Palomar Vista Healthcare Center in Escondido, CA

Palomar Vista Healthcare Center is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Escondido, California. It is located in San Diego county at 201 N Fig Street, Escondido, California 92025. You can reach out to the office of Palomar Vista Healthcare Center via phone at (760) 746-0303. This skilled nursing facility has 74 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 95.14%. Its legal business name is West Escondido Healthcare LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Corporation. It is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 nursing homes.

Palomar Vista Healthcare Center (Medicare CCN 055067) 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 1967 (59 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in September, 2025.

Contact Information

Palomar Vista Healthcare Center
201 N Fig Street, Escondido, California 92025
(760) 746-0303

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Nursing Home Profile

NamePalomar Vista Healthcare Center
Location201 N Fig Street, Escondido, California
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds74
Occupancy Rate95.14%
Medicare ID (CCN)055067
Legal Business NameWest Escondido Healthcare LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Corporation
ChainThe Ensign Group (342 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating3.2 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

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

NPI Number1861491490
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameWest Escondido Healthcare LLC
Doing Business AsPalomar Vista Healthcare Center
Address201 North Fig Street, Escondido, CA 92025
Phone Number760-746-0303

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Palomar Vista Healthcare Center are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Palomar Vista Healthcare Center 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 Vista Healthcare Center, 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 day4.523.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.610.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.310.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.612.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.883.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.290.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.20.07
Total nursing staff turnoverNot available: the staffing data did not meet CMS's criteria for this measure45.8%
Registered nurse turnoverNot available: the staffing data did not meet CMS's criteria for this measure42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing homeNot available: the staffing data did not meet CMS's criteria for this measure0.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$0
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties0

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in September, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Palomar Vista Healthcare Center for 22 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 51 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Jan 15, 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, patternCorrected by Feb 2, 2026
Sep 12, 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, patternCorrected by Oct 7, 2025
Sep 12, 2025Prevent 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, patternCorrected by Oct 7, 2025
Sep 12, 2025Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Oct 7, 2025
Sep 12, 2025Ensure 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, patternCorrected by Oct 7, 2025
Sep 12, 2025Procure 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, patternCorrected by Oct 7, 2025
Sep 12, 2025Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 7, 2025
Sep 12, 2025Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 7, 2025
Sep 12, 2025Honor 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, isolatedCorrected by Oct 7, 2025
Sep 12, 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 Oct 7, 2025
Sep 12, 2025Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 7, 2025
Sep 12, 2025Coordinate 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, isolatedCorrected by Oct 7, 2025
Sep 12, 2025PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 7, 2025
Sep 12, 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 Oct 7, 2025
Sep 12, 2025Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 7, 2025
Sep 12, 2025Ensure 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, isolatedCorrected by Oct 7, 2025
Sep 12, 2025Try 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, isolatedCorrected by Oct 7, 2025
Sep 12, 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, isolatedCorrected by Oct 7, 2025
Sep 12, 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, isolatedCorrected by Oct 7, 2025
Sep 12, 2025Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 7, 2025
Sep 12, 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 Oct 7, 2025
Sep 12, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 7, 2025
Jan 21, 2025Ensure 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 Feb 10, 2025
Aug 29, 2024Develop 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, isolatedCorrected by Sep 29, 2024
Aug 29, 2024Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 29, 2024
Aug 29, 2024Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 29, 2024
Jul 1, 2024Have 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, patternCorrected by Aug 12, 2024
Jul 1, 2024Procure 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, patternCorrected by Jul 19, 2024
Jul 1, 2024Honor 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, isolatedCorrected by Aug 12, 2024
Jul 1, 2024PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 12, 2024

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Palomar Vista Healthcare Center, 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 increased15.8513.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight5.065.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder00.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection2.531.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms14.8412.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.473.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.2182.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.281.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened17.514.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication19.5719.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine98.2195.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine96.4579.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers5.664.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence20.6519.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication7.9215.38

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