| Palomar Vista Healthcare Center | |
| 201 N Fig Street, Escondido, California 92025 | |
| (760) 746-0303 | |
| Name | Palomar Vista Healthcare Center |
|---|---|
| Location | 201 N Fig Street, Escondido, California |
| Certified By | Medicare and Medicaid |
| No. of Certified Beds | 74 |
| Occupancy Rate | 95.14% |
| Medicare ID (CCN) | 055067 |
| Legal Business Name | West Escondido Healthcare LLC |
| Ownership Type | For Profit - Corporation |
| Chain | The Ensign Group (342 nursing homes) |
| Chain Average Overall Rating | 3.2 out of 5 |
| NPI Number | 1861491490 |
| Match | Confirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records |
| Organization Name | West Escondido Healthcare LLC |
| Doing Business As | Palomar Vista Healthcare Center |
| Address | 201 North Fig Street, Escondido, CA 92025 |
| Phone Number | 760-746-0303 |
| Ratings from Surveys (Inspections): | |
| Ratings from Quality Measures: | |
| Ratings from Staffing Data: | |
| Overall Rating: |
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| Staffing Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.61 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.31 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.61 | 2.32 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.88 | 3.42 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.29 | 0.48 |
| Physical therapist hours per resident per day | 0.2 | 0.07 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available: the staffing data did not meet CMS's criteria for this measure | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | Not available: the staffing data did not meet CMS's criteria for this measure | 42.9% |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | Not available: the staffing data did not meet CMS's criteria for this measure | 0.5 |
| Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon) | No |
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | $0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 0 |
| Date | Deficiency | Harm Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Ensure 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, pattern | Corrected by Feb 2, 2026 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 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. F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Oct 7, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Oct 7, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Oct 7, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 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. F0803, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Oct 7, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Oct 7, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 7, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 7, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 7, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 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. F0578, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 7, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 7, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 7, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 7, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Develop 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, isolated | Corrected by Oct 7, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 7, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. F0693, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 7, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. F0700, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 7, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Provide 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, isolated | Corrected by Oct 7, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 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. F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 7, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 7, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Safeguard 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, isolated | Corrected by Oct 7, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 7, 2025 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Ensure 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, isolated | Corrected by Feb 10, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Develop 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, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Sep 29, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Sep 29, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Sep 29, 2024 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. F0727, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Aug 12, 2024 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Jul 19, 2024 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. F0557, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Aug 12, 2024 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Aug 12, 2024 |
| Quality Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 15.85 | 13.87 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.06 | 5.19 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0 | 0.82 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.53 | 1.59 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 14.84 | 12.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0 | 0.13 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.47 | 3.23 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100 | 93.55 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.21 | 82.04 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.28 | 1.56 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 17.5 | 14.07 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 19.57 | 19.52 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.21 | 95.46 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.45 | 79.75 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.66 | 4.62 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 20.65 | 19.01 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 7.92 | 15.38 |
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