Nursing homes › California › Aviara Healthcare Center
944 Regal Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 · 7609440331 · 120 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Pacs Group, a group operating 281 facilities in 16 states. Group record: average rating 2.8/5, 26 abuse citation icons, 13 facilities on the Special Focus list, $8,841,332 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.8/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.15 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.65. Weekend total: 3.85. Nursing staff turnover: 62%.
All-time on record: 60 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-11 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-12-11 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-09-18 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-10-06 |
| 2025-09-18 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Health | corrected 2025-10-06 |
| 2025-09-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-10-06 |
| 2025-09-18 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-06 |
| 2025-09-18 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-06 |
| 2025-09-18 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-06 |
| 2025-09-18 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-06 |
| 2025-09-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-06 |
| 2025-09-18 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-06 |
| 2025-09-18 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-06 |
| 2025-09-18 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-06 |
| 2025-09-18 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-06 |
| 2025-09-18 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-06 |
| 2025-09-18 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-06 |
| 2025-09-18 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-06 |
| 2025-05-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-27 |
| 2025-05-21 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-02-18 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-03 |
| 2025-02-18 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-03 |
| 2025-02-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-03 |
| 2025-01-10 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-06 |
| 2025-01-10 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-06 |
| 2024-12-26 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-26 |
| 2024-12-17 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-26 |
| 2024-12-17 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-26 |
| 2024-12-05 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-12-26 |
| 2024-11-14 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-11-04 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-11-04 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-10-24 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-09-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-25 |
| 2024-07-03 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-03 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-03 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-03 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-03 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-03 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-01 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON RIVER OPCO LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 11/05/2021 |
| BAY BRIDGE CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 11/05/2021 |
| APT, FREDERICK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| JERGENSEN, JOSHUA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| MITCHELL, JOHN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 555323. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.