21,054 people 65 and older live in Carlsbad (Census, ACS 2019-2023). Here is every Medicare-rated and State-licensed care option in town, from the government's own data, rebuilt every morning.
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Carlsbad by the numbers: what's here, and what's thin
Of the 21,054 people 65 and older in Carlsbad's ZIP codes, 20% live alone (North County: 21%), 6% live below the poverty line (8%) and 24% have a disability (28%). Here is what's in town for them, per 1,000 of the people who need each thing, against the rate across North County.
| What | In town | Carlsbad rate | North County rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living beds per 1,000 people 75+ | 2,564 | 273.0 | 164.8 | more than most (1.7x) |
| Nursing home beds per 1,000 people 85+ | 172 | 77.0 | 133.0 | a bit under (58%) |
| Adult day centers per 1,000 65+ with a disability | 2 | 0.4 | 0.6 | a bit under (72%) |
| In-home care agency offices per 1,000 65+ living alone | 7 | 1.6 | 2.2 | a bit under (73%) |
| Primary care doctors who take Medicare's rate per 1,000 people 65+ | 64 | 3.0 | 5.6 | a bit under (55%) |
| Specialists who take Medicare's rate per 1,000 people 65+ | 157 | 7.5 | 10.2 | a bit under (73%) |
| Therapists and psychiatrists in Medicare per 1,000 people 65+ | 197 | 9.4 | 4.2 | more than most (2.2x) |
| Medicare equipment suppliers per 1,000 65+ with a disability | 13 | 2.6 | 2.4 | about even |
| Low-cost clinic sites per 1,000 65+ below poverty | 1 | 0.8 | 8.1 | thin (10% of the rate) |
| Dental offices that take Medi-Cal per 1,000 65+ below poverty | 6 | 4.8 | 12.5 | thin (38% of the rate) |
| HUD senior apartment units per 1,000 65+ below poverty | 6 | 4.8 | 66.6 | thin (7% of the rate) |
| Dialysis stations per 1,000 people 65+ | 0 | 0.0 | 1.2 | none in town |
Where it's thin, here's what covers it:
- Low-cost clinic sites: Applying for Medi-Cal is free; how to apply, or PJ sits with you through it (Family Assist).
- Dental offices that take Medi-Cal: PJ calls the Medi-Cal dentists to find who's taking new patients.
- HUD senior apartment units: Waitlists run long: PJ can help fill out the applications and keep them current (Family Assist).
Census ACS 2019-2023 by ZIP (tables B01001, B11007, B17001, B18101); supply from CMS, the State's Community Care Licensing, DHCS, HRSA and HUD, the same data as the pages linked above. The North County rate pools the towns each dataset covers. Rebuilt every morning.
Nursing homes in Carlsbad (3)
| Nursing home | Medicare stars | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad By The Sea 2855 Carlsbad Blvd · (760) 720-4580 | ★★★★★ | 33 |
| Glenbrook 1950 Calle Barcelona · (760) 704-6800 | ★★★★★ | 94 |
| Bayshire Carlsbad 3140 El Camino Real · (760) 720-9898 | ★★★★☆ | 45 |
CMS Care Compare. All nursing homes near Solana Beach, rated, and what the inspectors found at each.
Assisted living in Carlsbad (28)
| Community | Beds |
|---|---|
| La Costa Glen Carlsbad 1950 Silverleaf Circle · (760) 704-1000 | 1233 |
| Santianna Oakmont Signature Living 2560 Faraday Ave · (442) 325-8090 | 226 |
| Carlsbad By The Sea 2855 Carlsbad Blvd. · (760) 492-3359 | 224 |
| Laguna Estates Senior Living 1088 Laguna Drive · (760) 434-7116 | 214 |
| Bayshire Carlsbad 3140 El Camino Real · (760) 720-9898 | 125 |
| La Marea Senior Living 5592 El Camino Real · (442) 325-3510 | 125 |
| Sunrise At La Costa 7020 Manzanita St · (760) 930-0060 | 120 |
| Glenbrook Assisted Living 1950 Calle Barcelona · (760) 704-6800 | 95 |
| Activcare At Bressi Ranch 6255 Nygaard · (760) 603-9999 | 80 |
| Gardens, The 4380 Highland Drive · (760) 729-1411 | 15 |
| Tenenbaum Villa 3463 Circulo Adorno · (760) 942-5048 | 8 |
Plus 17 small licensed homes for 6 or fewer residents. Every one, with State inspection reports: the North County assisted living finder (pick Carlsbad).
Home health agencies in Carlsbad (6)
- Archer Health Inc: 5 stars · (800) 689-5049
- San Diego Home Health Care Services Inc: 3 stars · (760) 436-7344
- Dependable Nursing Llc: 2.5 stars · (760) 602-0583
- Seaport Home Health: not rated · (858) 634-5870
- Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc: not rated · (760) 438-0078
- All Concierge Homehealth Inc: not rated · (760) 696-3828
Medicare pays for home health with $0 copay if you're homebound and a provider orders it. Every North County agency, rated.
Hospice that serves Carlsbad (45)
Hospice comes to the house, so it's who serves Carlsbad that counts, not where the office is. 45 hospices based in San Diego County list Carlsbad ZIP codes with Medicare; the best-rated by families:
- Together Hospice Care LLC: ★★★★★ from families, 98% would definitely recommend · (760) 743-3055
- Hospice of the North Coast: ★★★★☆ from families, 90% would definitely recommend · (760) 431-4100
- Lightbridge Hospice: ★★★★☆ from families, 89% would definitely recommend · (858) 458-2992
- Silverado Hospice San Diego: ★★★★☆ from families, 86% would definitely recommend
- Radiant Hospice: ★★★★☆ from families, 86% would definitely recommend · (619) 550-3570
- Sharp HospiceCare: ★★★☆☆ from families, 88% would definitely recommend · (619) 667-1900
- Apreva Hospice: ★★★☆☆ from families, 87% would definitely recommend · (619) 450-4414
- Mission Hospice Services of San Diego LLC: ★★★☆☆ from families, 83% would definitely recommend · (855) 848-5433
CMS Care Compare, CAHPS Hospice Survey. Medicare Part A pays for hospice care. Every one, with the Care Index and a town filter.
Adult day care in Carlsbad (2)
A safe, social day for a parent and a break for the caregiver. Medi-Cal's CBAS benefit pays for adult day health care for people who qualify.
- Wings Recovery Center LLC: State-licensed adult day program, ask who they serve · (858) 220-9519
- Wings Recovery Center, LLC: State-licensed adult day program, ask who they serve · (858) 220-9519
CDPH and CDSS licensing data. Every licensed option in the county, and how Medi-Cal pays.
In-home care agencies in Carlsbad (7)
- Above & Beyond In Home Care, LLC · (442) 500-5089
- Best Of Care · (760) 477-7333
- Dusie Corporation Dba Brightstarcare Of Carlsbad · (760) 448-1021
- Heritage Senior Care, Inc. · (760) 720-7740
- Homewatch Caregivers Carlsbad · (760) 260-8700
- San Diego Compassionate Caregivers, Inc. · (760) 390-0091
- Synergy Home Care Of North County · (760) 990-4289
Licensed by the State (CDSS). Every North County agency, and what to ask before you hire.
Doctors who take Medicare in Carlsbad
64 primary care doctors enrolled in Medicare have offices in Carlsbad, including geriatricians Dr. Paolo Zizzo, Dr. Stephen Poses. The full list, with who accepts assignment and telehealth (pick your town).
The senior center
Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave, Carlsbad, 442-339-2650. Programs, a weekday lunch shuttle ($4 suggested), and medical rides within Carlsbad for residents 60+ who can't drive (two a month).
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Questions people ask
How many assisted living facilities are in Carlsbad?
28 licensed by the State of California, 17 of them small homes for 6 or fewer residents (Community Care Licensing, 2026-09-30).
What are the best-rated nursing homes in Carlsbad?
Medicare's 5-star overall ratings in Carlsbad: Carlsbad By The Sea, Glenbrook.
How do I find a doctor who takes Medicare in Carlsbad?
CMS lists 64 primary care doctors enrolled in Medicare with offices in Carlsbad. Call to ask if they're taking new patients.
What senior services is Carlsbad short on?
By the government's own counts per 1,000 people who need them, Carlsbad is thin on low-cost clinic sites, dental offices that take medi-cal, hud senior apartment units, dialysis stations compared with the rest of North County San Diego. 20% of people 65 and older there live alone (Census).
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