Last verified: October 2026 against the CCLD Care Facility Search record
Is Belmont Village Cardiff licensed?
Yes. Belmont Village Cardiff holds an active California RCFE license (facility number 374603231) from the Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division, status "Licensed", licensed for 175 residents and first licensed on August 1, 2012. The licensee of record is BELMONT VILLAGE CARDIFF TENANT & LP; BELMONT THREE.
License and contact information for Belmont Village Cardiff
| 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 | 374603231 |
| Licensee | BELMONT VILLAGE CARDIFF TENANT & LP; BELMONT THREE |
| Status | Licensed |
| First licensed | August 1, 2012 |
| Licensed capacity | 175 residents |
| Client-served approvals | RCFE / Dementia |
| Capacity notes on the license | Facility serves 175 elderly residents, age 60 and above, 30 of whom may be bedridden on the first floor only. Hospice care waiver approved for thirty (30) residents. Facility equipped with delayedegress and secured perimeter in dementia unit. Respite care services. |
| Last CCLD visit | August 22, 2026 |
| Enforcement / disciplinary record | 4 inspections and 9 complaint investigations on the current CCLD record (3 with a substantiated allegation); 4 Type A citations and 9 Type B citations. |
| Address | 3535 Manchester Ave, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007 |
| Phone | (760) 436-8900 |
| Oversight office | CCLD San Diego Regional Office, (619) 767-2300 |
What does the CCLD inspection record show for Belmont Village Cardiff?
CCLD's public record for Belmont Village Cardiff lists 18 visit dates since December 17, 2021: 4 inspections, 8 complaint visit dates and 6 other visits (case-management, follow-up and evaluation visits). The most recent inspection was on August 22, 2026.
| Visit date | Type |
|---|---|
| August 22, 2026 | Inspection |
| June 25, 2026 | Other |
| March 4, 2026 | Complaint |
| February 22, 2026 | Complaint |
| September 26, 2025 | Complaint |
| August 26, 2025 | Inspection |
| June 18, 2024 | Other |
| June 17, 2024 | Inspection |
| April 25, 2024 | Other |
| February 6, 2024 | Other |
| January 30, 2024 | Complaint |
| October 17, 2023 | Complaint |
| August 29, 2023 | Complaint |
| April 21, 2023 | Complaint |
Showing the 14 most recent of 18 distinct visit dates.
Each visit has a report on the CCLD record for Belmont Village Cardiff (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 Belmont Village Cardiff, and what did CCLD find?
CCLD has closed 9 complaint investigations at Belmont Village Cardiff in the current record window. Across them, 11 allegations were substantiated, 0 inconclusive and 15 unsubstantiated; 3 complaints included at least one substantiated allegation.
| Closed | Control # | Substantiated | Inconclusive | Unsubstantiated | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | 08-AS-20240422135104 | 0 | 0 | 1 | None |
| March 9, 2026 | 08-AS-20210715114337 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 A / 1 B |
| March 2, 2026 | 08-AS-20220317121016 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 A / 5 B |
| September 29, 2025 | 08-AS-20220404094758 | 0 | 0 | 4 | None |
| February 21, 2024 | 08-AS-20240125155452 | 0 | 0 | 2 | None |
| October 31, 2023 | 08-AS-20210803164339 | 0 | 0 | 2 | None |
| August 31, 2023 | 08-AS-20230602142424 | 0 | 0 | 1 | None |
| April 28, 2023 | 08-AS-20230414174040 | 0 | 0 | 0 | None |
| February 28, 2022 | 08-AS-20210811134432 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 A / 1 B |
Scale matters when reading this table: Belmont Village Cardiff is licensed for 175 residents, about 5.1 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 Belmont Village Cardiff received CCLD citations?
Yes. Belmont Village Cardiff's CCLD record shows 4 Type A citations and 9 Type B citations in the current public window: 0 A / 0 B from inspections, 4 A / 7 B from complaint investigations and 0 A / 2 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 Belmont Village Cardiff licensed to provide?
Per its CCLD record, Belmont Village Cardiff is licensed for 175 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.
The capacity note on the license reads: "Facility serves 175 elderly residents, age 60 and above, 30 of whom may be bedridden on the first floor only. Hospice care waiver approved for thirty (30) residents. Facility equipped with delayedegress and secured perimeter in dementia unit. Respite care services."
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 Belmont Village Cardiff a good fit for, based on its license?
Based only on its CCLD record, Belmont Village Cardiff 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 want a mid-size community.
How does Belmont Village Cardiff compare with other licensed RCFEs in North County Coastal?
With 175 licensed beds, Belmont Village Cardiff ranks No. 8 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 above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everest at Oceanside | Oceanside | 175 | Yes | 7 | 1 / 2 |
| Oceanside Senior Living | Oceanside | 165 | Yes | 18 | 5 / 9 |
| Brookdale Oceanside | Oceanside | 186 | Yes | 8 | 0 / 1 |
| Shadow Ridge Senior Living | Oceanside | 160 | Yes | 2 | 0 / 0 |
| Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch | Oceanside | 200 | No | 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Carlsbad Village Senior Living | Carlsbad | 214 | Yes | 0 | 0 / 0 |
Where is Belmont Village Cardiff and what is nearby?
Belmont Village Cardiff is at 3535 Manchester Ave, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007, 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 Belmont Village Cardiff cost?
CCLD does not publish rates, so ask Belmont Village Cardiff 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 Belmont Village Cardiff accepts either.
How should I evaluate Belmont Village Cardiff?
Start with the public record, then test it in person. 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 Belmont Village Cardiff
- How many caregivers are awake and on the floor overnight, and for how many residents?
- Which care needs would require a move out, and how much notice do you give?
- Who passes medications, how are they trained, and who reviews medication errors?
- How long have the administrator and the care director been in their roles?
- How often is the resident's needs-and-services plan reassessed, and are families invited?
- Do you accept residents on the Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver or using VA Aid & Attendance?
- Can family visit unannounced, and how is a concern escalated past the caregiver?
- 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 Belmont Village Cardiff?
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 Belmont Village Cardiff at (760) 436-8900 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 La Costa Glen Carlsbad and The Hacienda Mission San Luis Rey.
- 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 Belmont Village Cardiff?
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 Belmont Village Cardiff?
We are a free local advisory service. We can check whether Belmont Village Cardiff 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
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- The Hacienda Mission San Luis Rey - Oceanside, 294 beds
- Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch - Oceanside, 200 beds
- Brookdale Oceanside - Oceanside, 186 beds
- Sunrise of Oceanside - Oceanside, 136 beds
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This profile uses only public CDSS/CCLD records and does not rate, rank or endorse Belmont Village Cardiff. San Diego Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.
