Estimated starting rate$5,150/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,550 · See costs

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Large community · Licensed for 214 · Carlsbad

Carlsbad Village Senior Living

1088 Laguna Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008Licensed since 2026

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,150 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,550 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
Languages spoken: English, Spanish and FilipinoReported on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026
Licensed for 214: a large care communityThe state license record

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 166 residents
Dementia
Hospiceup to 25 residents
Bedridden

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. APPROVED FOR TOTAL CAPACITY 214. 23 AMBULATORY.166 NON-AMBULATORY. 25 BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 25.

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 carlsbadvillagesenior.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Activities of daily living the home lists help withHelp with daily routines
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Building is wheelchair accessible
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Medication management
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Diabetes care
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Incontinence care
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 25 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 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 Carlsbad Village Senior Living: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,150a month to start

Likely $4,000–$6,550

From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Costs & moving in

How care costs are added to the rentAll inclusive — “Memory Care Rates”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.
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Monthly cost breakdownWith a studio and basic help · room, care and fees$5,150likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$5,150likely $4,000–$6,550
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 communities with 50 or more beds within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
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 $4,000–$6,700: $5,150
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,850–$9,800: $7,650

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.

If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers

Rates at nearby homes8 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,500 to $6,370

8 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,300–$5,500.

Bayshire CarlsbadCarlsbad · 1.4 mi · Large community
$3,700Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Heritage HillsOceanside · 2.0 mi · Large community
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Everest at OceansideOceanside · 3.1 mi · Large community
$3,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Alta Vista Senior LivingVista · 3.7 mi · Large community
$2,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
La Marea Senior LivingCarlsbad · 4.3 mi · Large community
$6,370Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Ocean Hills Assisted Living & Memory CareOceanside · 4.3 mi · Large community
$3,900Listed on Seniorly · independent living studio · seen September 9, 2026
Fairwinds - Ivey RanchOceanside · 4.5 mi · Large community
$5,145Listed on its own website · assisted living, starting at · seen October 27, 2026
The Hacienda Mission San Luis ReyOceanside · 4.8 mi · Large community
$4,495Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 communities with 50 or more beds within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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.

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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.

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Rooms & the spaces they will use (20)Private rooms · Outdoor space · Wifi

Private rooms
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Outdoor spacePeaceful outdoor areas
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Wifi
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Shared / companion rooms
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Common areasCommon spaces · Library · Club Room · Theater/TV Room
Common spaces — reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Library · Club Room · Theater/TV Room — reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · source dated July 29, 2026.
Private bathroom
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
LaundryDone by staff
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Room typesStudio · One bedroom · Two bedroom · Studios
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Housekeeping frequencyWeekly
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
Roll-in / accessible shower
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Visitor parking
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
The room opens directly onto a patio, porch or garden
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
AmenitiesSupportive services · Engaging amenities · Pool · Special Dining Programs · Garden View · Covered Parking · and 9 more
Supportive services · Engaging amenities — reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Pool — reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · source dated July 29, 2026.
Special Dining Programs · Garden View · Covered Parking · Swimming Pool · Arts and Crafts Center · Billiards Lounge · Movie or Theater Room · Piano or Organ · Fitness Center · Game Room · Jacuzzi · Beautician — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Air conditioning in the room
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Housekeeping
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
Cable or satellite TV
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Salon or barber
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Kitchenette in the unit
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Bath tubs
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Ground-floor units
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (14)Dining style · Texture-modified diets · Meals provided per day

Dining styleRestaurant style
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Texture-modified dietsPureed
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Meals provided per day3
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegetarian · Vegan
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Snacks available
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
Cultural cuisine regularly servedInternational
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
All-day or flexible dining
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · source dated July 29, 2026.
Dishes the home names, on a published menu or in its own description of its foodAll-Day BreakfastSundays
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · source dated July 29, 2026.
Meals served in the room
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Family may eat with the resident
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Meals provided
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · source dated July 29, 2026.
Professional chef
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Places to eat on siteDining room · Inviting dining room · Bistro
Dining room · Inviting dining room — reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Bistro — reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · source dated July 29, 2026.
Dining atmosphereInviting
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (8)The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes it · Activity types offered · Exercise or fitness program

The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes itA variety of daily programs encourage social interaction, wellness, and creativity.
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Activity types offeredFitness class · Gardening activity · Social events · Life Enrichment Activity Program · Live entertainment (at monthly birthday celebration) · Engaging activities · and 128 moreWe 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.
Fitness class · Gardening activity · Social events — reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Life Enrichment Activity Program — reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · source dated October 3, 2026.
Live entertainment · Engaging activities · Monthly birthday celebration — reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · source dated July 29, 2026.
Hymns Sing Along · Piano Hour w/ Charlie Swan-AL/LR · Mindful Color & Music · Calm Connections · Chair Grooves & Stretches · Pictionary Fun! · Virtual Sunday Service · Golden Fitness · Music Hour w/ Al Estrella-AL/LR · Summer memories on the patio · Balloon Volleyball · Cinema Sunday · Group Games · Movie Night · SingFit Sing Along Fun · Sing Along Fun! · Refreshment Time · Netflix's Puff Wonders of the Reef · Soothing Aromatherapy · Word Search w/ Friends · Balloon Badminton · Polish & Pamper · Movie Classics · Trivia Fun · Reminiscing Chats · Soundscapes Relaxation · Music Hour with George James · BINGO Bonanza · Group Puzzles · Happy Hour with Vincent Young · Happy Hour with Musical Moments · Travelog—Hawaii · Art Wall Creations · Netflix's Life in Color · Word Search with Friends · Snacks/Hydration · Scenic Drive · Timeless TV Time · Word Games—Paradise · Sing Along Fun · Crafts—Summer wood painting · Snack/Hydration · Piano Hour · Make & Taste Cooking Club · Word Fit · Mindful Movement · Travelog-Hawaii · Lemonade and Chats on the Patio · Word Games · Crafts-Summer wood painting · Good Morning Moves · Walking with Friends — reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · source dated July 29, 2026.
Piano Music · Bingo Bucks Shopping in the Bistro · Cheers & Charades · Cozy conversations by the fire · New resident dinner hour · Billiards & Games · Poker Card Games · Lunch out at Le Papagayo · Chess Games · Bridge Club · Blackjack · Mahjong Group · Tech Tutoring · Bible Talk · Lunch out at Hooked on Sushi · Popcorn in the Bistro · Group Jigsaw Puzzles · Volleyball Fun · Bingo for Bucks · Sole Walking Club · Putting on the Green · The Daily Chronicle · Cranium Crunchers · Beat Bobby Flay · Bistro Buzz · Pick up the Daily Chronicle · What's New in the News · Puzzle Packets · Movie Night: Moneyball · Blackjack with Steve · Bible Discussion with Chris · Happy Hour with Vincent · Museum of Making Music outing · Fit for Life Water Exercise · Wine Down & Music · Morning Exercise Video · Serenity Stretch · Brainteaser Trivia · Daily Chronicle · Morning Stretch · Seated Strength & Stretch · What’s New in the News · Flex & Tone Exercise · Shopping Shuttle · Spirit Day: Shades of the Sea · Netflix presents: Voicemails for Isabelle · New Resident Welcome Social · Root Beer Floats in the Bistro · Tech Tutoring with Franky · Sunday Scenic Drive: Pacific Ocean Views · Resident Card Club · St. Patrick’s Online Mass · National Geographic Documentaries · Bid Farewell to Jillyan Gathering · Resident Council Meeting · Daily Exercise · Hospice · Spirit Day: Just Peachy · Church Shuttle · Request Karaoke & Dancin’ Hour · Chess Games with Franky · Netflix’s Beat Bobby Flay · Activities subject to change · Bingo Bucks Shopping · Lunch out-Le Papagayo · Bible Discussion · Afternoon Cheers Club · Happy Hour · Popcorn · Holy Mass Catholic Service · Root beer Floats · St. Patrick's Online Mass · Spirit Day · Karaoke and dancing · Netflix's Beat Bobby Flay — reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · source dated July 29, 2026.
Exercise or fitness programFitness class · Mindful Movement (memory care) · Golden Fitness (memory care) · Chair Grooves & Stretches (memory care) · Good Morning Moves (memory care) · Walking with Friends (memory care) · and 6 moreWe 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.
Fitness class — reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Mindful Movement · Golden Fitness · Chair Grooves & Stretches · Good Morning Moves · Walking with Friends — reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · source dated July 29, 2026.
Fit for Life Water Exercise · Seated Strength & Stretch · Volleyball · Morning Exercise Video · Serenity Stretch · Flex & Tone Exercise — reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · source dated July 29, 2026.
How often outings happenWeeklyMC
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · source dated July 29, 2026.
Resident-run activities
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · source dated July 29, 2026.
Religious services at the home
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Religious services off site
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Intergenerational programs
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Faith, culture & language (2)Religious observance supported · Languages spoken by caregivers

Religious observance supportedCatholic Mass (MC) · Sunday service (MC)
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · source dated July 29, 2026.
Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish · Spanish · Filipino
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Pets, routines & independence (3)Pet types allowed · Residents' council · Pet weight limit

Pet types allowedDogs · Cats
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Residents' council
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · source dated July 29, 2026.
Pet weight limit
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (9)Events the home invites families to · Transport for shopping and errands · Tour scheduling link

Events the home invites families to
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · source dated July 29, 2026.
Transport for shopping and errands
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Tour scheduling link
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Open on the website
Neighborhood or area namedHeart of Carlsbad Village
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · seen October 5, 2026.
URL of the photo gallery page
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Open on the website
Transport for group outings
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · source dated July 29, 2026.
Contact form
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · source dated July 27, 2026.
Open on the website
Public transit access claimed
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Transportation
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · source dated July 29, 2026.

About the home (1)Brand or trade name

Brand or trade nameCarlsbad Village Senior Living
Reported on carlsbadvillagesenior.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Where it is

1088 Laguna Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Sharp Tri-City Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list3.3 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).

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The 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 #374605080 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents

20262 state visits · 2 documents

Jun 25, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ramin Hashemi conducted an announced Pre-Licensing visit to observe the facility’s physical plant for compliance with Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations and California Health & Safety Code. LPA was greeted by, identified himself to, and explained the purpose of the visit to the Executive Director (ED) Brandon Cho and Maintenance Director (MD) John McGrory. The facility fire clearance was granted on 02/25/2026 and reflected that the facility was approved for Two hundred and fourteen (214) residents in total, of which one hundred and sixty-six (166) may be non-ambulatory and twenty-five (25) may be bedridden. The submitted facility sketch was consistent with the current layout of the facility. During today’s visit, LPA, accompanied by the ED and MD, toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected rooms. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were well lit and free of obstruction and slip hazards. Resident bedrooms allowed for easy passage and contained the required furnishings. Toilets, sinks, and showers were in working order. The facility’s ambient internal temperature was compliant at 73 degrees F. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to residents were also compliant. The facility has enough linens, hygiene supplies, cooking and dining supplies, and perishable and non-perishable food for future resident use. All kitchen appliances were in working order. Refrigerator temperature was 38 F, and freezer temperature was 0 F. (Continued on LIC809, Page 2) (Continued from LIC809, Page 1) The facility has sufficient space and equipment to facilitate laundry, visitation, meetings, and resident activities. The facility has locked areas for storage of sharp objects, medication, and confidential resident and staff records. One pool was observed on the premises in compliance with regulations. There were no toxic chemicals/poisons, open-faced heaters, or other hazards accessible to residents. Per the ED, no firearms or ammunition are or will be stored at the facility. Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all operational. The facility's fire extinguisher was serviced within the last twelve (12) months. A complete first aid kit was present. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. The items reviewed were complaint with Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations and California Health & Safety Code. LPA also provided the Component III Training during today’s visit. ED was advised that the facility’s application is pending management final review and approval. Pre-Licensing is complete and this facility has no deficiencies. An exit interview was conducted with the ED, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided during the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 25, 2026

Jun 11, 2026Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

COMP II by CAB successfully completed Method: Phone Call at CAB Applicant/administrator participated in COMP II at CAB telephone call with analyst at CAB. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified by presenting photo ID via phone. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. Applicant and administrator were advised to email/fax signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID to CAB. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Staff qualifications and responsibilities 3. Applicant and Administrator qualifications 4. Program policy: Abuse, admission agreement, medication management, reporting incidents to CCL, restricted & prohibited conditions 5. Grievances, Complaints, Community resources 6. Physical plant, food service 7. Application document review and technical assistance: Criminal record clearance, Health screening, Fire clearance, First Aid/CPR certificate, Administrator certificate, Financial verification, Pre-licensing inspection, Compliance history, Control of propertythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 11, 2026

License holder

Vista Carlsbad Senior Living Inc., licensed since 2026.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 2
Total complaints: 0
Substantiated allegations: 0
Type A citations: 0
Type B citations: 0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2026, 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	1
Substantiated allegations	0	2
Total complaints	0	6

“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 1,354 licensed larger communities (16+ beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean

Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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.

The earlier licenseAn earlier license at this address under the same name: license #374604065.

The state lists license #374604065 as “Closed, Change of Ownership” as of October 26, 2026. Inspections and reports filed under license #374604065 are on the state’s record of that license.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Carlsbad Village Senior Living

Is Carlsbad Village Senior Living licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Carlsbad Village Senior Living licensed for?

214 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Carlsbad Village Senior Living been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 2 state visits over the same years.

Is Carlsbad Village Senior Living still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Carlsbad Village Senior Living cost?

$5,150 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,000–$6,550. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Among 72 other homes of a similar licensed size across San Diego County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,606 to $5,761 a month, and the middle figure is $4,498 (n = 72 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 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 Carlsbad Village Senior Living 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 Vista Carlsbad Senior Living Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Sharp Tri-City Medical Center is 3.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Carlsbad Village Senior Living keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 25 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.