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Nestled within the serene landscapes of North County San Diego, Sapphire Pacific Residential Care delivers exceptional care in a comforting and secure home-like environment. Renowned for its commitment to tailored support, Sapphire Pacific prioritizes the distinctive needs of each resident. Their comprehensive assistance extends to daily activities like bathing, grooming, dressing, and managing medications. At Sapphire Pacific, personalized care harmoniously converges with the tranquility and warmth of a close-knit and compassionate community. This organization has multiple locations nestled in the serene landscapes of North San Diego and has recently expanded into the popular coastal geographies of Newport Beach and Huntington Beach. Each location is staffed with mobile physicians and an RN who provide private care to each resident in a private setting. This includes a minimum of 1 caregiver for every 3 residents and 1:1 care when appropriate.
Distinguished by its intimate scale, each facility caters to a maximum of six residents, fostering a personalized and inviting atmosphere. Residents savor the homely ambiance, complete with a backyard, patios, a dining area, a kitchen, and a cozy living room. Sapphire Pacific offers diverse living options, including private suites with attached bathrooms, regular private bedrooms, shared bedrooms, and for those desiring luxury, views of the ocean. Bedrooms can be personalized with furnishings or left unfurnished, featuring modern amenities such as wireless internet, cable TV, iPads, and telephones. It is no surprise that Sapphire Pacific also received recognition in September of 2023 for Best of San Marcos assisted living and residential care.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Sapphire Pacific Residential Care I is legally operated by Sapphire Chardonnay, and administrated by Ali Naghibi.
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.
14 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection score: 95 out of 100. Letter grade A. 14 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.
| 0 | 10 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% 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.
| 7 | 16 | This facility has 56% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 56% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 13 | This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (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. |
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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.
| 1 | 7 | This facility has 86% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 86% better |
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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.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Staff to Resident Ratio: 1 Staff : 3 Residents
Building Type: Single-story
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
1.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Marcos's city center to Sapphire Pacific Residential Care I's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.85 miles to nearest hospital (Palomar Medical Center Escondido)
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Sapphire Pacific Residential Care I 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 / 1487 |
66.5%
Facility
66.5%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#978 / 1368 | - | Blc-Brookdale Place Of San Marcos LP | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| 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 / 1487 |
77.1%
Facility
77.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#663 / 1368 | B- | Pacifica L 24 LLC; San Marcos Mgr LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sapphire Pacific Residential Care I |
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.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | San Marcos | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1331 / 1658 | No |
34
Facility
34
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1664 / 2093 | 4 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#661 / 1487 |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#423 / 1368 | - | Sapphire Chardonnay | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
The legal owner and operator of Sapphire Pacific Residential Care I is Sapphire Chardonnay.
Sapphire Pacific Residential Care I has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Sapphire Pacific Residential Care I's occupancy is 83%.
Ali Naghibi is the administrator of Sapphire Pacific Residential Care I.
Sapphire Pacific Residential Care I has 6 beds.
Sapphire Pacific Residential Care I has had 1 recently reported deficiency.
Yes — there are 3 photos of Sapphire Pacific Residential Care I in the photo gallery on this page.
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