Small home · Licensed for 6 · Carlsbad
La Costa Coastal Care
3207 La Costa Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92009Licensed since 2019
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Ways to pay: Private pay · Long-term care insurance · VA benefitsThe home’s website · August 12, 2026
- Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 6 residents
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 4 residents
Not on file: bedridden approval.
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. 6 AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 6 MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 4.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
Care services
These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.
Assisted living
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Help with bathing or showering
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Assistance with transfers
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Works with residents’ own health care providers
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Parkinson's care experience
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Incontinence care
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Respite / short-term stays
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Help with dressing and grooming
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Fall prevention program
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Works with hospice
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Activities of daily living the home lists help withBathing · Grooming · Dressing · Personal care · Medications · Meals · and 6 more
Bathing · Grooming · Dressing · Personal care · Medications · Meals · Mobility — reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Bathing assistance · Help with daily activities — reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Activities of daily living — reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Personal assistance · Repositioning — reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
24-hour supervision claimed
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Supervisory staff
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Residents may remain through end of life — reported yes
thecoastalcarehomes.com · August 12, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for La Costa Coastal Care: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
This home’s starting rate
$6,000a month to start
Listed by the home on its own website · October 5, 2026 · See the home’s page
Costs & moving in
What the base rate includesHousing · Meals · Mobility help · Incontinence care · Laundry · Housekeeping · and 15 more
Housing · Meals — reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Mobility help · Incontinence care · Laundry · Housekeeping · WiFi · Personal care · Bathing · Dressing · Medication management · Furnished room · All meals · Meals brought to the room · The furnished room · All meals including meals brought to the room — reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Standard housing · Care · Daily activities · Most common services · Most services — reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Long-term care insurance accepted
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
What costs extraDoctor appointments (may include) · Prescription medications (may include; covered by the resident's pharmacy or insurance) · Incontinence supplies (may include) · Night care/supervision (may include) · Transportation (may include; the operator says it cannot provide transportation services) · Awake overnight care · and 1 more
Doctor appointments · Prescription medications · Incontinence supplies · Night care/supervision · Transportation — reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Awake overnight care · Dedicated one-on-one caregiving — reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Home assists with long-term-care insurance claims and paperwork
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Payment methodsAutomatic payments · Checks · Bank transfers · Zelle
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Private pay
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Veterans benefits
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$6,000likely a month
Starting monthly rate$6,000this home
The home lists this starting rate on its own website for assisted living and memory care, seen October 5, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $6,000–$6,600
- $6,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $6,000–$10,150
- $8,500
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
Rates at nearby homes9 nearby homes publish starting rates of $4,500 to $7,000
9 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,900–$5,900.
- La Costa VillasCarlsbad · 0.5 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- North La Costa Assisted LivingCarlsbad · 0.5 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- La Costa Golf RCFECarlsbad · 0.6 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Tenenbaum VillaCarlsbad · 0.8 mi · Mid-size home$4,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- La Costa Golden CareCarlsbad · 1.5 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- La Costa Elder CareCarlsbad · 1.6 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Villa AmbrosiaSan Marcos · 2.4 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Family Comfort CareCarlsbad · 2.9 mi · Small home$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Carlsbad Comfort CareCarlsbad · 3.0 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from
The home lists this starting rate on its own website for assisted living and memory care, seen October 5, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.
Rooms & the spaces they will use (14)Private rooms · Building type · Wifi
Private rooms
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Building typeSingle family home
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Wifi
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Shared / companion roomsReported no
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Outdoor spaceWell-maintained outdoor spaces · Outdoor patio · Outdoor areas
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Wifi included in the rate
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Private bathroom
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Common areasComfortable living spaces · Living room · Comfortable common areas
Comfortable living spaces — reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Living room · Comfortable common areas — reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Room typesPrivate rooms
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
LaundryDone by staffLaundry service; included at no additional cost
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Rooms come furnished
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
AmenitiesComfortable common areas · Welcoming spaces
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Hospital bed permitted in the room
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Cable or satellite TV
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Meals, preferences & familiar food (10)Meals are cooked in the home's own kitchen · Special diets supported · Meals provided per day
Meals are cooked in the home's own kitchenReported no
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Special diets supportedSpecial dietary needs, preferences, and restrictions
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Meals provided per day3
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Snacks available
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
All-day or flexible dining
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Dishes the home names, on a published menu or in its own description of its foodBaked goods · Crackers · Cheese · Coffee · Juice · Delicious baked goods · and 13 more
Baked goods · Crackers · Cheese · Coffee · Juice · Delicious baked goods · Crackers & cheese · Healthy desserts · Garden salad · Mashed potatoes · Roasted vegetables · Fresh seasonal sides · Whole grain sandwiches · Vegetable soup · Grilled chicken salad · Coffee and juice · Oatmeal with berries · Whole grain toast · Scrambled eggs — reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Meals served in the room
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Meals provided
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Organic food
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Dining atmosphereThe operator believes mealtimes should be something residents look forward to each day.
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Activities & the rhythm of a day (4)The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes it · Activity types offered · One-to-one engagement offered
The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes itStructured routine
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Activity types offeredCompanionship · Social interaction
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
One-to-one engagement offered
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Activities tailored to the individual
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Faith, culture & language (1)Religious observance supported
Religious observance supportedCultural and religious respect
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Pets, routines & independence (3)Visiting hours · Children and grandchildren welcome as visitors · Visiting hours
Visiting hoursPosted hours
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Children and grandchildren welcome as visitors
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Visiting hoursFamilies are welcome and encouraged to visit regularly.
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved (7)Routine communication cadence · Transportation · Office or phone hours as published
Routine communication cadenceAs needed
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Transportation
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Office or phone hours as publishedSunday · Saturday · Friday · Thursday · Wednesday · Tuesday · and 3 more
Sunday · Saturday · Friday · Thursday · Wednesday · Tuesday · Monday — reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Available 7 days a week · Tours available 7 days a week — reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
SettingResidential neighborhood
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Events the home invites families to
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
- Open on the website
Contact form
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Notes on visiting accessEasy access for family visits from any direction
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
About the home (2)Brand or trade name · Family-owned claim
Brand or trade nameLa Costa Coastal Care
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · source dated August 12, 2026.
Family-owned claim
Reported on thecoastalcarehomes.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Where it is
3207 La Costa Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92009Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- Scripps Memorial Hospital - EncinitasHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list4.3 mi
Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).
Open directionsThe state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #374604224 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 5 of 7 documents
Complaint outcomes in these 36 months, in the state’s words: 1 “Unsubstantiated”.
20261 state visit · 1 document
Apr 16, 2026Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arian Golbakhsh conducted an unannounced Case Management visit in regards to updates made to the facility layout/floor plan. LPA was welcomed by, identified themselves to, and discussed the purpose of the visit to caregivers Eleanor Weber and Oscar Rosario. LPA also spoke with Licensee/Administrator Luka Subotic over the phone. The facility had notified the Department on 2/5/26 of construction completed to add two (2) more bedrooms to the home, changing the number of designated resident bedrooms from four (4) to six (6). No changes to facility capacity or ambulatory status capacity were requested. A new fire inspection was requested by the Department to review the proposed floor plan and determine if the new rooms were ready for occupancy. Community Care Licensing received an approved fire clearance on February 26th, 2026, approving the new floor plan. The facility is approved for a capacity of six (6) residents, all of which may be non-ambulatory. Additionally, the facility has a hospice waiver for four (4). Currently, the facility has no approval for bedridden residents. During today's visit, LPA conducted a tour of the facility and confirmed that the updated facility sketch was consistent with the current layout of the facility. The new rooms were furnished and one already occupied. No immediate health and/or safety concerns were observed during today's visit. The updated facility sketch will be forwarded to management for final review/approval. An exit interview was conducted with caregiver Rosario to whom a copy of this report was provided. Their signature below confirms receipt of this document.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 16, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Oct 30, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nacole Patterson conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by and discussed the purpose of the visit to Caregivers Ida Mendoza and Oscar Rosario. The facility's license shows a maximum capacity of six non-ambulatory residents, age 60 and over. Hospice waiver approved for 4 residents. During today’s inspection there were 5 residents in care. LPA and Licensee Luka Subotic toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. The facility contained at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food, all safely stored. Cooking, dining equipment, and utensils were present. No toxic chemicals or poisons were accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. No pools or bodies of water exist on the premises. Per Licensee Luka Subotic, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all in working order. Fire extinguisher(s) were serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA interviewed staff and clients, and reviewed facility records. The files reviewed by LPA contained required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Luka Subotic to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 30, 2025
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Nov 6, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Nacole Patterson and Arian Golbakhsh conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPAs were welcomed by and discussed the purpose of the visit to Licensee Luka Subotic. The facility's license shows a maximum capacity of six (6) ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents, ages 60 and over, with a hospice waiver for four (4) residents. During today’s inspection there were 5 residents in care. LPAs and Licensee Luka Subotic toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards, and client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. The facility contained at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food, which were all safely stored. Cooking, dining equipment, and utensils were present. No toxic chemicals or poisons were accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. No pools or bodies of water exist on the premises. Per Licensee Luka Subotic, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all in working order. Fire extinguisher(s) were serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA interviewed staff and clients, and reviewed facility records. The files reviewed by LPA contained required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Luka Subotic to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 6, 2024
Mar 12, 2024Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Neglect/ Lack of supervision resulted is resident being sexually abused.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tiffany Holmes conducted an unannounced visit to deliver findings for a complaint investigation regarding the above-mentioned allegation. LPA identified herself and met with Ida Mendoza, Caregiver, to discuss the purpose of the visit and elements of the complaint. The Department's investigation included interviews and a review of pertinent records. It was alleged that Neglect/ Lack of supervision resulted in resident being sexually abused. Resident 1 (R1) was diagnosed with Malignant neoplasm of central portion of the left breast. The cancer had also metastasized to the bone and their right lung. R1 was admitted from their residence to La Costa Coastal on 02/24/2023. Hospice of the North Coast was being provided to R1 prior to being admitted to La Costa Coastal. On or about 03/22/23 – 03/23/23 R1 reported to their daughter that they had been sexually assaulted by Staff 1 (S1) between late evening-early morning between 03/22/23 and 03/23/23. R1s health had declined from the cancer, and they were requiring assistance transferring from their bed to the bedside commode. According to interviews Staff 1 (S1) was the overnight caregiver assigned to assist R1 during their shifts. After R1 disclosed their abuse to their Responsible Party (RP) they notified the hospice nurse about the allegation. Unsubstantiated Interviews revealed R1 was medically evaluated by a hospice nurse who found no injuries or signs of abuse. Interviews revealed the hospice nurse and social worker evaluated R1 and asked them questions about the abuse. Interviews revealed that R1 was unable to provide clear statements. Interviews with outside sources revealed R1 was confused and unable to provide any details regarding the incident. Interviews with S1 revealed them denying the allegation of engaging in sexual misconduct with R1. On 04/09/23, interviews with R1s RP revealed they do not believe S1 was inappropriate with R1. Interviews with RP revealed that R1s health declined rapidly and R1 was making delusional statements prior to passing away. There is not enough information to support the allegation of Neglect/ Lack of supervision resulted in resident being sexually abused. Therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated. This finding means although the allegation may have happened or could be valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violations occurred. An exit interview was conducted with Ida Mendoza, Caregiver. A copy of this report and Licensee's Rights (LIC 9058 03/22) were provided and their signature on this report confirms receipt of the Licensee Rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 12, 2024 · control 08-AS-20230323154855
20231 state visit · 1 document
Nov 22, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nacole Patterson conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by and discussed the purpose of the visit to Administrator Luka Subotic. The facility's license shows a maximum capacity of six (6) ambulatory and/or non-ambulatory residents. During today’s inspection there were 5 residents in care. LPA and Administrator toured the interior and exterior of the facility, and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. Facility contained at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. No toxic chemicals/poisons were accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. No pools or bodies of water exist on the premises. Per licensee, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all in working order. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA interviewed staff and clients, and reviewed staff and client records/files. The files reviewed by LPA contained required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Luka Subotic to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 22, 2023
Earlier years2021 · 2 documents
20212 state visits · 2 documents
Dec 10, 2021Facility evaluation reportCase Management - COVID-19Report on file
Type of visit: Case Management - COVID-19
Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Kayla Hilario and Iby Strong, and County of San Diego Nurse Contractor, Jen West, conducted an on-site visit. LPAs and Nurse identified themselves and discussed the purpose of the visit with Administrator, Luka Subotic. The Department conducted the on-site visit to provide technical assistance and to evaluate the facility's disinfection, screening protocols as well as the use of personal protective equipment. During today's visit, Administrator was interviewed and a walk-though of the facility was conducted. A debriefing was conducted with the Administrator at the conclusion of the visit. No deficiencies were issued today. An exit interview was conducted with the Administrator and a copy of this report, along with Licensee Rights (LIC 9058 01/16), were provided to the Licensee via electronic mail. An electronic receipt of confirmation was requested to be sent by the Licensee upon receipt of the documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 10, 2021
Nov 24, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ramon Serrano, conducted an unannounced Required 1 - Year Visit. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA met with Administrator Luka Subotic and discussed the purpose of the visit. All staff present have a current criminal record clearance. LPA conducted a tour of the facility, both inside and outside and observed the residents in care. In accordance with the Department’s Infection Control, LPA provided technical assistance, evaluated, and observed the facility's implementation of their mitigation plan to include disinfection, testing surveillance, and screening protocols as well as the use of personal protective equipment. No deficiencies were cited or observed on this date. The Licensee will be provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC9058 01/16). An exit interview was conducted with Luka Subotic and a copy of this report will be emailed to the Licensee with an electronic read receipt as confirmation of documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 24, 2021
5 of 6 beds were occupied at the March 12, 2024 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.
License holder
Bright Times Inc., licensed since 2019.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2019, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 7
- Total complaints
- 1
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2019, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Compare with homes the same size
| This home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 0 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 0 |
| Total complaints | 1 | 0 |
“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
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, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about La Costa Coastal Care
Is La Costa Coastal Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is La Costa Coastal Care licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has La Costa Coastal Care been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2019, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 7 state visits over the same years.
Is La Costa Coastal Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does La Costa Coastal Care cost?
$6,000 a month to start — listed by the home on its own website · October 5, 2026.
The home lists this starting rate on its own website for assisted living and memory care, seen October 5, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Among 12 other homes of a similar licensed size in Carlsbad that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,950 to $6,750 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 12 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does La Costa Coastal Care take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Bright Times Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Bright Times Inc. — at least 2 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas is 4.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can La Costa Coastal Care keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
La Costa Coastal Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “LA COSTA COASTAL CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #374604224. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Bright Times Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2019, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 7 state inspection visits since 2019, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 7 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is April 16, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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Starting rate
$5,000 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$5,500 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$5,000 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,850 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,000On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,900 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,050On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,450 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,500–$6,750On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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