Last verified: October 2026 against the CCLD Care Facility Search record
Is Sunrise of Oceanside licensed?
Yes. Sunrise of Oceanside holds an active California RCFE license (facility number 374604802) from the Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division, status "Licensed", licensed for 136 residents and first licensed on April 8, 2024. The licensee of record is SUNRISE OF OCEANSIDE CA OPCO & SUNRISE SENIOR LIVI.
A first-licensed date that recent usually reflects a new building or a change of ownership (CCLD issues a new facility number when a licensee changes), so the record below covers only the current licensee.
License and contact information for Sunrise of Oceanside
| Licensing agency | California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (Adult & Senior Care) |
|---|---|
| License type | Residential Care Facility for the Elderly |
| Facility (license) number | 374604802 |
| Licensee | SUNRISE OF OCEANSIDE CA OPCO & SUNRISE SENIOR LIVI |
| Status | Licensed |
| First licensed | April 8, 2024 |
| Licensed capacity | 136 residents |
| Client-served approvals | Elderly (general RCFE care) |
| Capacity notes on the license | Age range 60 and over. Approved for 136 non-ambulatory of which 20 may be bedridden. Bedridden may reside in any room. Approved delayed egress. Waiver/granted for hospice care for (20). |
| Last CCLD visit | April 16, 2026 |
| Enforcement / disciplinary record | 2 inspections and 2 complaint investigations on the current CCLD record (1 with a substantiated allegation); 0 Type A citations and 2 Type B citations. |
| Address | 4845 Mesa Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056 |
| Phone | (760) 795-7089 |
| Oversight office | CCLD San Diego Regional Office, (619) 767-2300 |
What does the CCLD inspection record show for Sunrise of Oceanside?
CCLD's public record for Sunrise of Oceanside lists 10 visit dates since April 3, 2024: 2 inspections, 2 complaint visit dates and 6 other visits (case-management, follow-up and evaluation visits). The most recent inspection was on April 13, 2026.
| Visit date | Type |
|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 | Other |
| April 13, 2026 | Inspection |
| March 19, 2026 | Other |
| October 7, 2025 | Complaint |
| May 13, 2025 | Other |
| April 25, 2025 | Other |
| April 7, 2025 | Inspection |
| August 12, 2024 | Complaint |
| April 4, 2024 | Other |
| April 3, 2024 | Other |
Each visit has a report on the CCLD record for Sunrise of Oceanside (Reports tab). CCLD publishes roughly the last five years of visits, so an older community's earlier history is not shown.
Have there been complaints against Sunrise of Oceanside, and what did CCLD find?
CCLD has closed 2 complaint investigations at Sunrise of Oceanside in the current record window. Across them, 1 allegation was substantiated, 0 inconclusive and 1 unsubstantiated; 1 complaint included at least one substantiated allegation.
| Closed | Control # | Substantiated | Inconclusive | Unsubstantiated | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2025 | 08-AS-20241218141448 | 0 | 0 | 1 | None |
| August 21, 2024 | 08-AS-20240805101045 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 A / 1 B |
Scale matters when reading this table: Sunrise of Oceanside is licensed for 136 residents, about 1.5 complaints per 100 licensed beds over the window. Substantiated means CCLD found the allegation was more likely than not true and violated a regulation; unsubstantiated means it may have happened but could not be proven.
Has Sunrise of Oceanside received CCLD citations?
Yes. Sunrise of Oceanside's CCLD record shows 0 Type A citations and 2 Type B citations in the current public window: 0 A / 0 B from inspections, 0 A / 1 B from complaint investigations and 0 A / 1 B from other visits.
CCLD issues a Type A citation for a deficiency that poses an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights, and a Type B citation for one that could become a risk if not corrected (often records, training or physical-plant issues). Read the report behind each one before deciding what it means.
What care is Sunrise of Oceanside licensed to provide?
Per its CCLD record, Sunrise of Oceanside is licensed for 136 residents and it holds a dementia approval, so it may admit and keep residents with dementia under Title 22 dementia-care requirements; CCLD has approved delayed-egress doors and/or a secured perimeter for residents at risk of wandering; it has a hospice waiver, so a resident can receive hospice care there instead of moving; it may accept non-ambulatory residents (people who could not leave the building unaided in an emergency); the license allows up to 20 bedridden residents.
The capacity note on the license reads: "Age range 60 and over. Approved for 136 non-ambulatory of which 20 may be bedridden. Bedridden may reside in any room. Approved delayed egress. Waiver/granted for hospice care for (20)."
Even with these approvals, a California RCFE cannot keep a resident who needs 24-hour skilled nursing or has certain prohibited health conditions; that resident needs a skilled nursing facility.
Who is Sunrise of Oceanside a good fit for, based on its license?
Based only on its CCLD record, Sunrise of Oceanside fits families planning for dementia care who need a secured setting, since CCLD has approved delayed egress or a secured perimeter. It may also suit residents who want to stay in place at end of life, since it has a hospice waiver; people who use a wheelchair or could not evacuate unaided; people who want a mid-size community.
How does Sunrise of Oceanside compare with other licensed RCFEs in North County Coastal?
With 136 licensed beds, Sunrise of Oceanside ranks No. 12 by capacity among the 89 active RCFEs in North County Coastal, where the median facility is licensed for 6 residents. Among the area's 24 RCFEs with 50 or more beds, its complaint count per licensed bed is below the middle on the current CCLD record.
Licensed RCFEs of similar size in North County Coastal, from the same CCLD records:
| Community | City | Beds | Dementia approval | Complaints | Citations A / B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Vida Del Mar | Solana Beach | 130 | No | 3 | 1 / 1 |
| Bayshire Carlsbad | Carlsbad | 125 | Yes | 22 | 0 / 5 |
| Ocean Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care | Oceanside | 123 | Yes | 4 | 1 / 5 |
| Silverado Senior Living-Encinitas | Encinitas | 122 | Yes | 6 | 1 / 3 |
| Sunrise at La Costa | Carlsbad | 120 | Yes | 10 | 0 / 3 |
| Shadow Ridge Senior Living | Oceanside | 160 | Yes | 2 | 0 / 0 |
Where is Sunrise of Oceanside and what is nearby?
Sunrise of Oceanside is at 4845 Mesa Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056, in San Diego County's North County Coastal area. Hospitals serving the area include Tri-City Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla; veterans are served by the VA San Diego Healthcare System's medical center in La Jolla.
North County Coastal runs from Oceanside through Carlsbad, Encinitas and Solana Beach. It has several of the county's largest continuing care campuses and some of its highest rents; Oceanside tends to price below Carlsbad and Encinitas.
How much does Sunrise of Oceanside cost?
CCLD does not publish rates, so ask Sunrise of Oceanside for its written rate sheet and any care-level or medication-management fees. For context, memory care in San Diego County typically runs $5,200-$8,500 a month in 2026.
Paying for it: Medicare does not pay for assisted living. Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) can cover care services (not room and board) at participating RCFEs in San Diego County, and VA Aid & Attendance can help eligible veterans and surviving spouses. Ask on the first call whether Sunrise of Oceanside accepts either.
How should I evaluate Sunrise of Oceanside?
Treat the CCLD file as your first reference check. Open the CCLD record, read the reports behind the most recent inspection and any substantiated complaint, then visit at a mealtime and again unannounced in the evening and ask how the dementia care area would handle a resident whose needs change.
Questions to ask on your tour of Sunrise of Oceanside
- What did CCLD cite on its most recent visit, and what changed afterward?
- How long have the administrator and the care director been in their roles?
- Is the monthly rate all-inclusive, or tiered by care level? Ask for the written rate sheet.
- Do you accept residents on the Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver or using VA Aid & Attendance?
- What happens after a fall at 2 a.m., and which hospital do you transfer to?
- Can family visit unannounced, and how is a concern escalated past the caregiver?
- If dementia progresses, can my parent stay, and what does the secured area cost?
- What does the admission agreement say about rate increases and refunds?
- How do you handle residents who need help evacuating in a wildfire or power outage?
What are the next steps if I am considering Sunrise of Oceanside?
Confirm availability, read the CCLD record and tour at least twice before signing. The order below keeps the state record in front of you before the sales conversation starts.
- Call Sunrise of Oceanside at (760) 795-7089 and ask whether it has an opening at your parent's care level and in its dementia care area.
- Before touring, open the CCLD record and read the last inspection report and any substantiated complaint.
- Ask for the written rate sheet, the admission agreement and a blank needs-and-services plan.
- Visit twice, once at a meal and once unannounced, and use the tour questions above.
- Tour at least one comparison community; nearby licensed options of similar size include The Hacienda Mission San Luis Rey and Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch.
- Talk to us before you sign. We will go over the agreement and the state record with you at no cost.
Who can help if there is a problem at Sunrise of Oceanside?
Start with the administrator. If that fails, file a complaint with CCLD (complaint hotline 1-844-538-8766, or the San Diego Regional Office at 619-767-2300), and contact the San Diego County Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 800-640-4661, who advocates for RCFE residents for free. Report suspected abuse to Adult Protective Services through Aging & Independence Services at 800-339-4661.
How can San Diego Senior Advisor help with Sunrise of Oceanside?
We are a free local advisory service. We can check whether Sunrise of Oceanside has an opening at your parent's care level, compare it with other licensed RCFEs in North County Coastal, and walk you through its CCLD record before you tour. Families never pay us.
Talk to an advisor free →Other licensed RCFEs in North County Coastal
- The Hacienda Mission San Luis Rey - Oceanside, 294 beds
- Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch - Oceanside, 200 beds
- Brookdale Oceanside - Oceanside, 186 beds
- La Costa Glen Carlsbad - Carlsbad, 1233 beds
- Belmont Village Cardiff - Cardiff by the Sea, 175 beds
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This profile uses only public CDSS/CCLD records and does not rate, rank or endorse Sunrise of Oceanside. San Diego Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.
