The Meridian At Lake San Marcos
State licensed1177 San Marino Dr Bldg 1 & 2, San Marcos, CA 92078
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
Call for pricing
Prices not published
🏡
State licensedAssisted Living
Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center
San Marcos, CaliforniaState inspected Feb 19, 2026, no citations since 2022
About Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center
Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center provides compassionate assisted living for seniors who want support with daily activities while maintaining independence. Our San Marcos, California community focuses on personalized care, meaningful connections, and helping residents thrive in a secure environment.
Community at a glance
Capacity
15 residents
State license
#372004591, Licensed
Location
San Marcos, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
1560 Circa Del Lago, San Marcos, California 92078
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center on February 19, 2026.
Since February 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 4 routine inspections.
Those visits produced no citations.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
No complaints were investigated in that time.
Last visit
Feb 19, 2026
Routine inspections
4
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0
Visits and citations
No citations in the state's record for Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center.
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Feb 19, 2026, Dec 17, 2024, Feb 15, 2024, Feb 25, 2022.
Complaints
- Date not reportedOutcome not reported
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 372004591
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 15 residents
- Licensed since
- February 27, 1989
- Licensee
- Chateau Lake San Marcos Homeowners Association
- Administrator
- Richardson, Renee J.
Location
Loading map…
1560 Circa Del LagoSan Marcos, CA 92078
12 other communities within 10 miles
Senior living near San Marcos
Sapphire Lake San Marcos
State licensed839 La Tierra Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
Call for pricing
Prices not published
Brookdale Place Of San Marcos
State licensed1590 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
Call for pricing
Prices not published
Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued no citations to Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center since February 2022.
When was Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on February 19, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center?+
The state has no complaint investigations on record for Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center since February 2022.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.