North La Costa Assisted Living
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Palliative Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Carlsbad, CA

North La Costa Assisted Living

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Palliative Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Carlsbad, CA

Overview of North La Costa Assisted Living

Conveniently located in the heart of Carlsbad, CA, North La Costa Assisted Living is a welcoming senior living community that offers a blend of elegance and personalized care for seniors. The community provides a comprehensive range of care options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, all within beautifully designed living spaces. Residents can choose from a variety of thoughtfully designed accommodations with several floor plans, ensuring a comfortable living space tailored to individual needs.

The community is committed to holistic well-being, providing enriching activites such as music sessions and recreational outings. A dedicated team coordinates personalized healthcare services, from medication management to in-home medical visits. Moreover, residents can enjoy top-tier amenities such as pet therapy and wellness visits from stylists, creating a vibrant atmosphere where they can thrive. North La Costa Assisted Living is committed to fostering an engaging community focused on comfort, dignity enjoy for every resident.

Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #1330 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1330th out of 1657 homes in California. 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.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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
6 years in operation Rank #886 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 886th out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 16 / 100 Rank #1896 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1896th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
83%
Rank #504 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 504th out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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
5 / 6
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceAugust 29, 2019
CountySan Diego
License Number374604081

Ownership & Operating Entity

North La Costa Assisted Living is legally operated by North La Costa Assisted Living Llc, and administered by Dejan Boskoski.

Room costs

Private Room $4,000 - $5,500 per month
Semi-Private Room $3,500 - $4,500 per month

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

english spanish other

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
24-Hour Staffing
Staff-to-Resident Ratio: 1:3

Additional Services

11 services
Residential Care
Hospice And Terminal Illness Care
Palliative Care
Nursing
Memory Care And Alzheimer’s
Parkinson’s
Pain Management
Stroke And Cardiac Recovery Care
Ostomy And Colostomy Care
Wound Care
Enteral Feeding And I.v Therapy

Staffing(Specialized Dementia)

Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff
Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff

Facility Details(Specialized Dementia)

No Admission Fee

Other On-site Services(Specialized Dementia)

Religious Services
Beautician
Manicurist
Mobile Physician
Facility Van Or Car Used To Transport Residents

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age60

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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.

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 nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.

13 points above the California average for nursing homes (81/100)

Rank #185 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 185th out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 94 out of 100. Letter grade A. 13 points above the California average for nursing homes (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 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
9 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per year (90% below)
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
• Total visits (63% below)
• Complaint visits (85% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
• Complaint investigations (80% below)
Latest Inspection April 9, 2026

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. 110 This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Violations 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 nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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 Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 14 This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 0.22 This facility has 90% fewer citations per year than a typical California nursing home (0.2 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 90% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.23.3 This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 616 This facility has 63% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (6 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 63% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 213 This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 85% better Rank #324 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 324th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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. 07 This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 210 This facility has 80% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The July 16, 2025 inspection found the facility clean and in good repair with one deficiency for expired food items, and a plan of correction was developed with the licensee.
  • The May 17, 2024 annual inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed all safety equipment, furnishings, and documentation were in order.
  • Complaint investigations in January 2023 and November 2022 found allegations unsubstantiated after record reviews and interviews.

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Address 10.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Carlsbad's city center to North La Costa Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in California

North La Costa Assisted Living is located in Carlsbad, 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 North La Costa Assisted Living

What neighborhood is North La Costa Assisted Living in?

North La Costa Assisted Living is in the La Costa Valley neighborhood of Carlsbad.

Is North La Costa Assisted Living in a walkable area?

North La Costa Assisted Living has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of North La Costa Assisted Living?

According to CA state health department records, North La Costa Assisted Living's license number is 374604081.

What is the occupancy rate at North La Costa Assisted Living?

North La Costa Assisted Living's occupancy is 83%.

Who is the administrator of North La Costa Assisted Living?

Dejan Boskoski is the administrator of North La Costa Assisted Living.

How many beds does North La Costa Assisted Living have?

North La Costa Assisted Living has 6 beds.

Has North La Costa Assisted Living had any recent deficiencies or citations?

North La Costa Assisted Living has had 1 recently reported deficiency.

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