Carlsbad by the Sea
Care Type
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Parent Company
Front Porch
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Monthly
Starting at $5,655/mo
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Updated Oct 10, 2026
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California Life Plan Community
Holds an active Certificate of Authority issued by the CDSS Continuing Care Contracts Bureau — the official state designation for licensed CCRCs in California.
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100%High Confidence
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Care Settings Within This Community
This Life Plan Community includes multiple, separately licensed care environments. Each operates under its own regulatory structure and license. Data below is attributed to its respective care component only.
Regulated under California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for skilled components. Inspection history available via public records.
SeniorTrust™ Score
92
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Total Licensed Capacity
194
Total Beds
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A
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About
Carlsbad By The Sea is an intimate, boutique CCRC on Carlsbad Boulevard with only 161 residences — many with ocean views — and direct beach access steps from the front door. A Front Porch nonprofit community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing & rehab. Highlights include the oceanfront terrace, Front Porch Gallery, Brain & Balance Center with SMARTfit technology, outdoor heated pool, and 20 distinct floor plans including an 1,800 sq ft ocean-view penthouse. Explicitly pet-friendly with beach walks directly accessible from campus.
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frontporch.net
(760) 720-4580
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Explicitly pet-friendly — oceanfront terrace, beach walks, and Carlsbad Village all accessible to residents with pets. Dogs confirmed welcome.
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