3140 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 720-9898
Data accessed December 10, 2019.
General Information
Brookdale Carlsbad is a for profit corporation owned by S-H Opco Carlsbad LLC. A Medicare and Medicaid participant, this facility has 45 certified beds and is located within a Continuing Care Retirement Community.
Fines and Citations
As a result of the facility’s most recent health inspection on June 14, 2019, the facility received 3 citations for various failures, including to:
- Ensure that a medication that relaxes airways was properly stored. Vials of the medication were observed inside a box in an opened foil bag, “exposing the medication to light” and resulting in the potential for reduced potency.
- Properly handle soiled laundry and make a designated hand-washing sink available for use, resulting in the potential for bacterial cross-contamination. According to the citation, the sink was observed with its side covered in commercial paint and with a paint tray inside it; a staff member said in an interview that the sink “should have been used and available for handwashing only,” and that other uses would result in the potential for cross-contamination.
Fire and Safety Inspections
This facility has automatic sprinkler systems in all required areas. Its most recent fire and safety inspection was on June 20, 2019, and 0 fire safety citations were issued. The average number of safety citations in California is 1.6; in the U.S., 3.0.
Staffing
Number of Residents
The average number of residents per day at this facility is 36.2.
The California average is 86.4.
The national average is 85.7.
Number of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day
The total number of licensed nurse staff hours per resident per day is 2 hours and 11 minutes.
The California average is 1 hour and 47 minutes.
The national average is 1 hour 34 minutes.
Number of RN Hours Per Resident Per Day
The number of RN hours per resident per day is 1 hour and 11 minutes.
The California average is 38 minutes.
The national average is 41 minutes.
LPN/LVN Hours Per Resident Per Day
The number of LPN/LVN hours per resident per day is 1 hour.
The California average is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
The national average is 52 minutes.
Nurse Aide Hours Per Resident Per Day
The number of nurse aid hours per resident per day is 3 hours and 11 minutes.
The California average is 2 hours 33 minutes.
The national average is 2 hours 18 minutes.
Physical Therapist Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day
The number of Physical Therapist staff hours per resident per day is 15 minutes.
The California Average is 6 minutes.
The national average is 5 minutes.
1. Vital Statistics
Beds in the nursing home that have been approved by the federal government to participate in Medicare or Medicaid.
Shows if the nursing home participates in the Medicare, Medicaid, or both.
2. Key Ratings
| Star Rating Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating
|
 |
Much Above Average |
| Health Inspection
Medicare assigns the star rating based on a nursing home’s weighted score from recent health inspections. More stars means fewer health risks |
|
Much Above Average |
| Staffing
Medicare assigns the star rating based on the nursing home’s staffing hours for Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practice Nurses (LPNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Nurse aides. More stars means a better level of staffing per nursing home resident |
 |
Above Average |
| RN Staffing | |
Above Average |
| Quality Measures
Medicare assigns the star rating based on data from a select set of clinical data measures. More stars means better quality of care |
|
Above Average |
3. Key Key Long Stay Statistics
| Description | Brookdale Carlsbad | California Average |
|---|---|---|
| Percent of short-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. |
0.1% | 6.2% |
| Percentage of SNF residents with pressure ulcers that are new or worsened Lower percentages are better. |
0.3% | Not Available |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. |
98.5% | 87.9% |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. |
99.4% | 89.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who got antipsychotic medication for the first time Lower percentages are better. |
0.7% | 1.4% |
4. Key Long Stay Statistics
| Description | Brookdale Carlsbad | California Average |
|---|---|---|
| Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Lower percentages are better. |
0.0% | 1.8% |
| Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Lower percentages are better. |
4.8% | 1.9% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. |
0.0% | 3.3% |
| Percent of long-stay high-risk residents with pressure ulcers Lower percentages are better. |
Not Available | 7.1% |
| Percent of long-stay low-risk residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder Lower percentages are better. |
Not Available | 42.7% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Lower percentages are better. |
Not Available | 2.4% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Lower percentages are better. |
0.0% | 0.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened Lower percentages are better. |
Not Available | 14.4% |
| Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Lower percentages are better. |
Not Available | 9.6% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Lower percentages are better. |
Not Available | 4.5% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Lower percentages are better. |
0.0% | 0.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Lower percentages are better. |
Not Available | 16.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. |
100.0% | 96.6% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. |
100.0% | 96.9% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Lower percentages are better. |
0.0% | 11.0% |
5. Inspection Summary
Date of standard health inspection: 05/04/2018
Total number of health deficiencies: 2
Average number of health deficiencies in California: 12.6