Carlsbad by the Sea
5★ official rating · 33 beds
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Front Porch
9 nursing homes · 1 state · 503 beds
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Front Porch at a glance
- Nursing homes
- 9
- States
- 1
- Licensed beds
- 503
- Average rating
- 4.8★
- Rated 4★ or better
- 89%
Is Front Porch a good nursing home group?
Across 9 rated homes, Front Porch averages 4.8★ on official inspection ratings — above the roughly 3.0★ national average. 89% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 0% sit at 1–2★. That’s a stronger-than-average record overall, but ratings still vary from location to location — judge each home on its own.
A group-wide number can’t tell you about the specific home near you — quality varies by location. Open each home below to see its own official inspection rating before you decide.
Front Porch quality vs. the national average
Across the 9 homes with an official inspection rating, Front Porch averages 4.8★. 89% are rated 4★ or better, and 0% are rated 1–2★. These are official government inspection ratings — a group-wide average hides a lot, so open each home below and judge it on its own.
| Measure | Front Porch | National average |
|---|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.8★ | 3.0★ |
| Homes rated 4★ or better | 89% | 40% |
| Homes rated 1–2★ | 0% | 41% |
How Front Porch’s homes are distributed
- 5★8
- 4★0
- 3★1
- 2★0
- 1★0
Front Porch nursing home ratings by state
Where Front Porch operates and how its homes rate in each state. Ratings are the average of that state’s homes with an official inspection rating. Pick a state to browse every nursing home there.
| State | Homes | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | 4.8★ |
Highest-rated Front Porch homes
The best-rated Front Porch nursing homes we have on record, by official inspection rating.
Lowest-rated Front Porch homes
The lowest-rated Front Porch homes we have on record — the ones to look at most closely and ask the most questions about.
About Front Porch
Front Porch operates as a nonprofit organization offering multi-level and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), free-standing skilled nursing, and subsidized senior housing across California.
Founded in 1995, later adopting the name Front Porch Communities and Services (FPCS) in 2002, the organization is a nonprofit social ministry under Lutheran Homes and Community Services (CLH), serving thousands of residents across multiple community types.
Front Porch runs a mix of continuing care retirement communities, skilled-nursing units, and affordable housing; it fosters education, research, and community services. It serves approximately 7,500 residents through 19 senior living communities and 32 affordable housing communities.
The operator is structured as a nonprofit 501(c)(3), tax-exempt organization headquartered in Glendale, California. Its mission centers on addressing senior housing and care needs through community-oriented human services and innovation.
- Founded
- 1995
- Headquarters
- Glendale, California
- Website
- www.frontporch.net
Leadership
Sean KellyChief Executive Officer
George AkopyanChief Human Resources Officer
Mary McMullinChief Operating Officer
Rachel VranichChief Legal Officer
Frank MuracaChief Development Officer
Soraya DiazPresident, CARING Housing Ministries
Ed SalvadorChief Financial Officer
Kari OlsonChief Transformation Officer and President, Front Porch Center for Innovation and Wellbeing
Anna HallChief Culture & Community Officer
Researched summary — facts drawn from cited public sources, in our own words. Ratings shown are official government inspection ratings.
Where Front Porch operates
Front Porch runs nursing homes in California. Pick a state to see every Front Porch home there alongside every other nursing home in the area.
All homes Front Porch runs
Each home is listed with its official inspection rating — from government health inspections, staffing, and quality data. A visit is still the best test.
- Claremont Manor Care Center
3★ official rating · 59 beds
Official inspection rating - Sunny View Manor
5★ official rating · 48 beds
Official inspection rating - St Paul'S Towers
5★ official rating · 43 beds
Official inspection rating - Canterbury Woods
5★ official rating · 24 beds
Official inspection rating - Webster House
5★ official rating · 145 beds
Official inspection rating - Villa Gardens Health Care Unit
5★ official rating · 54 beds
Official inspection rating - San Francisco Towers
5★ official rating · 27 beds
Official inspection rating - Spring Lake Village
5★ official rating · 70 beds
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Frequently asked questions about Front Porch
- How many nursing homes does Front Porch operate?
- Front Porch operates 9 nursing homes across 1 state with about 503 licensed beds in total.
- What states does Front Porch operate in?
- Front Porch runs nursing homes in California. Its largest presence is in California.
- Is Front Porch a good nursing home group?
- Across 9 rated homes, Front Porch averages 4.8★ on official inspection ratings — above the roughly 3.0★ national average. 89% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 0% sit at 1–2★. That’s a stronger-than-average record overall, but ratings still vary from location to location — judge each home on its own.
- Where is Front Porch headquartered?
- Front Porch is headquartered in Glendale, California.
- How are these ratings determined?
- The ratings shown are official government inspection ratings. They combine on-site health inspections, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into an overall score from 1 to 5 stars for each home — the same official data families and regulators use.