Carlsbad by the Sea
Nursing Home · Carlsbad, CA
CMS certification number056496
Contact & location
2855 Carlsbad BlvdCarlsbad, CA 92008
San Diego County
- Phone
- (760) 720-4580
- ZIP code
- 92008 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 33
- Residents per day
- 28.5 (86% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Front Porch Communities and Services
- Chain
- Front Porch (9 facilities, avg 4.8★)
- Medicare certified since
- September 5, 1975
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 5.37 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.75 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.69 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.93 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.76 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 25.0 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 25, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 8 health · 8 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-22 |
| 2026-03-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-22 |
| 2024-12-05 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-31 |
| 2024-12-05 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-31 |
| 2024-12-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-31 |
| 2024-12-05 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-31 |
| 2023-12-14 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-10 |
| 2023-12-14 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-10 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Front Porch Communities and Services (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Digerness, Paula (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Front Porch Communities and Services (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Steinberg, Karl (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Duranteau, Nancy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Forte, Vincent (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Handy, Joanne (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jacobs, Laura (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kroeker, Kevin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McGovern, Marion (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spencer, Peter (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tonnu, Diemlan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wesson, Oliver (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Whittaker, Susan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kelly, Sean (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Salvador, Eduardo (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vranich, Rachel (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Akopyan, Gevork (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Delarosa, Sylvia (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Digerness, Paula (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kelly, Sean (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Macango, Susan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McMullin, Mary (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Olson, Kari (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Salvador, Eduardo (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Steinberg, Karl (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sumner, Craig (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Carlsbad by the Sea?
Carlsbad by the Sea has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.
How many beds does Carlsbad by the Sea have?
It has 33 certified beds and cares for about 29 residents per day.
Has Carlsbad by the Sea been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Carlsbad by the Sea?
It is part of Front Porch and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Carlsbad by the Sea?
(760) 720-4580. The facility is located at 2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.