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Santianna Oakmont Signature Living
Large community·Licensed for 226·Carlsbad, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,400 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,400–$5,600
- Home sizeLicensed for 226Large care community · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitAugust 31, 2026CDSS inspection record
Santianna Oakmont Signature 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 226 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 Santianna Oakmont Signature Living
Is Santianna Oakmont Signature Living licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Santianna Oakmont Signature Living licensed for?
226 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Santianna Oakmont Signature Living been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is Santianna Oakmont Signature Living still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Santianna Oakmont Signature Living cost?
$4,400 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,400–$5,600. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 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.
Among 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Carlsbad that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,374 to $6,678 a month, and the middle figure is $6,100 (n = 5 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 Santianna Oakmont Signature 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 Oakmont Carlsbad Opco, LLC;Oakmont Mgmt. Group LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. See the homes licensed to Oakmont Management Group LLC — at least 56 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Sharp Tri-City Medical Center is 3.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Santianna Oakmont Signature Living keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Santianna Oakmont Signature Living license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “SANTIANNA OAKMONT SIGNATURE LIVING”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #374604947. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 226 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Oakmont Carlsbad Opco, LLC;Oakmont Mgmt. Group LLC, 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?”
- 6 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 August 31, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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 226 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved by the state
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 8 residents
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. 226 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 8 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER GRANTED FOR (25).
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file — 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?”
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,400a month to start
Likely $3,400–$5,600
From 11 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,400a month
Likely $3,400–$5,750
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 · how this estimate works
Starting monthly rate$4,400likely $3,400–$5,600
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 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 (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 $3,400–$5,750
- $4,400
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,150–$8,850
- $6,400
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.
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 worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 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.
11 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,550–$6,800.
- 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.
Show the 11 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Activcare at Bressi RanchCarlsbad · 0.9 mi · Large community$7,600Listed on Seniorly · memory care shared bedroom · seen September 9, 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.
- La Marea Senior LivingCarlsbad · 1.0 mi · Large community$6,370Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Ocean Hills Assisted Living & Memory CareOceanside · 1.8 mi · Large community$3,900Listed on Seniorly · independent living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Sunrise at La CostaCarlsbad · 2.6 mi · Large community$6,100Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Shadowridge Senior LivingVista · 2.9 mi · Large community$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- The Meridian at Lake San MarcosSan Marcos · 3.0 mi · Large community$3,595Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Silvergate San Marcos Retirement ResidenceSan Marcos · 3.1 mi · Large community$3,995Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Marbella San MarcosSan Marcos · 3.2 mi · Large community$3,795Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Everest at OceansideOceanside · 3.4 mi · Large community$3,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alta Vista Senior LivingVista · 3.6 mi · Large community$2,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Bayshire CarlsbadCarlsbad · 4.5 mi · Large community$3,700Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 2560 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92010Address from the public record · September 27, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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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 2025, the state has filed 6 documents for this home, and its records count 6 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated August 31, 2026.
- On file since
- 2025
- State visits
- 6
- Most recent visit
- August 31, 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.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 6 of 6 documents
Aug 31, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ramin Hashemi conducted an unannounced Case Management visit to follow up on a client death reported to Community Care Licensing. LPA was welcomed by, identified themselves to, and discussed the purpose of the visit to Executive Director (ED) Tim Jeffers and Memory Care Director Breanna Santos. Community Care Licensing received an Incident Report on 08/28/26 in which it was reported that a resident (Identified as R1) had passed away on 08/21/26 at a hospice run skilled nursing facility. During today's visit, LPA conducted file review and interviews. The facility is currently awaiting the death certificate once cause of death is officially determined and will forward to the Department once received. At this time, LPA observed no immediate health and/or safety concerns and no deficiencies were cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with ED Jeffers to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) were provided. Their signature below confirms receipt of these documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 31, 2026
Mar 16, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Collateral
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rebecca Borunda conducted an unannounced Collateral visit. LPA was greeted by, identified herself to, and discussed the purpose of the visit with Executive Director Timothy Jeffers. During today's visit, LPA interviewed staff for a complaint investigation filed at a different facility licensed by Community Care Licensing. An exit interview was conducted with Executive Director Timothy Jeffers, whose signature below confirms receipt of a copy of this report and the Licensee Appeal Rights (LIC9058 3/22).the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 16, 2026
Dec 4, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Incident
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nacole Patterson conducted an unannounced Case Management Visit. LPA was greeted by and met with Tim Jeffers, Executive Director, to discuss the purpose of the visit. Today's visit is in response to the self reported incident of Resident 1 who was found unresponsive in their room. LPA conducted a wellness check at the facility and requested records regarding the incident; no health or safety issues were identified. No deficiencies were cited or observed on this date. An exit interview was conducted with Tim Jeffers, Executive Director, who was provided with a copy of this report and Appeal Rights (LIC9056 03/22). Their signature confirms receipt of these documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 4, 2025
Nov 13, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Incident
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nacole Patterson conducted an unannounced Case Management Visit. LPA was greeted by and met with Resident Care Coordinator Mayra Macedo, to discuss the purpose of the visit. Today's visit is in response to the self reported incident of Resident 1 (R1), who alleged that Staff 1 (S1) kicked them. LPA conducted a wellness check at the facility, interviewed staff, residents, and collected facility documents. No health or safety issues were identified. No deficiencies were cited or observed on this date. An exit interview was conducted with Executive Director Tim Jeffers, who was provided with a copy of this report and Appeal Rights (LIC9056 03/22). Their signature confirms receipt of these documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 13, 2025
Sep 4, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nacole Patterson conducted an announced Pre-Licensing visit. LPA was met by applicant Tammie Sampedro and was granted entry into the facility. The purpose of today's visit is to inspect the facility to ensure that the facility is in compliance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. The fire inspection was completed on 04/22/2025 and the facility is approved for 226 non-ambulatory residents, eight (8) of which may be bedridden in memory care first and second floors. Delayed egress is approved in the facility's memory care on first and second floor. During today's visit, LPA toured the facility and inspected all common areas, outside spaces, and a sampling of resident rooms across the facility. The facility was found to be clean, safe, and in good repair with no pathway obstructions. Private and common resident bathrooms were observed to be clean and the toilets and showers were found to be in working order. The facility's water temperature in a sampling of resident bathrooms measured between 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed locked storage areas where all hazardous and/or toxic chemicals were stored and secured. LPA observed locked storage for resident medications and files. Fire extinguishers were observed throughout the facility and found to be in compliance. Smoke detectors were observed in the facility to be in working order. The facility has an outdoor pool that was gated and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed 7-day supply of non-perishable food and a 2-day supply of perishable food. Required postings were observed in a common area of the facility. LPA reviewed the applicant's Infection Control Plan and Emergency Disaster Plan. LPA conducted Component III with the applicant. The topics discussed were continuing operation requirements, record keeping/reporting, and physical plant compliance. Pre-licensing is complete, and this facility has no deficiencies. It is recommended that this facility be licensed pending final review and approval. An exit interview was conducted with applicant Tammie Sampedro, whose signature below confirms receipt of a copy of this report and the Licensee Appeal Rights (LIC9058 3/22).the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 4, 2025
Aug 7, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 225 Census (if any clients in care): COMP II Participants: TAMMIE SAMPEDRO Interview Method: Telephone interview On 8/7/25, administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 7, 2025
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
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.
The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.
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.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in San Diego County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
Activcare at Bressi Ranch
Carlsbad · Large community · 0.9 mi away
$7,600 a month to start · Listed by the home
Carlsbad Comfort Care
Carlsbad · Small home · 0.9 mi away
$6,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
Family Comfort Care
Carlsbad · Small home · 1.0 mi away
$7,000 a month to start · Listed by the home
La Marea Senior Living
Carlsbad · Large community · 1.0 mi away
$6,370 a month to start · Listed by the home
Vista Elder Care
Vista · Small home · 1.7 mi away
$5,100 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Ana's Elder Care
Vista · Small home · 1.7 mi away
$5,150 a month to start · Covelight estimate