Palomar Heights Post Acute in Escondido, CA

Palomar Heights Post Acute is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Escondido, California. It is located in San Diego county at 1260 E Ohio Avenue, Escondido, California 92027. You can reach out to the office of Palomar Heights Post Acute via phone at (760) 746-1100. This skilled nursing facility has 98 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 84.29%. Its legal business name is Palomar Heights Healthcare, LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Limited Liability Company. It is part of Pacs Group, a chain of 274 nursing homes.

Palomar Heights Post Acute (Medicare CCN 555764) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 2000 (26 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in May, 2025.

Contact Information

Palomar Heights Post Acute
1260 E Ohio Avenue, Escondido, California 92027
(760) 746-1100

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Nursing Home Profile

NamePalomar Heights Post Acute
Location1260 E Ohio Avenue, Escondido, California
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds98
Occupancy Rate84.29%
Medicare ID (CCN)555764
Legal Business NamePalomar Heights Healthcare, LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Limited Liability Company
ChainPacs Group (274 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating2.9 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Palomar Heights Post Acute in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1700510252
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NamePalomar Heights Healthcare, LLC
Doing Business AsPalomar Heights Post Acute
Address1260 E Ohio Ave, Escondido, CA 92027
Phone Number760-746-1100

NPI Number1255337440
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NamePalomar Heights Care Center, LLC
Address1260 E Ohio Ave, Escondido, CA 92027
Phone Number760-746-1100

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Palomar Heights Post Acute are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Palomar Heights Post Acute give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Palomar Heights Post Acute, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day43.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.640.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day10.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.362.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.513.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.590.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.160.07
Total nursing staff turnover42.3%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover11.1%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home10.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines1
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$8,176
Number of Payment Denials1
Total Number of Penalties2

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in May, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Palomar Heights Post Acute for 25 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 54 citations since 2019 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
May 21, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 19, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
F0627, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 16, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 16, 2026
Feb 17, 2026Ensure 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.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 17, 2026
Feb 17, 2026Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 17, 2026
May 30, 2025Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
May 30, 2025Ensure 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.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
May 30, 2025Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
May 30, 2025Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
May 30, 2025Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
May 30, 2025Honor 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.
F0578, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
May 30, 2025Honor 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.
F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
May 30, 2025Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
May 30, 2025Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
May 30, 2025Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
May 30, 2025Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
May 30, 2025Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
May 30, 2025Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
May 30, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
May 30, 2025Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
May 30, 2025Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
May 30, 2025Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
F0800, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
May 30, 2025Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
May 30, 2025Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
F0849, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
May 30, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
Oct 16, 2024Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883, Infection Control, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 16, 2024
Oct 9, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 9, 2024
Oct 9, 2024Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908, Environmental, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 9, 2024
Jun 21, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 19, 2024
Mar 15, 2024Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 29, 2024

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Palomar Heights Post Acute, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased2.9913.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight3.695.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.20.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection01.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms9.9212.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.773.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10082.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.281.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened2.2814.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication10.9419.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine10095.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine10079.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers1.614.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence6.9119.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication2.5815.38

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