Brookdale San Marcos

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · San Marcos, CA

CMS overall rating

1590 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078 View map

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Brookdale San Marcos accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Brookdale San Marcos accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Brookdale San Marcos

Brookdale San Marcos, found at 1590 W. San Marcos Blvd in San Marcos, California, delivers luxury assisted living in an elegant coastal setting. The community provides personalized care, genuine relationships, and a focus on helping residents enjoy an active and fulfilling lifestyle. At the community, residents can expect assistance with daily tasks such as housekeeping, meals, bathing, and dressing, all customized to their specific needs. The community offers a full calendar of events and activities, including shopping trips, art clubs, and fitness classes, allowing residents to explore old hobbies or discover new ones.

The community features vacation-style amenities, including an outdoor pool, fitness center, and transportation services. Apartments are spacious and pet-friendly, with options for studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. Basic utilities and maintenance are typically included in the basic service rate, providing residents with peace of mind and fewer bills to worry about. They aim to meet residents where they are in life’s journey, making Brookdale San Marcos a top choice when looking for a community for your loved one.

Facility Direct Line (760) 471-9904

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

4h 23m per day

vs avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	21m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	1h 0m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 43m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 53m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	5m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	16m per day

Capacity and availability

145 days

245-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

25 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 75 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

67%

Lower than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

163 / 245

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusClosed

IssuanceDecember 26, 2000

CountySan Diego

License Number374601046

Brookdale San Marcos is legally operated by Blc-Brookdale Place Of San Marcos Lp, and administered by Mario Preston.

Staffing

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

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

At Home Care

Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff

Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff

No Admission Fee

Pet Friendly

Fitness Center/ Therapy Room

Transportation

Library

Concierge Service

Outings

Café/Bistro

Beauty/Barber Shop

Courtyard And Garden

Gardening/Greenhouse

Game Room

Private Dining Room

Arts & Crafts

Walking Paths

Pool

Theater

Housekeeping

Laundry

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 1 citation 20 total visits 13 complaint visits 4 official inspections 10 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

6 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 2020 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection April 2, 2026

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	1	10	This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better
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.	1	3	This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #413 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 413th 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.
Moderate citations (Type B) Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	0	4	This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2020.	0.2	1.7	This facility has 88% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 1.7).↓ 88% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.1	3.3	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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	20	16	This facility has 25% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (20 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 25% worse
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	13	13	This facility has complaint visits in line with the California average (13 vs. CA avg 13).— At avg Rank #953 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 953rd 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.
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	3	7	This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 57% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	4	4	This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	10	10	This facility has complaint investigations in line with the California average (10 vs. CA avg 10).— At avg

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

The December 8, 2025 annual inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed compliance with safety, medication security, and staff training standards.
Multiple complaint investigations in late 2025 found no substantiated allegations of neglect, abuse, or unprofessional staff conduct but noted unresolved hazards in one resident’s bedroom.
A June 23, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated unlawful eviction without proper diagnosis, resulting in one cited deficiency for violating eviction procedures.

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Inspections since 2019

Total health inspections 11

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

3.73

State average N/A

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

31 of 41 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 10 of 41 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

41 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A

Citations history (last 7 years)

Quality of Care moderate citation Jun 26, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 15, 2025

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation May 15, 2025

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation May 15, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 260

Employees 139

Contractors 121

Staff to resident ratio 2.22 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 70

Average shift 7.3 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 47,254

Nursing staff breakdown

7.4 hours

7.3 hours

166

7.3 hours

Contractor staffing

5,959 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 94 Licensed Practical Nurse: 27

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	72	94	166	27,911	92	100%	7.3
Licensed Practical Nurse	30	27	57	9,158	92	100%	7.3
Registered Nurse	12	0	12	2,810	92	100%	7.4
RN Director of Nursing	5	0	5	1,137	85	92%	7.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician	3	0	3	932	77	84%	7.8
Dental Services Staff	3	0	3	867	75	82%	7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	725	92	100%	7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant	2	0	2	713	73	79%	7.8
Physical Therapy Aide	2	0	2	654	76	83%	7.6
Nurse Practitioner	2	0	2	496	62	67%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	2	0	2	474	61	66%	7.8
Administrator	1	0	1	464	58	63%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	451	57	62%	7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	266	32	35%	8.3
Qualified Social Worker	1	0	1	197	63	68%	3.1

166 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

57 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

12 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

5 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 92%

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 84%

3 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 82%

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 100%

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 79%

2 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 83%

2 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 67%

2 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 66%

1 Administrator

% of Days 63%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 62%

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 35%

1 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 68%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 8.3

25% worse than State average

State average: 6.6

Functional decline score 13.3

17% worse than State average

State average: 11.3

Long-stay resident measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 14.1%

27% worse than State average

State average: 11.1%

Walking Ability Worsened 16.8%

40% worse than State average

State average: 12.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 8.9%

21% better than State average

State average: 11.3%

Falls with Major Injury 4.1%

146% worse than State average

State average: 1.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.4%

11% better than State average

State average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection 1.7%

39% worse than State average

State average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight 2.1%

50% better than State average

State average: 4.2%

Depressive Symptoms 0.6%

91% better than State average

State average: 6.7%

Antipsychotic Use 10.9%

8% worse than State average

State average: 10.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.7%

In line with State average

State average: 98.5%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

In line with State average

State average: 98.2%

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.7%

6% better than State average

State average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.3%

14% better than State average

State average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine 97.4%

In line with State average

State average: 93.2%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

60% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 years

Total residents 117

Medicare

9.4% of residents

Medicaid

63.2% of residents

Private pay or other

27.4% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Brookdale San Marcos from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 46.4% ↓ 39.6pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$904.4K ↑ ~$901.8K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $7.7M ↑ ~$571.0K vs 2022

Operating Margin -6.0% ↑ 8.0pp vs 2022

Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	80.4%	81.2%	81.1%	86.7%	82.2%	90.4%	89.3%	92.6%	91.5%	79.3%	85.9%	46.4%
Beds	117	117	117	117	117	118	118	118	118	118	118	245
Net Income	-$806,121	-$1,519,508	-$2,689,652	-$1,478,012	$580,939	$168,467	-$280,862	-$310,474	$1,132,370	$293,748	-$728,007	-$105,299
Gross Revenue	$14,393,080	$15,686,926	$16,272,659	$17,715,267	$12,551,107	$15,148,428	$15,388,748	$17,719,854	$16,679,900	$14,907,791	$16,384,256	$20,569,798
Operating Expenses	$11,970,387	$12,396,772	$13,498,352	$13,262,992	$7,564,485	$11,745,649	$11,704,776	$12,788,798	$12,754,907	$13,308,294	$14,652,826	$15,925,103
Net Patient Income	-$833,833	-$1,530,693	-$2,768,698	-$1,483,280	$571,506	$166,283	-$284,767	-$314,915	$220,446	-$1,654,876	-$1,806,192	-$904,382
Net Patient Revenue	$11,136,554	$10,866,079	$10,729,654	$11,779,712	$8,135,991	$11,911,932	$11,420,009	$12,473,883	$12,975,353	$11,653,418	$12,846,634	$15,020,721
Payroll Costs	$5,371,308	$5,454,753	$5,592,950	$5,979,010	$5,483,371	$6,088,555	$6,040,660	$6,746,761	$7,084,694	$6,707,954	$7,102,333	$7,673,325
Operating Margin %	-7.5%	-14.1%	-25.8%	-12.6%	7.0%	1.4%	-2.5%	-2.5%	1.7%	-14.2%	-14.1%	-6.0%
Medicare %	18.3%	15.1%	12.3%	11.0%	15.8%	13.0%	10.4%	11.2%	10.3%	13.8%	14.6%	11.1%
Medicaid %	54.2%	58.7%	57.5%	41.4%	27.5%	77.1%	78.8%	74.0%	72.2%	69.4%	71.7%	76.3%
Private %	27.5%	26.2%	30.2%	47.6%	56.7%	9.9%	10.9%	14.8%	17.5%	16.8%	13.7%	12.6%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$323	$314	$310	$318	$307	$306	$297	$313	$328	$341	$347	$362
Cost/Day	$348	$358	$390	$358	$286	$302	$304	$321	$323	$389	$396	$384
Avg Length of Stay	49.0 days	51.3 days	45.9 days	43.0 days	42.1 days	389.2 days	167.2 days	135.2 days	175.6 days	125.6 days	190.8 days	144.9 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$15.0M

Net patient income

-$904.4K

For-profit Operated by a business corporation.

Net patient revenue

$15.0M

Net patient income

-$904.4K

Other income

$799.1K

Payroll costs

$7.7M 51.1% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$8.3M

Total costs

$15.9M

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 / 4

Alcove

1 / 4

1 Bed

1 / 4

2 Bed

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (60% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 32%

Private pay 60%

Medicaid 8%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 23%

Private pay 33%

Medicaid 44%

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.


Brookdale San Marcos	NH AL IL MC	San Marcos	-	245	-	75	Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Who is the owner of Brookdale San Marcos?

Brookdale San Marcos is legally operated by Blc-Brookdale Place Of San Marcos Lp, and administered by Mario Preston.

Is Brookdale San Marcos in a walkable area?

Brookdale San Marcos has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Brookdale San Marcos?

According to CA state health department records, Brookdale San Marcos's license number is 374601046.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale San Marcos?

Brookdale San Marcos's occupancy is 67%.

Does Brookdale San Marcos operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Brookdale San Marcos is registered as a for-profit in CA.

Who is the administrator of Brookdale San Marcos?

Mario Preston is the administrator of Brookdale San Marcos.

How many beds does Brookdale San Marcos have?

Brookdale San Marcos has 245 beds.

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Brookdale San Marcos

Overview of Brookdale San Marcos

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

Occupancy

License Details

Ownership & Operating Entity

Staffing

Additional Services

Staffing(Specialized Dementia)

Facility Details(Specialized Dementia)

Amenities & Lifestyle

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Inspection History

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.

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

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

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

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2019

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)

Citations history (last 7 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

166 Certified Nursing Assistant

57 Licensed Practical Nurse

12 Registered Nurse

5 RN Director of Nursing

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

3 Dental Services Staff

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

2 Physical Therapy Aide

2 Nurse Practitioner

2 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Administrator

1 Dietitian

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 Qualified Social Worker

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Nurse Aide Training

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?

Type of Rooms Available

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Admissions

Discharges

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