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Laguna Estates Senior Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Carlsbad, CA
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Laguna Estates Senior Living

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Carlsbad, CA
1088 Laguna Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Laguna Estates Senior Living

Laguna Estates is a trusted assisted living with memory care support in Carlsbad. The home provides a comfortable and upscale senior living experience for adults in the neighborhood. The assisted living lifestyle creates an approach that aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that cultivates individuality and growth. Hickory Hills is the home where residents learn to embrace their cognitive disability with the professional care staff’s full support and dedicated compassion.

As a Sincere Community, the home offers exclusive memory care services that ensure an unwavering commitment to security. Assisted living activities are thoughtfully designed to provide a vibrant social life within a secure and comfortable atmosphere. The residence boasts an active social calendar, a wide range of recreational activities, engaging and fulfilling personalized care plans, and a delicious and healthy dining experience.

Facility Direct Line (760) 434-7116
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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
102
Bed community size
214-bed community Rank #129 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.
Years in operation
7 years in operation Rank #843 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 843rd out of 1,507 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 73 / 100 Rank #641 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 641st out of 2,057 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
48%
Rank #1356 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1356th out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
102 / 214
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceApril 15, 2019
CountySan Diego
License Number374604065

Ownership & Operating Entity

Laguna Estates Senior Living is legally operated by Ec Opco Ca Partner Vi, LLC and Vista Carlsbad Senior, and administered by Brandon Cho.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Staffing(Specialized Dementia)

Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff
Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff

Facility Details(Specialized Dementia)

No Admission Fee

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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (at CA avg) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (67% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Citations per inspection (95% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 412 This facility has 67% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 67% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 03 This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 44 This facility has moderate citations (type b) in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.24 This facility has 95% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 95% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 2616 This facility has had 63% more total inspections than the California average (26 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 63% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1313 This facility has complaint visits in line with the California average (13 vs. CA avg 13).— At avg Rank #950 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 950th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 97 This facility has had 29% more other visits than the California average (9 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 29% more
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 1110 This facility has had 10% more complaint investigations than the California average (11 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 10% more
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Laguna Estates Senior Living

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Places of interest near Laguna Estates Senior Living

Address 0.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Carlsbad's city center to Laguna Estates Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.29 miles to nearest hospital (Tri-City Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Carlsbad

Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Laguna Estates Senior Living
AL
MC
Carlsbad
214
Facility 214
CA AVG 103
Rank #129 / 1,645
Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 58
Rank #641 / 2,057
26
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #950 / 1,387
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #843 / 1,507
47.7%
Facility 47.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,356 / 1,452
-Ec Opco Ca Partner Vi, LLC And Vista Carlsbad SeniorStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bayshire Carlsbad
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Carlsbad (Palamai)
125
Facility 125
CA AVG 103
Rank #524 / 1,645
Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,086 / 2,057
33
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,106 / 1,387
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,507
93.6%
Facility 93.6%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #252 / 1,452
A+Camino Real Care LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise at La Costa
AL
MC
Carlsbad
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #559 / 1,645
Yes
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 58
Rank #739 / 2,057
22
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #885 / 1,387
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #292 / 1,507
71.7%
Facility 71.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #889 / 1,452
-Al I/La Costa Senior Hsg And Sunrise Senior Lvg MgtStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
GlenBrook Health Center
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Carlsbad
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 103
Rank #808 / 1,645
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,156 / 2,057
12
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #344 / 1,507
64.2%
Facility 64.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,106 / 1,452
-Glenbrook Hc LLC/Life Services LLC-
La Costa Glen
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Carlsbad
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,782 / 2,057
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #565 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
-Dna Swagerty, Inc-
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Laguna Estates Senior Living is located in Carlsbad, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Laguna Estates Senior Living

Who is the owner of Laguna Estates Senior Living?

Laguna Estates Senior Living is legally operated by Ec Opco Ca Partner Vi, LLC and Vista Carlsbad Senior, and administered by Brandon Cho.

Is Laguna Estates Senior Living in a walkable area?

Laguna Estates Senior Living has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Laguna Estates Senior Living?

According to CA state health department records, Laguna Estates Senior Living's license number is 374604065.

What is the occupancy rate at Laguna Estates Senior Living?

Laguna Estates Senior Living's occupancy is 48%.

How long has Laguna Estates Senior Living been in business?

Laguna Estates Senior Living has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Laguna Estates Senior Living?

Yes, Laguna Estates Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Laguna Estates Senior Living?

Brandon Cho is the administrator of Laguna Estates Senior Living.

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