Skilled nursing

Skilled nursing facilities in Carlsbad, CA

12 Medicare-certified skilled nursing facilities are within 10 miles of Carlsbad, CA.

Average overall rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars (11 of 12 rated).

Highest rated near Carlsbad

By overall rating, as of September 30, 2026. Ties are listed nearest first.

  1. Glenbrook5 out of 5 stars4.1 miles away
  2. La Paloma Healthcare Center5 out of 5 stars4.1 miles away
  3. Carlsbad by the Sea5 out of 5 stars4.3 miles away

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From Carlsbad, CA.

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Every listed provider is Medicare-certified.

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Showing 12 skilled nursing facilities

Within 10 miles of Carlsbad, CA.

Data updated September 30, 2026 (CMS).

How “Recommended” works: Highest CMS star rating first (facilities CMS has not rated come last), then nearest. Payment never affects this order.

    • Provides: Skilled nursing
    • High performing (CMS)

    Glenbrook

    1950 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009

    4.1 miles from Carlsbad, CA

    Overall rating5 out of 5 stars
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    • Health inspections4 out of 5 stars
    • Staffing5 out of 5 stars
    • Quality measures5 out of 5 stars

    A for-profit skilled nursing facility with 94 beds. Not Medicaid-certified. Part of a CMS affiliated group of 6 facilities.

    See detailsCall (760) 704-6800
    • Provides: Skilled nursing

    La Paloma Healthcare Center

    3232 Thunder Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056

    4.1 miles from Carlsbad, CA

    Overall rating5 out of 5 stars
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    • Health inspections5 out of 5 stars
    • Staffing3 out of 5 stars
    • Quality measures5 out of 5 stars

    A for-profit skilled nursing facility with 93 beds. Medicaid-certified. Part of a CMS affiliated group of 275 facilities.

    See detailsCall (760) 724-2193
    • Provides: Skilled nursing
    • High performing (CMS)

    Carlsbad by the Sea

    2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008

    4.3 miles from Carlsbad, CA

    Overall rating5 out of 5 stars
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    • Health inspections5 out of 5 stars
    • Staffing5 out of 5 stars
    • Quality measures5 out of 5 stars

    A nonprofit skilled nursing facility with 33 beds. Medicaid-certified. Part of a CMS affiliated group of 9 facilities.

    See detailsCall (760) 720-4580
    • Provides: Skilled nursing

    Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility

    2000 Westwood Road, Vista, CA 92083

    4.4 miles from Carlsbad, CA

    Overall rating5 out of 5 stars
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    • Health inspections4 out of 5 stars
    • Staffing4 out of 5 stars
    • Quality measures5 out of 5 stars

    A for-profit skilled nursing facility with 119 beds. Medicaid-certified. Part of a CMS affiliated group of 344 facilities.

    See detailsCall (760) 630-2273
    • Provides: Skilled nursing
    • High performing (CMS)

    The Dorothy & Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center

    211 Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA 92024

    5.3 miles from Carlsbad, CA

    Overall rating5 out of 5 stars
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    • Health inspections4 out of 5 stars
    • Staffing5 out of 5 stars
    • Quality measures5 out of 5 stars

    A nonprofit skilled nursing facility with 58 beds. Medicaid-certified.

    See detailsCall (760) 632-0081
    • Provides: Skilled nursing

    Bayshire Carlsbad

    3140 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008

    3.7 miles from Carlsbad, CA

    Overall rating4 out of 5 stars
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    • Health inspections4 out of 5 stars
    • Staffing3 out of 5 stars
    • Quality measures4 out of 5 stars

    A for-profit skilled nursing facility with 45 beds. Not Medicaid-certified. Part of a CMS affiliated group of 7 facilities.

    See detailsCall (760) 720-9898
    • Provides: Skilled nursing

    Village Square Healthcare Center

    1586 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078

    5 miles from Carlsbad, CA

    Overall rating4 out of 5 stars
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    • Health inspections4 out of 5 stars
    • Staffing3 out of 5 stars
    • Quality measures3 out of 5 stars

    A for-profit skilled nursing facility with 118 beds. Medicaid-certified. Part of a CMS affiliated group of 17 facilities.

    See detailsCall (760) 471-2986
    • Provides: Skilled nursing

    Vista View Post Acute

    304 N. Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92083

    5.2 miles from Carlsbad, CA

    Overall rating4 out of 5 stars
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    • Health inspections3 out of 5 stars
    • Staffing4 out of 5 stars
    • Quality measures5 out of 5 stars

    A for-profit skilled nursing facility with 176 beds. Medicaid-certified. Part of a CMS affiliated group of 48 facilities.

    See detailsCall (760) 724-8222
    • Provides: Skilled nursing

    Aviara Healthcare Center

    944 Regal Road, Encinitas, CA 92024

    6.1 miles from Carlsbad, CA

    Overall rating4 out of 5 stars
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    • Health inspections3 out of 5 stars
    • Staffing2 out of 5 stars
    • Quality measures5 out of 5 stars

    A for-profit skilled nursing facility with 120 beds. Medicaid-certified. Part of a CMS affiliated group of 275 facilities.

    See detailsCall (760) 944-0331
    • Provides: Skilled nursing

    Encinitas Post-Acute

    900 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024

    6.4 miles from Carlsbad, CA

    Overall rating4 out of 5 stars
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    • Health inspections4 out of 5 stars
    • Staffing2 out of 5 stars
    • Quality measures4 out of 5 stars

    A for-profit skilled nursing facility with 99 beds. Medicaid-certified. Part of a CMS affiliated group of 32 facilities.

    See detailsCall (760) 753-6423
    • Provides: Skilled nursing

    Santa Fe Post-Acute

    247 E. Bobier Drive, Vista, CA 92084

    7 miles from Carlsbad, CA

    Overall rating2 out of 5 stars
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    • Health inspections2 out of 5 stars
    • Staffing2 out of 5 stars
    • Quality measures3 out of 5 stars

    A for-profit skilled nursing facility with 187 beds. Medicaid-certified. Part of a CMS affiliated group of 7 facilities.

    See detailsCall (760) 945-3033
    • Provides: Skilled nursing

    Pacific Villas Post Acute

    3220 Thunder Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056

    4.1 miles from Carlsbad, CA

    Overall ratingNot rated
    • CMS note: Newly certified nursing home (less than 12 to 15 months of data, or open less than 6 months), so there was no data for this.
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    • Health inspectionsNot rated
      • CMS note: Newly certified nursing home (less than 12 to 15 months of data, or open less than 6 months), so there was no data for this.
    • StaffingNot rated
      • CMS note: Newly certified nursing home (less than 12 to 15 months of data, or open less than 6 months), so there was no data for this.
    • Quality measuresNot rated
      • CMS note: Newly certified nursing home (less than 12 to 15 months of data, or open less than 6 months), so there was no data for this.

    A for-profit skilled nursing facility. Not Medicaid-certified. Part of a CMS affiliated group of 275 facilities. Bed count not reported.

    See detailsCall (530) 222-2273

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About skilled nursing facilities

A skilled nursing facility is a nursing home certified by Medicare to provide skilled nursing care and therapy. Many patients come for a short stay to recover after a hospital stay. Some nursing homes also care for long-term residents.

Medicare rates nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars. The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

What CMS data can help you compare

  • The overall star rating and the inspection, staffing, and quality ratings behind it.
  • Whether Medicare shows an abuse icon or lists the home as a Special Focus Facility.
  • Nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
  • Whether the home is Medicaid-certified, if you may need Medicaid later.

Medicare can cover this type of care when its conditions are met. What is covered depends on your situation and plan. A hospital discharge planner, your plan, or Medicare.gov can tell you what applies.

Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, data as of September 30, 2026.