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
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State licensedAssisted Living
Sapphire Lake San Marcos
San Marcos, CaliforniaState inspected May 11, 2026, 1 citation since 2021
About Sapphire Lake San Marcos
Sapphire Lake San Marcos offers personalized assisted living for seniors who want support with daily activities while maintaining independence. Our San Marcos, California community provides compassionate care, nutritious meals, and meaningful activities designed to help residents thrive.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#374603699, Licensed
Location
San Marcos, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
839 La Tierra Drive, San Marcos, California 92078
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Sapphire Lake San Marcos. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Sapphire Lake San Marcos on May 11, 2026.
Since October 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections and 3 complaint visits.
Inspectors issued 1 Type A citation. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 3 complaints, and substantiated none of the allegations.
Last visit
May 11, 2026
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
1
Type B citations
0
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Oct 9, 2025, Oct 9, 2024, Oct 9, 2023, Oct 24, 2022, Oct 28, 2021.
Complaints
- May 11, 20261 unsubstantiated
- September 25, 20253 unsubstantiated
- March 16, 20232 unsubstantiated
- 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
- 374603699
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- October 9, 2015
- Licensee
- Sapphire Lake San Marcos
- Administrator
- Matic, Victoria
Location
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839 La Tierra DriveSan Marcos, CA 92078
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Sapphire Lake San Marcos had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Sapphire Lake San Marcos 1 Type A citation and 0 Type B citations since October 2021. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Sapphire Lake San Marcos last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on May 11, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Sapphire Lake San Marcos?+
The state investigated 3 complaints since October 2021. Of the allegations, 0 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 6 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.
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.