Continuing careMemory careAssisted living
GLENBROOK
0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedCARLSBAD, CALic. 555806
VBP-SLow SNF VBP readmission measure score (1.3)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
FINECMS fine: $9,311Source: CMS Penalties
Provided by facility
GlenBrook Health Center, located in Carlsbad, California, is a respected senior care provider offering multi-levels of care including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, and memory care. The facility is set among beautifully landscaped grounds, providing a comfortable and clean environment for residents. GlenBrook emphasizes a high-quality dining experience and a variety of activities tailored to residents' energy levels. The center has received high performance ratings for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care from U.S. News & World Report.
DiningRestaurant-Style Dining
TherapiesOn-Site Rehabilitation Services
Safety & SecuritySecured Memory Care Unit
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Medicare overall
5/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
5.17 total HPRDRN 0.95 · weekend 92%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
8 inspections36 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 555806
Overall: 5/5 · Health: 4/5 · Staffing: 5/5 · QM: 5/5
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Recent inspections
Health surveySep 2025 · CMS4 deficiencies
- F-577SS D — Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
- F-605SS E — Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- F-628SS D — Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Fire safetySep 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL7 deficiencies
- K-324SS F — Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- K-345SS C — Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- K-353SS F — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-363SS D — Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- K-521SS D — Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- K-711SS E — Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- K-741SS C — Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Health surveyOct 2024 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-656SS D — Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Health surveyAug 2023 · CMS9 deficiencies
- F-658SS D — Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F-692SS G — Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- F-755SS D — Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- F-800SS F — Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
- F-802SS F — Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
- F-804SS D — Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- F-812SS F — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-880SS D — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-925SS D — Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Fire safetyAug 2023 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL1 deficiencies
- K-223SS D — Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Health surveyAug 2023 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-656SS D — Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Health surveyJan 2020 · CMS9 deficiencies
- F-800SS F — Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
- F-801SS F — Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
- F-802SS F — Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
- F-803SS F — Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
- F-805SS E — Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- F-812SS F — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-813SS F — Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
- F-814SS E — Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- F-880SS D — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Fire safetyJan 2020 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL4 deficiencies
- K-345SS E — Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- K-353SS D — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-355SS D — Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- K-700SS D — Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
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Write a reviewOperated by CONTINUING LIFE (privately held) since 2004.
- Sep 1999
operator transition — ELWOOD JUSTIN WILSON, III AND JULIE FRANCES WILSON, TRUSTEE OF THE J.
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (10%) — ELWOOD JUSTIN WILSON, III AND JULIE FRANCES WILSON, TRUSTEE OF THE J. - Sep 1999
operator transition — SPIEKER LIVING TRUST
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (65%) — SPIEKER LIVING TRUST - Sep 1999
operator transition — ASCHENBRENNER, RICHARD
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (25%) — ASCHENBRENNER, RICHARD