Meridian At Lake San Marcos
Meridian At Lake San Marcos is an Assisted Living Home in California
Meridian At Lake San… is an Assisted Living Home in California
Meridian At Lake San Marcos
Meridian At Lake San Marcos is an Assisted Living Home in California
Meridian At Lake San… is an Assisted Living Home in California
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.
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About this community
California average: 71%
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Ownership & operating entity
Meridian At Lake San Marcos is legally operated by PACIFICA L 24 LLC; SAN MARCOS MGR LLC.
Types of Care at Meridian At Lake San Marcos
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for ALFs) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
16 visits/inspections
13 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
4 routine inspections
3 other visits
California average: 14 visits/inspections
3 citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
California average: 9 citations
Inspection Report Summary for Meridian At Lake San Marcos
The California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing (CCLD) conducted a series of unannounced evaluations at Meridian at Lake San Marcos (facility number 374603339) from May 2022 through March 2024. The visits ranged from annual infection‑control reviews to collateral inquiries unrelated to the facility and case‑management follow‑ups. Across all encounters the licensing analysts—Chinwe Nwogene, Iby Strong, Janira Arreola, Jacqueline Shaw Ross, and Venus Mixson—reported that the facility consistently met or exceeded regulatory standards. No deficiencies were cited, and the facility’s infection‑control plan, staff training, and disaster preparedness documentation were found to be current and adequate.
Infection‑control inspections highlighted the presence of posted COVID‑19 notices, ample hand‑washing stations, PPE supplies, and daily temperature checks. The facility’s pool and other common areas were secured, and no weapons or ammunition were stored on the premises. Medication administration was documented as secure, with all drugs locked in medication carts and appropriately labeled. Physical plant observations noted clean, well‑maintained floors, windows, and doors, and a fully operational laundry room and kitchen that met the required two‑day perishable and seven‑day non‑perishable food supply standards.
Personnel and administrative compliance also remained strong. The reports noted sufficient staff presence for resident supervision, current administrator certificates, up‑to‑date liability insurance, and properly filed staff and resident records. Emergency plans, evacuation routes, and disaster drill documentation were verified and deemed compliant. While the census fluctuated between 124 and 170 residents, the facility’s capacity remained 170, and it consistently housed residents aged 60 and older, including those with limited mobility.
Overall, the narrative from the CCLD visits paints a picture of a well‑managed, compliant community care setting that maintains high standards of health, safety, and resident welfare. The facility’s administrators—Kevin Quigley, Rob Johnston, and Ferlina McBride—have each ensured that licensing requirements are met, and the repeated absence of deficiencies suggests a sustained culture of quality and regulatory adherence.
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1177 San Marino Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
24/7 care needed
Guides for Better Senior Living
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for California Seniors
- General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
- General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
- General: Age 62+, 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 Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
- 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 Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
- General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for California Seniors
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
Requirements:
General:Age 65+, 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 Specifics:County-managed; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits:~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Can hire family as caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, 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 Specifics:Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, 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 Specifics:Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
California CARES Program
Requirements:
- 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 Specifics:High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics:High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
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