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Meridian At Lake San Marcos
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · San Marcos, CA
View of the facility exterior with mountains in the background Wide view of a beautifully landscaped outdoor pathway between buildings Exterior view of Meridian At Lake San Marcos building A courtyard with a fountain and palm trees in front of the building Aerial view of the facility exterior and surrounding area Outdoor pool area with lounge furniture Comfortable living room with a cozy atmosphere Bright lobby area with plants and seating Interior common area with seating and piano Interior view of a stylish lobby with stone walls Outdoor courtyard with seating and landscaping Outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and clear blue sky Cozy common area with piano and dining setup Elegant dining area with tables and chairs Cozy resident room with pink chairs and decorative accents Bright and inviting interior of a resident room Common area with seating and bookshelves Facility shuttle bus parked in the outdoor area Well-equipped fitness room with exercise machines A cozy common area with bookshelves and seating Bright and cheerful common area in the facility Balcony view with lounge chair and potted plants Interior dining area with wooden decor and seating Brightly colored dining area with a jukebox Interior view of a kitchen space in the facility An empty activity room setup with chairs and a projector Modern bathroom interior with tiled shower and artwork Well-equipped kitchen in an assisted living facility Modern bathroom with a glass shower and vanity Residents enjoying music together at a piano

Meridian At Lake San Marcos

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · San Marcos, CA
1177 San Marino Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Meridian at Lake San Marcos

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Meridian at San Marcos Senior Living offers a luxurious environment that creates a lifestyle filled with endless possibilities for seniors to discover. As a member of the Aura Collection of communities, the luxury retirement home strives to deliver quality care and service for each individual to be enriched and engaged during their stay. Meridian at San Marcos is a vibrant community that encourages residents to thrive independently, flourish actively, and live purposefully.
The premier independent living, assisted living, and memory care home provides a list of amenities and services that make a comfortable and secure environment for residents. Accommodations comprise delightful amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, engaging programs, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, gourmet meals at the restaurant-style dining hall, beautifully furnished apartments, and an in-home emergency call pendant.

Facility Direct Line (442) 250-4241
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Bed community size
170-bed community Rank #256 / 1646Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 256th out of 1646 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
15 years in operation Rank #518 / 1504Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 518th out of 1504 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 community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 51 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: B- (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
77%
Rank #743 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 743rd out of 1492 homes in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. 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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
131 / 170
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceMarch 14, 2014
CountySan Diego
License Number374603339
RCFE Number374603339

Ownership & Operating Entity

Meridian At Lake San Marcos is legally operated by Pacifica L 24 LLC and San Marcos Mgr LLC, and administered by Amy Banaga.

Staffing

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

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Staffing(Specialized Dementia)

Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff
Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff

Facility Details(Specialized Dementia)

No Admission Fee

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Dining
Fitness Center
Activities
Salon
Garden
Arts & Crafts
Scenic Grounds
Art And Enrichment Programs
Activities
Specific ProgramsFinancial Planning, Services and Amenities

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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 2020 · 6 years of data 3 citations 22 total visits 15 complaint visits 5 official inspections 13 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.

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

Rank #732 / 1475 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 732nd out of 1475 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1475 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: 84 out of 100. Letter grade B. 3 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 2020 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)

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 / 1434 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1434 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1434 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 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 inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 2216 This facility has had 38% more total inspections than the California average (22 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 38% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1513 This facility has had 15% more complaint visits than the California average (15 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 15% more Rank #1021 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1021st 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. 27 This facility has had 71% fewer other visits than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 71% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 1310 This facility has had 30% more complaint investigations than the California average (13 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 30% more
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Address 3.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from San Marcos's city center to Meridian At Lake San Marcos's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.12 miles to nearest hospital (Palomar Medical Center Escondido)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Meridian At Lake San Marcos is located in San Marcos, 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
CA

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

Age —
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.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Meridian At Lake San Marcos

Who is the owner of Meridian At Lake San Marcos?

Meridian At Lake San Marcos is legally operated by Pacifica L 24 LLC and San Marcos Mgr LLC, and administered by Amy Banaga.

Is Meridian At Lake San Marcos in a walkable area?

Meridian At Lake San Marcos has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Meridian At Lake San Marcos?

According to CA state health department records, Meridian At Lake San Marcos's license number is 374603339.

What is the occupancy rate at Meridian At Lake San Marcos?

Meridian At Lake San Marcos's occupancy is 77%.

How long has Meridian At Lake San Marcos been in business?

Meridian At Lake San Marcos has been operating for approximately 15 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Meridian At Lake San Marcos?

Yes, Meridian At Lake San Marcos allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Meridian At Lake San Marcos?

Amy Banaga is the administrator of Meridian At Lake San Marcos.

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