Nursing homes in Carlsbad, CA
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Carlsbad, part of the San Diego area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4.7★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Carlsbad, California, have access to three nursing home facilities located within the 92008 and 92009 ZIP codes. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these San Diego County facilities maintain a strong average overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. Notably, two of these local centers hold the top 5-star designation, including Carlsbad by the Sea, which is operated by Front Porch.
Rating distribution
avg 4.7★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Carlsbad
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- FRONT PORCH1 home
- BAYSHIRE SENIOR COMMUNITIES1 home
- CONTINUING LIFE1 home
What to look for in Carlsbad
- All homes in Carlsbad score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 2 of 3 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Carlsbad
| CARLSBAD BY THE SEA FRONT PORCH · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| GLENBROOK CONTINUING LIFE · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| BAYSHIRE CARLSBAD BAYSHIRE SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Small · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
Best by sub-rating in Carlsbad
Best for staffing
- 1.GLENBROOK5★
- 2.CARLSBAD BY THE SEA4★
- 3.BAYSHIRE CARLSBAD3★
Best for experience
- 1.CARLSBAD BY THE SEA0★
- 2.BAYSHIRE CARLSBAD0★
- 3.GLENBROOK0★
Best for compliance
- 1.CARLSBAD BY THE SEA5★
- 2.BAYSHIRE CARLSBAD4★
- 3.GLENBROOK4★
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.