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Nursing homes in Carlsbad, CA

All 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Carlsbad, with Medicare ratings, federal fines and inspection citations. Best overall rating first.

3certified nursing homes
3rated 4 or 5 stars overall

How Carlsbad compares

 CarlsbadSan Diego CountyCalifornia
Nursing homes3831,165
Average Medicare overall rating4.74.03.2
Rated 4 or 5 stars100%73%46%
Citations per home, last 3 years11.323.341.3
Serious citations per home0.00.41.0
Homes with a federal fine0%27%39%

Serious means actual harm or immediate danger (Medicare severity G–L). Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

Statewide: most serious citations and fines
Nursing homes at a glance
Nursing homeOverallInspectionsStaffingCitations, 3 yrsSeriousFines
Glenbrook
94 beds
★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★★ 5 0 None
Carlsbad By the Sea
33 beds
★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8 0 None
Bayshire Carlsbad
45 beds
★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ ★★☆☆☆ 21 0 None

Glenbrook

1950 Calle Barcelona · 94 beds · Continuing Life · (760) 704-6800

5of 5
overall

5 citations since November 2023

0 actual harm or danger5 potential harm0 minimal

See all 23 citations

Carlsbad By the Sea

2855 Carlsbad Blvd · 33 beds · Front Porch · (760) 720-4580

5of 5
overall

8 citations since November 2023

0 actual harm or danger8 potential harm0 minimal

See all 8 citations

Bayshire Carlsbad

3140 El Camino Real · 45 beds · Bayshire Senior Communities · (760) 720-9898

4of 5
overall

21 citations since November 2023

0 actual harm or danger21 potential harm0 minimal

See all 24 citations

How to read these ratings

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.