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Carlsbad Village Senior Living

Large community·Licensed for 214·Carlsbad, California

LicensedLicence #374605080
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Starting rate$2,395 a monthListed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026
  • Home sizeLicensed for 214Large care community · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJune 25, 2026CDSS inspection record

Carlsbad Village Senior Living is a large care community in Carlsbad — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 214 residents.

Built from CDSS public records · September 27, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

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 September 27, 2026.

How many residents is Carlsbad Village Senior Living licensed for?

214 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Has Carlsbad Village Senior Living been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is Carlsbad Village Senior Living still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Carlsbad Village Senior Living cost?

$2,395 a month to start — listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on A Place for Mom, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 68 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 $4,395 (n = 68 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 Carlsbad Village Senior Living take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 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 September 27, 2026.

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 September 27, 2026.

Carlsbad Village Senior Living license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “CARLSBAD VILLAGE SENIOR LIVING”, per the CDSS roster as of August 30, 2026.
  • License #374605080. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed for 214 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed to Vista Carlsbad Senior Living Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed: the year is not on file — the roster carries no first-license date for it. Ask: “When did this license start?”
  • 2 state inspection visits on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is June 25, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Type 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

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 166 residents
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 25 residents
  • BedriddenApproved by the state

State licensing record · September 27, 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 · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 25 — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

3 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

Care & day-to-day support

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.

What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$2,395a month to start

Listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026 · See listing

Likely monthly total

$2,395a month

Likely $2,395–$2,995

With a studio and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · where the price comes from
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$2,395this home

    The home lists this starting rate on A Place for Mom, seen September 9, 2026.

  • 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 (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $2,395–$2,995
$2,395
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $2,395–$6,500
$4,395
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • 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 September 23, 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.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
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 community 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.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on A Place for Mom, seen September 9, 2026.

  • 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.

Where it is

  • 1088 Laguna Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008Address from the public record · September 27, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

A map position is not on file for this address.

The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2026, the state has filed 2 documents for this home, and its records count 2 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 25, 2026.

On file since
2026
State visits
2
Most recent visit
June 25, 2026

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 1
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 2
  • Total complaints0typical 6

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 1,354 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.

The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents

20262 state visits · 2 documents
Jun 25, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport 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 reportReport 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
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe 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 and the questions below stand in their place.

Life here

Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.

Find a detail about life at this home.

Rooms & the spaces they will use

  • Private bathroom

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • LaundryDone by staff

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Wifi

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Roll-in / accessible shower

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Visitor parking

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • The room opens directly onto a patio, porch or garden

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • AmenitiesSpecial Dining Programs · Garden View · Covered Parking · Swimming Pool · Arts and Crafts Center · Billiards Lounge · and 6 more

    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 aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Air conditioning in the room

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Housekeeping

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Cable or satellite TV

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Salon or barber

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Kitchenette in the unit

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food

  • Dining styleRestaurant style

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Texture-modified dietsPureed

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • All-day or flexible dining

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegetarian · Vegan

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Meals served in the room

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Cultural cuisine regularly servedInternational

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Family may eat with the resident

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Meals provided

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Professional chef

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day

  • Religious services at the home

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Religious services off site

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Intergenerational programs

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Faith, culture & language

  • Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish · Spanish · Filipino

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Pets, routines & independence

Visiting & staying involved

  • Transport for shopping and errands

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Public transit access claimed

    Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Before you call

Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.

  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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