted of unannounced facility visits, interviews with facility staff, residents, outside sources, and records review. Regarding the allegation, "Staff did not respond to a resident's request for assistance in a timely manner while in care," it was alleged that Resident 1's (R1) room call system was activated to alert facility staff they required help and it took staff around an hour to answer the call. (Continued on LIC9099C, Page 2) UnsubstantiatedCDSS inspection report, January 14, 2026 · control 08-AS-20251107122908

2023

Complaint investigationAllegation reviewed · Unsubstantiated
Allegation the state reviewedLicensee did not maintain building entrances in good repair.
State's findingUnsubstantiatedThe state investigated but could not confirm the allegation. This is not a finding of wrongdoing.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nacole Patterson conducted an unannounced subsequent visit to deliver findings regarding the above complaint allegation. LPA was welcomed by and discussed the purpose of the visit with Environmental Services Director Santos Arroyo. On 10/17/23 it was alleged that Licensee did not maintain building entrances in good repair. The Department’s investigation consisted of unannounced facility visits, review of facility and outside source records, interviews with facility staff, residents, outside sources, and LPA direct observations. Staff interview revealed that one of the entrances in question, outside of a resident's patio, was not an approved entrance/exit, and this information was communicated to the resident. Staff interview corroborated that the location was not an approved entrance/exit, and multiple facility staff discouraged the resident from using the back patio location to exit the building due to safety reasons. Records review did not give evidencCDSS inspection report, November 8, 2023 · control 08-AS-20231017124157

2021

Complaint investigationAllegation reviewed · Substantiated
Allegation the state reviewedStaff neglect resulted in a minor injury sustained from a fall
State's findingSubstantiatedThe state investigated and found this allegation more likely than not true.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Laarni Santiago conducted an unannounced visit to conclude the investigation and deliver findings. LPA stated the purpose of the visit and spoke with Laura West, Executive Director. The findings rendered are based on an investigation conducted by the Department. The investigation included a review of facility and medical records, as well as interviews conducted with staff and outside sources. It was alleged that the facility staff neglected to respond to Resident 1’s (R1) {See LIC 811 Confidential Names List to identify R1} private caregiver’s call for assistance which resulted in R1’s fall. Records and interviews revealed that R1 had a private caregiver from an outside agency. The private caregiver comes daily from 10:00AM to 3:30PM for care and companion to R1. Facility’s protocol for private caregivers is to notify facility staff when they are getting ready to leave and/or ask facility staff for assistance when they need help. SubstantiatedCDSS inspection report, October 1, 2021 · control 08-AS-20191023081644

Transcribed from CDSS complaint-investigation reports · record checked August 2, 2026.

What the state has logged

California has logged 13 state visits for this home as of August 2, 2026. These are the home's own counts, straight from that record — shown beside the statewide median for larger communities (16+ beds), computed across all 1,244 licensed homes of that size, because larger and longer-licensed homes naturally accumulate more visits and reports. They are facts, not a grade — a citation may be minor and since corrected, and an “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing.

Type A citations
0
typical for this size: 1
Type B citations
1
typical for this size: 1
Substantiated complaints
1
typical for this size: 2
Total complaints
3
typical for this size: 7
State visits on file
13
typical for this size: 19
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