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Located in Encinitas, California, Summerfield Memory Care of Encinitas stands as a compassionate senior living community, managing 56 memory care living suites under the expert care of Five Star Senior Living. Operating 24/7, the community extends respite/short-stay services for seniors requiring specialized care. Residents can indulge in the soothing atmosphere of a beauty salon and explore the secure, senior-friendly walking path that winds through beautiful courtyards, providing opportunities for exercise, fresh air, and sunshine.
With a commitment to enhancing the quality of life, Summerfield Memory Care offers all-day home-style dining, purposeful Montessori-based programs fostering socialization, and enchanting community gardens. Virtual tours are readily available for those keen on exploration from home, reflecting the community’s dedication to accessibility and transparency. Meticulously designed to provide a comfortable and homely environment, this community goes beyond by offering specialized care services that enrich the lives of seniors and bring peace of mind to their families.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Summerfield of Encinitas is legally operated by Snh Cal Tenant Llc; Northstar Senior Living, Inc., and administrated by Mercedes Margritz.
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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.
5 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection score: 86 out of 100. Letter grade B. 5 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
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
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 10 | This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% 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 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. |
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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.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has moderate citations (type b) in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 0.8 | 2 | This facility has 60% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.8 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 60% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.2 | 3.3 | This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% 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.
| 25 | 16 | This facility has 56% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (25 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 56% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 13 | 13 | This facility has complaint visits in line with the California average (13 vs. CA avg 13).— At avg Rank #953 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 953rd 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. |
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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.
| 8 | 7 | This facility has 14% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 14% worse |
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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 |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 10 | 10 | This facility has complaint investigations in line with the California average (10 vs. CA avg 10).— At avg |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Housing Options: Studio / Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
4.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Encinitas's city center to Summerfield of Encinitas's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 6.59 miles to nearest hospital (Children's Primary Care Medical Group Carmel Valley)
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Summerfield of Encinitas is located in Encinitas, California.
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The team at Summerfield of Encinitas speaks ["english"].
The legal owner and operator of Summerfield of Encinitas is Snh Cal Tenant Llc; Northstar Senior Living, Inc..
Summerfield of Encinitas has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to CA state health department records, Summerfield of Encinitas's license number is 374604227.
Summerfield of Encinitas's occupancy is 71%.
Mercedes Margritz is the administrator of Summerfield of Encinitas.
Summerfield of Encinitas has 56 beds.
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