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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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Meridian At Lake San Marcos is legally operated by Pacifica L 24 Llc; San Marcos Mgr Llc, and administrated by Amy Banaga.
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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.
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.
2 points above the California average for assisted living residences (76/100)
Inspection score: 78 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 2 points above the California average for assisted living residences (76/100)
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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better |
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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.
| 0 | 3 | This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2020.
| 0.5 | 1.7 | This facility has 71% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 1.7).↓ 71% better |
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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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 22 | 16 | This facility has 38% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (22 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 38% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 15 | 13 | This facility has 15% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 15% worse |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 13 | 10 | This facility has 30% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 30% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
3.5 miles from city center
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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Meridian At Lake San Marcos is located in San Marcos, California.
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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 Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | San Marcos | 245
Facility
245
CA AVG
103
Rank
#97 / 1658 | Yes |
75
Facility
75
CA AVG
57
Rank
#564 / 2093 | 4 | 13
Facility
13
CA AVG
13
Rank
#953 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 25
Facility
25
CA AVG
13
Rank
#235 / 1486 |
66.5%
Facility
66.5%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#927 / 1249 | - | Blc-Brookdale Place Of San Marcos LP | - |
| Meridian At Lake San Marcos |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | San Marcos | 170
Facility
170
CA AVG
103
Rank
#256 / 1658 | No |
51
Facility
51
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1324 / 2093 | 5 | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1024 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
13
Rank
#492 / 1486 |
77.1%
Facility
77.1%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#632 / 1249 | B- | Pacifica L 24 LLC; San Marcos Mgr LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Gary and Mary West Pace |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | San Marcos | - | No |
71
Facility
71
CA AVG
57
Rank
#703 / 2093 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
The team at Meridian At Lake San Marcos speaks ["english"].
The legal owner and operator of Meridian At Lake San Marcos is Pacifica L 24 Llc; San Marcos Mgr Llc.
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.
According to CA state health department records, Meridian At Lake San Marcos's license number is 374603339.
Meridian At Lake San Marcos's occupancy is 77%.
Amy Banaga is the administrator of Meridian At Lake San Marcos.
Meridian At Lake San Marcos has 170 beds.
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