Last verified: October 2026 against the CCLD Care Facility Search record
Is Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch licensed?
Yes. Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch holds an active California RCFE license (facility number 374601258) from the Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division, status "Licensed", licensed for 200 residents and first licensed on August 2, 2002. The licensee of record is OSID LLC: LEISURE CARE LLC.
That is more than 20 years under continuous licensure, one of the longer records in the county.
License and contact information for Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch
| 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 | 374601258 |
| Licensee | OSID LLC: LEISURE CARE LLC |
| Status | Licensed |
| First licensed | August 2, 2002 |
| Licensed capacity | 200 residents |
| Client-served approvals | Elderly (general RCFE care) |
| Capacity notes on the license | Facility serves two hundred (200) elderly residents age 60 and above, seventy five (75) of whom may be non-ambulatory. Approved waiver for seven hospice residents. |
| Last CCLD visit | September 24, 2026 |
| Enforcement / disciplinary record | 4 inspections and 4 complaint investigations on the current CCLD record (1 with a substantiated allegation); 2 Type A citations and 2 Type B citations. |
| Address | 4490 Mesa Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056 |
| Phone | (760) 439-8090 |
| Oversight office | CCLD San Diego Regional Office, (619) 767-2300 |
What does the CCLD inspection record show for Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch?
CCLD's public record for Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch lists 13 visit dates since August 30, 2022: 4 inspections, 4 complaint visit dates and 8 other visits (case-management, follow-up and evaluation visits). The most recent inspection was on August 30, 2026.
| Visit date | Type |
|---|---|
| September 24, 2026 | Other |
| August 30, 2026 | Inspection |
| July 3, 2026 | Other |
| October 28, 2025 | Other |
| October 16, 2025 | Other |
| August 20, 2025 | Inspection |
| September 9, 2024 | Complaint, Other |
| June 17, 2024 | Other |
| May 29, 2024 | Inspection, Complaint |
| November 20, 2023 | Other |
| March 6, 2023 | Complaint |
| March 1, 2023 | Complaint |
| August 30, 2022 | Inspection, Other |
Each visit has a report on the CCLD record for Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch (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 Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch, and what did CCLD find?
CCLD has closed 4 complaint investigations at Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch in the current record window. Across them, 1 allegation was substantiated, 0 inconclusive and 3 unsubstantiated; 1 complaint included at least one substantiated allegation.
| Closed | Control # | Substantiated | Inconclusive | Unsubstantiated | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2024 | 08-AS-20240807150113 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 A / 1 B |
| May 31, 2024 | 08-AS-20231117104930 | 0 | 0 | 1 | None |
| March 9, 2023 | 08-AS-20230217121136 | 0 | 0 | 0 | None |
| March 2, 2023 | 08-AS-20230126154728 | 0 | 0 | 1 | None |
Scale matters when reading this table: Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch is licensed for 200 residents, about 2.0 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 Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch received CCLD citations?
Yes. Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch's CCLD record shows 2 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 2 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 Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch licensed to provide?
Per its CCLD record, Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch is licensed for 200 residents and 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 capacity note on the license reads: "Facility serves two hundred (200) elderly residents age 60 and above, seventy five (75) of whom may be non-ambulatory. Approved waiver for seven hospice residents."
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 Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch a good fit for, based on its license?
Based only on its CCLD record, Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch fits residents who do not need dementia care, since no dementia approval is listed. 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 large campus with more on-site programming.
How does Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch compare with other licensed RCFEs in North County Coastal?
With 200 licensed beds, Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch ranks No. 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Oceanside | Oceanside | 186 | Yes | 8 | 0 / 1 |
| Carlsbad Village Senior Living | Carlsbad | 214 | Yes | 0 | 0 / 0 |
| Carlsbad by the Sea | Carlsbad | 224 | No | 2 | 0 / 1 |
| Belmont Village Cardiff | Cardiff by the Sea | 175 | Yes | 9 | 4 / 9 |
| Everest at Oceanside | Oceanside | 175 | Yes | 7 | 1 / 2 |
| Santianna Oakmont Signature Living | Carlsbad | 226 | Yes | 0 | 0 / 0 |
Where is Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch and what is nearby?
Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch is at 4490 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 Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch cost?
CCLD does not publish rates, so ask Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch for its written rate sheet and any care-level or medication-management fees. For context, assisted living in San Diego County typically runs $3,800-$6,500 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 Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch accepts either.
How should I evaluate Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch?
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 staff would handle a resident whose needs change.
Questions to ask on your tour of Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch
- What did CCLD cite on its most recent visit, and what changed afterward?
- 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?
- If dementia progresses, can my parent stay, and what does the secured area cost?
- How do you handle residents who need help evacuating in a wildfire or power outage?
What are the next steps if I am considering Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch?
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 Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch at (760) 439-8090 and ask whether it has an opening at your parent's care level.
- 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 Brookdale Oceanside.
- 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 Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch?
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 Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch?
We are a free local advisory service. We can check whether Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch 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.
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