Silvergate San Marcos Retirement
Silvergate San Marcos Retirement
Operated by Americare Health & Retirement, Inc, Silvergate San Marcos Retirement is a 160-bed nursing home in San Marcos, California. Serving the area for 32 years, it sits in a really walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 75, making local errands and resources accessible on foot.
Silvergate San Marcos Retirement offers rehabilitation services, including respite and short-term rehab, backed by 24-hour staffing and on-site health care. This mix of support makes it a pragmatic choice for residents healing from surgery or illness, plus those seeking longer-term skilled nursing care. Dining here highlights quality and variety. Occupants enjoy restaurant-style service with seasonal menus and chef-crafted meals. The community supports an active lifestyle with a full activities calendar, gatherings, and local adventures that engage residents. Amenities are designed for comfort and convenience: the on-site fitness center and library cater to staying active and mentally engaged. Making daily life easier are the salon and spa services, outdoor spaces, and concierge support. All utilities and Wi-Fi are included, and housekeeping services complement the residential support. Monthly pricing begins at $3,995. The facility welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families flexible coverage options for rehabilitation stays and long-term care.
160-bed community Rank #288 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 288th out of 1657 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
32 years in operation Rank #106 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 75 / 100 Rank #563 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 563rd out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
2023 Best of Senior Living
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceMay 26, 1994
CountySan Diego
Silvergate San Marcos Retirement is legally operated by Americare Health & Retirement, Inc. A Calif. Corp., and administered by Joan Rink-Carroll.
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Dining Room
Fitness Center
Library
Salon & Spa Services
Outdoor Spaces
Concierge Services
Housekeeping Services
Onsite Health Care
Utilities
Cable & Wi-Fi
ActivitiesResidents enjoy a full calendar of activities, gatherings, and local adventures
Specific ProgramsWellness Programs
Operating Hours24/7
Starting Price$3,995 per month
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
4 citations
14 total visits
6 complaint visits
3 official inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
4 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #688 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 688th out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 85 out of 100. Letter grade B. 4 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
7 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (60% below)
• Citations per year (60% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Total visits (13% below)
• Complaint visits (54% below)
• Other visits (29% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Total citations (60% below)
• Citations per year (60% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Total visits (13% below)
• Complaint visits (54% below)
• Other visits (29% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
Latest Inspection
April 15, 2026
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 10 | This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 0.8 | 2 | This facility has 60% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.8 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 60% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.3 | 3.3 | This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 14 | 16 | This facility has 13% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 13% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 6 | 13 | This facility has 54% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 54% better Rank #650 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 650th out of 1388 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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| Canterbury Woods | AL IL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190 | No | A+ | 81 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Silvergate San Marcos Retirement | AL IL MC | - | 160 | No | - | 75 | - |
| Webster House | AL IL NH SNF | Palo Alto (Crescent Park) | 54 | No | - | 90 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Mission Commons – A Provincial Senior Living Community | AL NH IL | Redlands (Live Oak Canyon) | 16 | Yes | - | 54 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Frequently Asked Questions about Silvergate San Marcos Retirement
Who is the owner of Silvergate San Marcos Retirement?
Silvergate San Marcos Retirement is legally operated by Americare Health & Retirement, Inc. A Calif. Corp., and administered by Joan Rink-Carroll.
Is Silvergate San Marcos Retirement in a walkable area?
Silvergate San Marcos Retirement has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Who is the administrator of Silvergate San Marcos Retirement?
Joan Rink-Carroll is the administrator of Silvergate San Marcos Retirement.
How many beds does Silvergate San Marcos Retirement have?
Silvergate San Marcos Retirement has 160 beds.
Has Silvergate San Marcos Retirement had any recent citations?
Silvergate San Marcos Retirement has had 4 recently reported citations.
Are there photos of Silvergate San Marcos Retirement?
Yes — there is 1 photo of Silvergate San Marcos Retirement in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Silvergate San Marcos Retirement?
Silvergate San Marcos Retirement is located at CA.
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