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Palomar Heights Post Acute
1260 E Ohio Avenue Escondido, CA 92027 (760) 746-1100
CCN
555764
Certified beds
98
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Pacs Group
Nurse staffing
3.82
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 0.57 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 42% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected April 16, 2026
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0627No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
D
F0760No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Inspected February 17, 2026
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 17, 2026
D
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 17, 2026
Inspected May 30, 2025
20 citations · Health
D
F0550No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 3, 2025
D
F0578No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 3, 2025
D
F0584No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 3, 2025
D
F0637No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 3, 2025
D
F0640No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 3, 2025
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 3, 2025
D
F0657No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 3, 2025
D
F0677No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 3, 2025
D
F0679No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 3, 2025
D
F0689No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 3, 2025
D
F0699No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 3, 2025
D
F0730No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 3, 2025
D
F0800No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 3, 2025
D
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 3, 2025
D
F0849No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 3, 2025
D
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 3, 2025
E
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 3, 2025
E
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 3, 2025
E
F0804No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 3, 2025
E
F0867No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 3, 2025
Inspected October 16, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0883No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 16, 2024
Inspected October 9, 2024
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0689No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 9, 2024
D
F0908No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 9, 2024
Inspected June 21, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
G
F0684Actual harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 19, 2024
Inspected March 15, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0609No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 29, 2024
Inspected February 15, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0689No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 15, 2024
Inspected December 27, 2023
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 16, 2024
Inspected November 27, 2023
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0607No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 27, 2023
Inspected September 25, 2023
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0603No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 25, 2023
Inspected July 6, 2023
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0839No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 6, 2023
Inspected March 17, 2022
10 citations · Health
D
F0600No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 17, 2022
D
F0636No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 17, 2022
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 17, 2022
D
F0908No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 17, 2022
E
F0638No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 17, 2022
E
F0640No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 17, 2022
E
F0801No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 17, 2022
E
F0802No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 17, 2022
E
F0803No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 17, 2022
E
F0805No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 17, 2022
Inspected November 7, 2019
10 citations · Health
D
F0578No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2019
D
F0657No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2019
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2019
D
F0726No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2019
D
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2019
D
F0802No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2019
D
F0805No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2019
D
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2019
D
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2019
F
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2019
Penalties
Date
Type
Amount
June 21, 2024
Fine
$8,176
June 21, 2024
Payment Denial · 9 days
Ownership transfers
Effective
Seller
Buyer
08/01/2022
Palomar Heights Care Center, LLC
Palomar Heights Healthcare, LLC
From the CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Change of Ownership dataset. A sale does not by itself say anything about care quality.