Glenbrook
1950 Calle Barcelona · 94 beds · Continuing Life · (760) 704-6800
overall
All 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Carlsbad, with Medicare ratings, federal fines and inspection citations. Best overall rating first.
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| Carlsbad | San Diego County | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing homes | 3 | 83 | 1,165 |
| Average Medicare overall rating | 4.7 | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Rated 4 or 5 stars | 100% | 73% | 46% |
| Citations per home, last 3 years | 11.3 | 23.3 | 41.3 |
| Serious citations per home | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Homes with a federal fine | 0% | 27% | 39% |
Serious means actual harm or immediate danger (Medicare severity G–L). Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.
| Nursing home | Overall | Inspections | Staffing | Citations, 3 yrs | Serious | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenbrook 94 beds | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | 5 | 0 | None |
| Carlsbad By the Sea 33 beds | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 8 | 0 | None |
| Bayshire Carlsbad 45 beds | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | 21 | 0 | None |
1950 Calle Barcelona · 94 beds · Continuing Life · (760) 704-6800
2855 Carlsbad Blvd · 33 beds · Front Porch · (760) 720-4580
3140 El Camino Real · 45 beds · Bayshire Senior Communities · (760) 720-9898
Medicare rates every certified nursing home from one to five stars. The inspection rating weighs most. Staffing comes from payroll records, quality from health measures such as falls and infections. Visit at different times of day before you decide.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare, processed October 1, 2026. Agencies are listed by the city of their office; many serve nearby cities too. Confirm a license with the state before you decide.