Bayshire Carlsbad
3140 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008-2108
Brookdale Carlsbad, formerly Emeritus at Carlsbad is among the premier Carlsbad, CA Retirement Communities - providing assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing care. Set on acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with a courtyard and lovely gardens, our community's convenient location gives our families easy access to all that the area offers. Located just off of Interstate 5 and Highway 78 at 3140 El Camino Real in Carlsbad, our residents and visiting families are just blocks from shopping and restaurants and less than two and a half miles from beautiful beaches and scenic views.
Operated by Brookdale Senior Living, which runs 1,003 communities in our directory.
With 125 beds, Bayshire Carlsbad is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Carlsbad average about 58 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2025 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 5.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.0 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 45%.
The community is located in San Diego County, CA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 24 problems at Bayshire Carlsbad. None of them caused harm to a resident. 3 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nursing and Physician Services
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Bayshire Carlsbad offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, independent living, continuing care (CCRC), and retirement living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 125
- Nursing hours per resident/day 5.3
- Annual staff turnover 45%
- Last health inspection February 2025
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