Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Carlsbad, CA
Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Carlsbad, CA
Nestled in the beautiful town of Carlsbad, CA, Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care provides a warm and boutique approach to memory care, ideal for those in the Carlsbad community seeking specialized support. As an intimate family-owned property, this community focuses on nurturing strong connections and delivering exceptional and personalized care. With 56 well-appointed suites featuring open floor plans, large windows, and modern finishes, residents can enjoy spacious accommodations alongside carefully curated shared spaces that promote comfort and social engagement.
The community’s dedication to quality of life is reflected in a wide array of amenities, including a charming courtyard with garden beds and a welcoming lobby bistro. Daily life is enhanced by its signature memory care program, “The Journey”, which combines meaningful activities and wellness programs tailored to each resident’s cognitive abilities. Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care invites residents to experience joy, connection, and a true sense of belonging.
Capacity and availability
4 years in operation Rank #1100 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1100th 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 18 / 100 Rank #1874 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1874th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceApril 21, 2022
CountySan Diego
Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care is legally operated by Oakmont Of Carlsbad Llc; Oakmont Management Group, and administered by Tammie Sampedro.
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 2022 · 4 years of data
13 citations
39 total visits
24 complaint visits
2 official inspections
21 complaint investigations
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.
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.
12 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #1119 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1119th 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. Inspection score: 69 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 12 points below 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 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
7 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (30% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (175% above)
• Citations per year (32% above)
• Total visits (144% above)
• Complaint visits (85% above)
• Other visits (86% above)
• Complaint investigations (110% above) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
• Total citations (30% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (175% above)
• Citations per year (32% above)
• Total visits (144% above)
• Complaint visits (85% above)
• Other visits (86% above)
• Complaint investigations (110% above) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
Latest Inspection
February 6, 2026
Complaint Investigation
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 13 | 10 | This facility has 30% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 30% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations 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 #600 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 600th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 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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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 11 | 4 | This facility has 175% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 175% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 3.3 | 2.5 | This facility has 32% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (3.3 vs. CA avg 2.5).↑ 32% worse |
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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.
| 39 | 16 | This facility has 144% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (39 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 144% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 24 | 13 | This facility has 85% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (24 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 85% worse Rank #1187 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1187th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 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.
| 13 | 7 | This facility has 86% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 86% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 21 | 10 | This facility has 110% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 110% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on February 6, 2026, found all complaint allegations unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.
- A November 17, 2023 investigation substantiated staff sexual abuse of a resident and failures to report the incident to law enforcement and family, citing three deficiencies.
- Multiple substantiated deficiencies from 2023-2025 involved medication errors, insufficient staffing causing delayed care, unsafe food preparation, and unlawful eviction without proper notice.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Companion Suites
Building Type: Two-story
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7.4 miles from city center
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care | AL MC NC | Carlsbad (Carlsbad Research Center) | 226 | No |
18
Facility
18
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1874 / 2092 | 69
Facility
69
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1119 / 1401 | 2 | 24
Facility
24
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1187 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1100 / 1487 | - | - | Oakmont Of Carlsbad LLC; Oakmont Management Group | Private / Companion Suites |
| Laguna Estates Senior Living | AL MC | Carlsbad | 214
Facility
214
CA AVG
103
Rank
#129 / 1657 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
CA AVG
57
Rank
#642 / 2092 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#630 / 1401 | 4 | 13
Facility
13
CA AVG
13
Rank
#953 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#805 / 1487 |
47.7%
Facility
47.7%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1272 / 1368 | - | Ec Opco Ca Partner Vi, LLC;Vista Carlsbad Senior | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Bayshire Carlsbad | AL IL MC NH | Carlsbad (Palamai) | 125
Facility
125
CA AVG
103
Rank
#526 / 1657 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1088 / 2092 | 79
Facility
79
CA AVG
81
Rank
#881 / 1401 | 3 | 19
Facility
19
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1111 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#988 / 1487 |
93.6%
Facility
93.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#206 / 1368 | A+ | Camino Real Care LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| La Marea Senior Living | AL MC | Carlsbad (Carlsbad Research Center) | 125
Facility
125
CA AVG
103
Rank
#526 / 1657 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1488 / 2092 | 67
Facility
67
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1156 / 1401 | 4 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#922 / 1397 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#828 / 1164 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#988 / 1487 |
93.6%
Facility
93.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#206 / 1368 | - | Carlsbad Operating LLC; Integral Snr Lvg Mgmt LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise at La Costa | AL MC | Carlsbad | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
103
Rank
#561 / 1657 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
CA AVG
57
Rank
#740 / 2092 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1401 | 4 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#889 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 24
Facility
24
CA AVG
13
Rank
#262 / 1487 |
71.7%
Facility
71.7%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#807 / 1368 | - | Al I/La Costa Senior Hsg; Sunrise Senior Lvg Mgt | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Financial Assistance for
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Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care is located in Carlsbad, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care
What neighborhood is Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care in?
Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care is in the Carlsbad Research Center neighborhood of Carlsbad.
Who is the owner of Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care?
The legal owner and operator of Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care is Oakmont Of Carlsbad Llc; Oakmont Management Group.
Is Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care in a walkable area?
Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care has a walk score of 18. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Who is the administrator of Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care?
Tammie Sampedro is the administrator of Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care.
Has Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care has had 13 recently reported deficiencies.
Are there photos of Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care?
Vienna at Santianna – Memory Care is located at 2540 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92010.
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