The Meridian At Lake San MarcosAssisted Living Facility in San Marcos, California
License Verification
LicensedLicense data from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing
The Meridian At Lake San Marcos at a glance
The Meridian At Lake San Marcos is one of 7 assisted living facilities listed in San Marcos.
It is licensed for 170 beds — one of the larger communities in the area, against a San Marcos average of about 50.
It offers memory care: licensed for dementia & memory care by the california dss.
State inspection record
California's licensing inspectors have visited The Meridian At Lake San Marcos 22 times, most recently on Aug 18, 2026. There are 13 complaints on record.
- Licensed since
- Mar 14, 2014
- Last visit
- Aug 18, 2026
- Visits on record
- 22
- Complaints
- 13
Citations: 0 Type A · 3 Type B (counted per visit)
What do these numbers mean?
Type A citations are for an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or rights. Type B citations are for something that could become one if it is not fixed.
The state counts citations per visit, so a follow-up visit can count the same citation again. The state publishes about five years of records.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing — checked Sep 27, 2026.
A local advisor reads every inspection and complaint report on The Meridian At Lake San Marcos and emails you a plain-English summary, usually within one business day.
Memory Care Available
In addition to its regular assisted living facility services, The Meridian At Lake San Marcos is licensed to care for residents living with dementia or Alzheimer's — a dementia diagnosis is not required to live here.
- Licensed for Dementia & Memory Care by the California DSS
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Nearby Services & Attractions
Nearby Places
Everyday services recorded near this address include Amalfi Cucina Italiana (0.2 mi), Chase (0.4 mi) and Welcare Pharmacy Compunding and Perscriptions (0.4 mi). Distances are straight-line.
- 1💊0.4 mi
- 2🏥Kaiser PermanenteMedical2.4 mi
- 3🛒AlbertsonsGrocery0.5 mi
- 4🌳0.8 mi
- 5📚SEMS LibraryLibrary1.9 mi
- 6⛪1.1 mi
- 7🏦ChaseBank0.4 mi
- 8🍽️Amalfi Cucina ItalianaRestaurant0.2 mi
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Frequently asked questions about The Meridian At Lake San Marcos
- What type of care does The Meridian At Lake San Marcos provide?
- The Meridian At Lake San Marcos is an assisted living facility in San Marcos, California, licensed for 170 residents.
- Where is The Meridian At Lake San Marcos located?
- The Meridian At Lake San Marcos is at 1177 San Marino Dr Bldg 1 & 2, San Marcos, California 92078. It is near Simmons Family Park.
- When was The Meridian At Lake San Marcos last inspected?
- California's Community Care Licensing Division last visited The Meridian At Lake San Marcos on Aug 18, 2026.
- Has The Meridian At Lake San Marcos had any citations?
- As the state tallies them (per visit, so a follow-up visit can count a citation again), The Meridian At Lake San Marcos's public record lists 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations. The full inspection report, free from a local advisor, explains each one.
- Who operates The Meridian At Lake San Marcos?
- The state license for The Meridian At Lake San Marcos is held by Pacifica L 24 Llc; San Marcos Mgr LLC, first licensed on Mar 14, 2014.
- Who can live at The Meridian At Lake San Marcos?
- The state licenses The Meridian At Lake San Marcos to serve residents with dementia. Its license notes: "170 non-ambulatory; of which 10 may be bedridden housed on 1st floor only. Hospice waiver with total care for 10; approved delayed egress. New management company, san marcos mgr llc, effective 1/24/2025."
- Does The Meridian At Lake San Marcos care for residents with dementia?
- Yes. The Meridian At Lake San Marcos's state license carries a dementia care authorization. Listed services: Licensed for Dementia & Memory Care by the California DSS.
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