Brookdale San Marcos

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

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 nursing homes (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

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 nursing home (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 nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #413 / 1159 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 413th out of 1159 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1159 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) 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 nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.1	3.3	This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (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 nursing home (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 #949 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 949th out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 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 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 nursing home (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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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

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale San Marcos

2.7 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from San Marcos's city center to Brookdale San Marcos's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.82 miles to nearest hospital (Palomar Medical Center Escondido)

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