TLC Pacifica

    689 Ladera Way, Pacifica, CA 94044
    • Assisted Living

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    Reviews

    4.83·(23)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.8
    • Amenities

      3.3
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive staff
    • 24/7 caregiving availability
    • Dementia-care expertise
    • Strong hospice and end-of-life support
    • Personalized care and family alignment
    • Engaging social and animal-enrichment activities
    • Tasty, healthy meals
    • Clean, well-maintained facility and peaceful setting
    • Responsive management and transparent communication
    • Home-like, community atmosphere

    Cons

    • Inconsistent care for non-ambulatory and high-acuity residents
    • Gaps in pressure-injury prevention and repositioning protocols
    • Limited on-site medical/skilled-nursing capability
    • Occasional gaps in clinical escalation and coordination
    • Limited engagement options for bedridden residents
    • Intermittent responsiveness or conduct concerns during clinical events

    Summary of reviews

    TLC Pacifica is generally described as a small, home-like assisted living community with a consistently praised caregiving team. Most feedback emphasizes compassionate, personalized attention, dementia-care knowledge, and solid hospice/end-of-life support. Families cite 24/7 availability, proactive updates, open visitation, and administrators who respond to concerns; several reviews specifically singled out individual caregivers for exceptional attention and continuity. The facility’s atmosphere is frequently characterized as warm, community-oriented and peaceful, with many families noting cleanliness and an inviting physical setting.

    Dining and activities receive favorable comments: meals are described as tasty and health-focused, and programming includes social events and animal-enrichment activities that support resident engagement and a sense of purpose. Activity offerings appear to work well for mobile residents and those able to participate in group events. Reviewers also value the facility’s transparent communication practices, with routine family updates and staff readiness to discuss care plans.

    Areas of operational weakness emerge in reviews related to higher-acuity and non-ambulatory resident care. Specific incidents summarized by families point to gaps in pressure-injury prevention (positioning/turning) and limited engagement for bedridden residents, which together indicate inconsistent protocols for non-ambulatory care. Several comments also highlight that TLC Pacifica is not a full medical provider; families seeking more intensive clinical or skilled-nursing services may need to confirm scope of on-site medical support and coordination with outside medical teams. A few accounts suggest occasional lapses in responsiveness or in the tone of staff interactions during clinical escalations, and some families recommend clarifying how the facility manages clinical escalation and medication oversight.

    For prospective residents and families: verify the facility’s scope of medical services and how it coordinates with outside clinicians, ask to review pressure-injury prevention and repositioning protocols, and discuss activity options for residents with limited mobility. Also confirm communication practices for clinical escalations and the expected staffing pattern for nights and weekends. Overall, TLC Pacifica presents as a caring, community-oriented option with strong dementia and hospice experience, but families of higher-acuity or non-ambulatory individuals should review clinical capabilities and safeguards before placement.

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    Location

    TLC Pacifica is located at 689 Ladera Way, Pacifica, CA, 94044.

    About TLC Pacifica

    TLC Pacifica ElderlyCare MemoryCare SeniorAssistedLiving sits at 689 Ladera Way in Pacifica, California and offers a mix of care services, including assisted living, memory care, independent living, and nursing home care all in one spacious, two-story home that feels warm and comfortable, with friendly staff who get to know every resident and try their best to bring a sense of belonging by paying close attention, whether that means helping somebody dress or arranging a birthday party or even bringing kittens to visit rooms for a little extra cheer now and then, and folks can count on care for dementia and memory-related conditions, with staff trained to educate families about what to expect and attention given to the needs of people with both physical and cognitive difficulties, and the home has private and semi-private rooms, including some with kitchenettes for those who want a bit more privacy or independence, along with features like a serene outdoor patio and decks that overlook the ocean, gathering spaces that feel inviting, and little touches like a well-tuned piano, nutritious home-cooked meals served three times a day with accommodations for special diets, snacks for those who need them, and activities like excursions, happy hours, movie nights, exercise programs, and the occasional ice cream social or themed party, so there's always something going on if people want to join in, and the staff provide 24/7 presence, helping with daily routines like bathing, dressing, medication management, and more, aiming for comfort, safety, and a homelike experience, with attention to personal preferences through a flexible approach that adjusts as needs change, and management encourages visits from friends and family at any time, fostering openness, since the facility wants families to feel welcome and included, and the place keeps its occupancy small on purpose so care can stay personal, and it meets California's RCFE standards under license number 415601139, operating as a residential care home for the elderly with both foster care and traditional support services, and the owner, Chris, spends time making sure families stay informed while staff remain available and transparent about services and how they help their residents every day, and overall TLC Pacifica offers a calm, caring environment with honest and clear communication, supporting seniors and their families by focusing on dignity, safety, and well-being.

    People often ask...

    TLC Pacifica offers assisted living and board and care.

    There are 6 photos of TLC Pacifica on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 689 Ladera Way, Pacifica, CA 94044.

    No, TLC Pacifica 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 number415601139
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity16 residents
    LicenseeTLC PACIFICA INC
    EffectiveFebruary 14th, 2023
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    Inspection Reports

    6

    Reports

    0

    Type A Citations

    3

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    03 Feb 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies; centrally stored medications were properly labeled and matched the medication records.
    30 Jan 2026Inspection
    Identified several deficiencies related to safety and emergency preparedness, including refrigerated medications not kept in a locked area, missing quarterly emergency drill documentation, and no evacuation chairs at stairwells.
    • Type B87465(h)(2)
    • Type B1569.695(c)
    • Type B1569.695(f)(1)
    19 Dec 2024Inspection
    Observed good care and safety with adequate food and active resident interactions; a technical violation was issued for updating medical assessments for residents with dementia, and additional documents were requested.
    15 Dec 2023Inspection
    Observed good safety measures and orderly records; no deficiencies were cited.
    01 Feb 2023Inspection
    Found the premises clean, safe, and compliant with regulations; no citations were issued.
    17 Jan 2023Inspection
    Confirmed COMP II participation and verified the applicant/administrator's identity and understanding of California Code Title 22 regulations.

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