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Sunrise at La Costa
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Carlsbad, CA
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Sunrise at La Costa

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Carlsbad, CA
7020 Manzanita St, Carlsbad, CA 92011 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Sunrise at La Costa

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Offering assisted living and memory care services, Sunrise at La Costa is one of the best senior living facilities in Carlsbad. Contributing to recognizing the community’s overall excellent service and caregiving, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has shown with a welcoming approach. Life at the Sunrise at La Costa offers the opportunity and inspiration branded as a Sunrise lifestyle.

The senior living community’s services and amenities include activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years– weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, daily delicious and nutritious meals, and specialized programs.

Facility Direct Line (760) 930-0060
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Bed community size
120-bed community Rank #561 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 561st out of 1648 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
24 years in operation Rank #265 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 265th out of 1494 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
Walk Score: 70 / 100 Rank #739 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 739th out of 2087 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

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
72%
Rank #887 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 887th out of 1496 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1496. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
86 / 120
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceNovember 9, 2001
CountySan Diego
License Number374601134

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sunrise at La Costa is legally operated by Al I/La Costa Senior Hsg and Sunrise Senior Lvg Mgt, and administered by Jennifer Ortega.

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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 3 citations 22 total visits 11 complaint visits 4 official inspections 10 complaint investigations
Inspection Score Info 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.

7 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #513 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 513th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 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: 88 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 7 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

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.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (38% above) 3 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Other visits (at CA avg)
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
• Complaint investigations (at CA avg) 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
• Citations per year (70% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Complaint visits (15% below)
Latest Inspection December 17, 2025

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. 310 This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% 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 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 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.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 34 This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 0.62 This facility has 70% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 70% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.13.3 This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 2216 This facility has 38% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (22 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 38% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1113 This facility has 15% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 15% better Rank #884 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 884th 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.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 77 This facility has other visits in line with the California average (7 vs. CA avg 7).— At avg
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. 1010 This facility has complaint investigations in line with the California average (10 vs. CA avg 10).— At avg

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on November 4, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed compliance with food storage, medication management, safety systems, and staffing requirements.
  • A substantiated complaint on September 5, 2025, cited one deficiency for physical abuse by Staff #1, who was suspended and terminated; the deficiency was cleared during the visit.
  • A March 29, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated a deficiency for failing to post licensing reports for public viewing, but all other allegations in that investigation were unsubstantiated.
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Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sunrise at La Costa

2 bedroom
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Studio
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Studio

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Address 6.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Carlsbad's city center to Sunrise at La Costa's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.52 miles to nearest hospital (Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Sunrise at La Costa 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
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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

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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.
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High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise at La Costa

Who is the owner of Sunrise at La Costa?

Sunrise at La Costa is legally operated by Al I/La Costa Senior Hsg and Sunrise Senior Lvg Mgt, and administered by Jennifer Ortega.

Is Sunrise at La Costa in a walkable area?

Sunrise at La Costa has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Sunrise at La Costa?

According to CA state health department records, Sunrise at La Costa's license number is 374601134.

What is the occupancy rate at Sunrise at La Costa?

Sunrise at La Costa's occupancy is 72%.

Are pets allowed at Sunrise at La Costa?

Yes, Sunrise at La Costa allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Sunrise at La Costa?

Jennifer Ortega is the administrator of Sunrise at La Costa.

How many beds does Sunrise at La Costa have?

Sunrise at La Costa has 120 beds.

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