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Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence

(760) 744-4484

About Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence

Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence provides compassionate assisted living for seniors who want support with daily activities while maintaining independence. Our San Marcos, California community combines personalized care with a welcoming environment where residents thrive.

Community at a glance

Capacity

160 residents

State license

#374600026, Licensed

Location

San Marcos, CA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Assisted Living

Contact & location

1550/1560 Security Place, San Marcos, California 92078

(760) 744-4484

California inspection record

From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports

State inspectors last visited Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence on May 28, 2026.

Since December 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 3 routine inspections, 6 complaint visits and 5 other visits.

Inspectors issued 2 Type A citations and 2 Type B citations. 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 5 complaints, and substantiated none of the allegations.

Last visit

May 28, 2026

Routine inspections

3

Type A citations

2

Type B citations

2

Visits and citations

Kind of visitVisitsType AType B
Routine inspections300
Complaint investigations600
Other visits522

Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on May 28, 2026, May 8, 2024, May 20, 2022.

Complaints

  • April 15, 20261 unsubstantiated
  • August 14, 20241 unsubstantiated
  • October 28, 20221 unsubstantiated
  • September 30, 20222 unsubstantiated
  • September 30, 20223 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
374600026
License type
Residential Care Elderly
Status
Licensed
Licensed capacity
160 residents
Licensed since
May 26, 1994
Licensee
Americare Health & Retirement, Inc. a Calif. Corp.
Administrator
Joan Rink-Carroll

Location

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1550/1560 Security PlaceSan Marcos, CA 92078

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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions

Has Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence had any violations?+

California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence 2 Type A citations and 2 Type B citations since December 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 Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence last inspected?+

State inspectors last visited on May 28, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.

Have there been complaints about Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence?+

The state investigated 5 complaints since December 2021. Of the allegations, 0 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 8 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.

Senior living in San Marcos Assisted Living in California Assisted Living guide Information last updated October 2026