Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center
State licensed1560 Circa Del Lago, San Marcos, CA 92078
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
The Meridian At Lake San Marcos
San Marcos, CaliforniaState inspected Aug 18, 2026, 3 citations since 2022
About The Meridian At Lake San Marcos
At Meridian at Lake San Marcos, assisted living means personalized support that lets California seniors maintain independence while receiving the help they need. Our San Marcos community combines professional care with a genuine commitment to each resident's daily comfort and wellbeing.
Community at a glance
Capacity
170 residents
State license
#374603339, Licensed
Location
San Marcos, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
1177 San Marino Dr Bldg 1 & 2, San Marcos, California 92078
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects The Meridian At Lake San Marcos. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited The Meridian At Lake San Marcos on August 18, 2026.
Since April 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections, 15 complaint visits and 2 other visits.
Inspectors issued 3 Type B citations. A Type B citation means a potential risk if not corrected.
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 13 complaints, and found 3 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
Aug 18, 2026
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
3
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 15 | 0 | 3 |
| Other visits | 2 | 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 Mar 27, 2026, Mar 17, 2025, Mar 8, 2024, Apr 10, 2023, May 23, 2022.
Complaints
- October 21, 20251 unfounded
- October 21, 20251 unsubstantiated
- March 30, 20251 allegation substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- March 30, 20251 unsubstantiated
- March 30, 20251 unsubstantiated
- February 25, 20253 unsubstantiated
- February 26, 20241 allegation substantiated, 1 unfounded, 1 citation
- July 27, 20231 unsubstantiated
- May 16, 20231 unsubstantiated
- January 11, 20237 unsubstantiated
- November 18, 20221 unsubstantiated
- October 20, 20221 unfounded
Showing the 12 most recent of 13.
- 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
- 374603339
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 170 residents
- Licensed since
- March 14, 2014
- Licensee
- Pacifica L 24 LLC; San Marcos Mgr LLC
- Administrator
- Amy Banaga
Location
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1177 San Marino Dr Bldg 1 & 2San Marcos, CA 92078
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has The Meridian At Lake San Marcos had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued The Meridian At Lake San Marcos 0 Type A citations and 3 Type B citations since April 2022. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was The Meridian At Lake San Marcos last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on August 18, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about The Meridian At Lake San Marcos?+
The state investigated 13 complaints since April 2022. Of the allegations, 3 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 17 unsubstantiated and 3 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.