Silvergate San Marcos Retirement
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · San Marcos, CA
Silvergate San Marcos Retirement
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · San Marcos, CA
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 / 1646Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 288th out of 1646 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 #105 / 1504Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 105th out of 1504 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 #562 / 2058Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 562nd out of 2058 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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
Pets not allowed
Dining
Fitness Center
Library
Salon
Spa
Concierge
Housekeeping
Wi-Fi
Cable Tv
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.
5 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #649 / 1475 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 649th out of 1475 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1475 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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: 86 out of 100. Letter grade B. 5 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.
4 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (60% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Total citations (60% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
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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Serious citations (Type A)
Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #724 / 1434 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 724th out of 1434 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1434 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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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Moderate citations (Type B)
Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% 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 inspections
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.
| 14 | 16 | This facility has had 13% fewer total inspections than the California average (14 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 13% fewer |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 6 | 13 | This facility has had 54% fewer complaint visits than the California average (6 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 54% fewer Rank #652 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 652nd out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 had 29% fewer other visits than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 29% fewer |
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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 had 25% fewer official inspections than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer |
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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.
How long has Silvergate San Marcos Retirement been in business?
Silvergate San Marcos Retirement has been operating for approximately 32 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Silvergate San Marcos Retirement?
No, Silvergate San Marcos Retirement has a no-pet policy.
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 citations?
Silvergate San Marcos Retirement has had 4 reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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