Occupancy rate
85%
Higher than the California average: 72.8%La Vida Del Mar
Assisted Living in California
La Vida Del Mar
Assisted Living in California
Explore an idyllic community with La Vida Del Mar located in Solana Beach, CA. The La Vida Del Mar is an inviting senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and integrated health care. Known for its coastal setting, this community stands out from the crowd. A variety of resort-style, pet-friendly, and spacious accommodations are available depending on their living terms.
Experience its exceptional amenities and services, including locally-sourced delightful meals fine dining experience on the patio at Calypso Restaurant, three-dimensional approach to wellness, pool activities, and local attraction trips. In addition, philanthropic opportunities, lifelong learning seminars, concerts and social happy hours, and arts and creative writing classes make every moment count in the living experience. Thus, seniors are assured of a reliving retirement with La Vida Del Mar.
130-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
16 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 61 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
111 / 130
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusActive
IssuanceNovember 2, 2009
CountySan Diego
License Number374602832
La Vida Del Mar is legally operated by La Vida Del Mar Associates; Srg Servco Management, and administrated by Littlefield, Ruel.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
SD Live-in Staff
SD Separate Housekeeping Staff
No Admission Fee
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 600 / 800 / 1050 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Swimming Pool
Parking Available
Types of Care at La Vida Del Mar
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at California avg) 7 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Total visits (50% below)
• Complaint visits (85% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Complaint investigations (80% below)
• Official inspections (at California avg) 7 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Total visits (50% below)
• Complaint visits (85% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Complaint investigations (80% below)
Latest Inspection
December 20, 2024
Annual Inspection
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 10).↓ 90% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 0 | 3 | This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California facility (0 vs. California avg 3).↓ 100% better |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 4).↓ 75% better |
Inspections & Visits
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 8 | 16 | This facility has 50% fewer total visits than a typical California facility (8 vs. California avg 16).↓ 50% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 2 | 13 | This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 13).↓ 85% better |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. California avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 2 complaint visits.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 10).↓ 80% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Most inspections in recent years found no deficiencies, with the latest report from December 20, 2024, showing full compliance and a well-maintained, safe environment. Earlier complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, including one in November 2023 regarding building entrance safety. However, a substantiated complaint in October 2021 found staff neglect that led to a resident’s fall and minor injury, along with a deficiency in staffing levels for dementia care. In September 2021, the facility was cited for employee theft and financial exploitation of residents dating back to 2018, with corrective actions taken. Since then, inspections have shown improvement, with no further serious issues or enforcement actions noted.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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La Vida Del Mar is located in Solana Beach, California.
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1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Solana Beach's city center to La Vida Del Mar's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.46 miles to nearest hospital (Children's Primary Care Medical Group Carmel Valley)
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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