Occupancy rate
72%
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Sunrise at La Costa
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Carlsbad, CA
Sunrise at La Costa
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Carlsbad, CA
Offering assisted living and memory care services, Sunrise at La Costa is one of the best senior living facilities in Carlsbad. Contributing to recognizing the community’s overall excellent service and caregiving, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has shown with a welcoming approach. Life at the Sunrise at La Costa offers the opportunity and inspiration branded as a Sunrise lifestyle.
The senior living community’s services and amenities include activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years– weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, daily delicious and nutritious meals, and specialized programs.
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
24 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 70 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Occupancy
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
86 / 120
Average residents per home in California
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 11, 2001
CountySan Diego
License Number374601134
Sunrise at La Costa is legally operated by Al I/la Costa Senior Hsg; Sunrise Senior Lvg Mgt, and administrated by Jennifer Ortega.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff
Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff
No Admission Fee
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Sunrise at La Costa
Assisted Living
Memory Care
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 2021 · 5 years of data
3 citations
22 total visits
11 complaint visits
4 official inspections
10 complaint investigations
Inspection Scorecard
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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (38% above) 3 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Other visits (at CA avg)
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
• Complaint investigations (at CA avg) 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
• Citations per year (70% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Complaint visits (15% below)
• Total visits (38% above) 3 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Other visits (at CA avg)
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
• Complaint investigations (at CA avg) 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
• Citations per year (70% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Complaint visits (15% below)
Latest Inspection
December 17, 2025
Complaint Investigation
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 0.6 | 2 | This facility has 70% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 70% better |
|
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.
| 11 | 13 | This facility has 15% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 15% better |
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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.
| 7 | 7 | This facility has other visits in line with the California average (7 vs. CA avg 7).— At avg |
|
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 |
|
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 |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, with mostly clean annual inspections but one substantiated abuse-related deficiency in September 2025. The most recent inspection on November 4, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed compliance with safety, sanitation, and staffing standards. Prior complaint investigations frequently found allegations unsubstantiated, except for one 2024 citation for failing to display licensing reports and the 2025 abuse incident that led to staff termination.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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8.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Carlsbad's city center to Sunrise at La Costa's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.52 miles to nearest hospital (Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise at La Costa
What languages are spoken at Sunrise at La Costa?
The team at Sunrise at La Costa speaks ["english"].
Who is the owner of Sunrise at La Costa?
The legal owner and operator of Sunrise at La Costa is Al I/La Costa Senior Hsg; Sunrise Senior Lvg Mgt.
Is Sunrise at La Costa in a walkable area?
Sunrise at La Costa has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Sunrise at La Costa?
According to CA state health department records, Sunrise at La Costa's license number is 374601134.
What is the occupancy rate at Sunrise at La Costa?
Sunrise at La Costa's occupancy is 72%.
Who is the administrator of Sunrise at La Costa?
Jennifer Ortega is the administrator of Sunrise at La Costa.
How many beds does Sunrise at La Costa have?
Sunrise at La Costa has 120 beds.
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