Occupancy rate
94%
Higher than the California average: 72.8%La Marea Senior Living
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Carlsbad, CA
La Marea Senior Living
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Carlsbad, CA
Overview of La Marea Senior Living
La Marea Senior Living offers the next level of care for assisted living and memory care lifestyles we know today. The premier senior living home is committed to delivering full support for residents with their day-to-day activities. Families can trust that the upscale retirement home is where their loved ones will discover a lifestyle that balances individuality and independence for seniors. As the trusted choice in Carlsbad, seniors can expect an elevated lifestyle driven by exceptional care.
La Marea boasts its premier programs, such as the Vibrant Life® and Elevate® Dining programs, that help with the holistic wellness of each resident and restaurant-style dining services, housekeeping, and linen. They also offer the exclusive Generations Memory Care program, which has designed a specialized care plan for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
125-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
4 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 44 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
117 / 125
Average residents per home in California
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusActive
IssuanceJune 4, 2021
CountySan Diego
License Number374604411
La Marea Senior Living is legally operated by Carlsbad Operating Llc; Integral Snr Lvg Mgmt Llc, and administrated by Matthew Ryan.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Respite Care
Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff
Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff
No Admission Fee
Salon And Spa
Fitness Center
Community Social Spaces
Multimedia Lounge And Theater
Activity And Game Room
Restaurant-Style Dining
Full-Service Bar & Bistro With Tvs
Outdoor Dining Patio
ActivitiesThere’s always something fun and exciting happening here, including BINGO, chair exercise, and the mahjong club.
Specific ProgramsExclusive Programs, Military Veterans Program
Food DescriptionResidents are treated to meals made by a skilled chef as they dine with sparkling chinaware, linen tablecloths, and friendly table service.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 400 / 519 / 889 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at La Marea Senior Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
1 / 4
Studio
1
343 - 400 sq. ft
1 / 4
1 Bed
1
519 sq. ft
1 / 4
2 Bed
2
889 sq. ft
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
15 citations
24 total visits
12 complaint visits
4 official inspections
11 complaint investigations
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
7 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (50% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (175% above)
• Citations per year (50% above)
• Total visits (50% above)
• Other visits (14% above)
• Complaint investigations (10% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (82% below)
• Complaint visits (8% below)
• Total citations (50% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (175% above)
• Citations per year (50% above)
• Total visits (50% above)
• Other visits (14% above)
• Complaint investigations (10% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (82% below)
• Complaint visits (8% below)
Latest Inspection
February 26, 2026
Annual Inspection
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 15 | 10 | This facility has 50% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (15 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 50% worse |
|
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.
| 4 | 3 | This facility has 33% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California nursing home (4 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 33% worse |
|
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 nursing home (11 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 175% worse |
|
Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 3 | 2 | This facility has 50% more citations per year than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 50% worse |
|
Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.6 | 3.3 | This facility has 82% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.6 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 82% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 24 | 16 | This facility has 50% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (24 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 50% worse |
|
Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 12 | 13 | This facility has 8% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (12 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 8% better |
|
Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 8 | 7 | This facility has 14% more other visits than a typical California nursing home (8 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 14% worse |
|
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.
| 11 | 10 | This facility has 10% more complaint investigations than a typical California nursing home (11 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 10% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s record is mixed, with several substantiated complaints involving resident neglect, delayed medical response, and failure to report incidents, but also multiple inspections with no deficiencies cited. The most recent inspection on September 29, 2025, found no deficiencies and an unsubstantiated hydration complaint, while a September 25, 2025 investigation substantiated four deficiencies related to fall prevention, delayed emergency response, and failure to notify family. Earlier findings included staff mistreatment in March 2024 and delayed call response times in November 2024, indicating ongoing issues with resident care and staffing.
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6.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Carlsbad's city center to La Marea Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.17 miles to nearest hospital (Tri-City Medical Center)
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Frequently Asked Questions about La Marea Senior Living
What neighborhood is La Marea Senior Living in?
La Marea Senior Living is in the Carlsbad Research Center neighborhood of Carlsbad.
What languages are spoken at La Marea Senior Living?
The team at La Marea Senior Living speaks ["english"].
Who is the owner of La Marea Senior Living?
The legal owner and operator of La Marea Senior Living is Carlsbad Operating Llc; Integral Snr Lvg Mgmt Llc.
Is La Marea Senior Living in a walkable area?
La Marea Senior Living has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of La Marea Senior Living?
According to CA state health department records, La Marea Senior Living's license number is 374604411.
What is the occupancy rate at La Marea Senior Living?
La Marea Senior Living's occupancy is 94%.
Who is the administrator of La Marea Senior Living?
Matthew Ryan is the administrator of La Marea Senior Living.
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