Sunrise of Oceanside

    4845 Mesa Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Gracious staff and beautiful facility

    I arranged rapid placement and was impressed - gracious, professional staff who go above and beyond and on-site doctors and nurses made me confident about the care. The brand-new, beautiful facility and grounds, spacious rooms, great food, daily housekeeping, salons, impressive amenities, and lively activities create a warm, hospitable atmosphere; residents seemed genuinely happy and I highly recommend it.

    Loved one of resident
    Sep 2026

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    Reviews

    4.80·(10)

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      4.8

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive staff
    • Helpful and responsive tour and admissions team
    • Positive family communication, including in memory care
    • On-site nursing and physician support
    • Varied dining choices and well-regarded food
    • Regular social activities, events, and happy hour
    • Attractive, clean, well-maintained interiors and grounds
    • Spacious resident rooms
    • Salon services and welcoming family spaces
    • Daily bed-making and trash removal with scheduled housekeeping and laundry

    Cons

    • Financial communication that may require additional clarification

    Summary of reviews

    Families describe Sunrise of Oceanside as a welcoming community with attentive care. One family praised the staff’s support of a resident in memory care, including communication and responsiveness to individual needs. Another described substantial efforts to arrange a rapid move-in, while noting that the resident ultimately required a higher level of acute care. This suggests families should discuss care needs and service fit directly with the community. One family also observed several nurses in each section and reported access to on-staff nurses and doctors.

    Dining is a consistent strength in the comments. A family member who ate at the community described a range of daily options, including salads, sandwiches, burgers, and several dinner selections, and other families characterized the food as good. Residents have access to dining and lounge areas, a television room, and shared spaces furnished for comfort.

    Reviews highlight activities and amenities such as games, happy hour, organized events, and salon services. A family specifically praised a holiday brunch and the community’s hospitable approach to welcoming relatives. Tour visitors also noted the grounds, interior, and overall atmosphere, while one family described spacious rooms and a schedule for laundry, linen changes, and room cleaning alongside daily bed-making and trash removal.

    Staff and representatives received particularly positive feedback. Families described team members as caring, professional, and helpful during tours and admissions, naming Wayne, Nicki, and Judy. The main operational reservation raised was that financial matters may require additional explanation. Overall, the feedback is strongly positive, with repeated praise for staff, food, activities, and the physical environment; the reviews provide limited detail about challenges beyond financial communication and the importance of matching care capabilities to an individual’s needs.

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    Location

    Map showing location of Sunrise of Oceanside

    Sunrise of Oceanside is located at 4845 Mesa Dr, Oceanside, CA, 92056.

    About Sunrise Senior Living

    Sunrise of Oceanside is managed by Sunrise Senior Living.

    Sunrise Senior Living is one of the largest senior care operators in North America, managing over 270 communities across the United States and Canada with approximately 22,000 employees. Founded in 1981 by Paul and Terry Klaassen in Oakton, Virginia, Sunrise pioneered the Victorian mansion-style senior living community design, inspired by Dutch senior care models and European hospitality concepts. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Sunrise offers a comprehensive continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and hospice coordination.

    The company's signature memory care programs include Terrace Club Neighborhoods for residents with early to moderate memory loss, and Reminiscence Neighborhoods for those with advanced Alzheimer's and dementia. As an Authorized Validation Organization, Sunrise practices the Validation Method—which they call "exquisite listening"—using empathy-based communication techniques to reduce anxiety and improve quality of life for memory care residents. Their Live With Purpose™ programming engages residents through personalized activities aligned with their interests and life experiences.

    Sunrise leverages advanced technology including Sunrise CareConnect, an electronic health record system built on PointClickCare technology that enables real-time documentation, comprehensive health tracking, and remote access for healthcare providers. The Road Home Program offers specialized 30-day transitional care for seniors discharged from hospitals or rehabilitation centers, providing medication management and 24/7 support.

    The company has achieved notable sustainability certifications, with facilities earning WELL Health-Safety Rating, WELL Equity Rating, ENERGY STAR® certifications, and LEED Silver designation. Sunrise communities feature Individualized Service Plans, Designated Care Managers, and welcome pets, with many locations maintaining community cats or dogs. After celebrating 40 years in 2021, Sunrise continues its mission to champion quality of life for all seniors through their resident-centered, holistic approach to senior care.

    People often ask...

    Sunrise of Oceanside offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 47 photos of Sunrise of Oceanside on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 4845 Mesa Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056.

    No, Sunrise of Oceanside does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number374604802
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity136 residents
    LicenseeSUNRISE OF OCEANSIDE CA OPCO & SUNRISE SENIOR LIVI
    EffectiveApril 8th, 2024
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    Inspection Reports

    11

    Reports

    1

    Type A Citations

    2

    Type B Citations

    2

    Complaints

    2

    Years

    16 Apr 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies noted during an unannounced case management visit.
    13 Apr 2026Inspection
    Found that no deficiencies were cited during a required one-year visit.
    19 Mar 2026Inspection
    Observed guidance provided on regulation changes and reporting requirements during a case management visit, with no deficiencies cited.
    07 Oct 2025Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that lack of supervision led to a resident-on-resident injury... concluded there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove whether it occurred.
    13 May 2025Inspection
    Identified the death of a resident and conducted welfare checks and staff interviews. No deficiencies were observed.
    25 Apr 2025Inspection
    Identified a deficiency related to medication management and storage.
    • Type A87465(h)(2)
    25 Apr 2025Inspection
    Observed no deficiencies and found operations clean, safe, and in good repair.
    07 Apr 2025Inspection
    Identified a deficiency where centrally stored medications were not kept in a locked place, with medications found unsecured in a resident's room.
    • Type B87465(h)(2)
    12 Aug 2024Complaint
    Identified that a $2,000 preadmission deposit refund was not issued after the applicant decided not to move in.
    • Type B87507(g)(5)(E)(1)(a)
    04 Apr 2024Inspection
    Found pre-licensing complete with no deficiencies noted.
    03 Apr 2024Inspection
    Observed COMP II participation and confirmed understanding of licensing requirements and Title 22 provisions; a copy of photo ID was provided.

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