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Encinitas Post-Acute

900 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 · (760) 753-6423 · 99 certified beds

Overall★★★★☆ 4/5
Health inspections★★★★☆ 4/5
Staffing★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Quality measures★★★★☆ 4/5
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CMS overall star rating: this provider 4/5; median among 1,154 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.

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  • The published staff-turnover figure is 44.4%. Ask which reporting period it covers and how the current staffing team compares.
  • Ask who is responsible for care decisions locally and at LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP. A shared affiliation does not establish identical care at every location.
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Ownership group

Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Links Healthcare Group, a group operating 32 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.9/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $478,823 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.9/5).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.90 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.28. Weekend total: 3.43. Nursing staff turnover: 44%.

Inspection deficiencies

In the downloaded CMS dataset: 37 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2026-06-22Ensure 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. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-07-07
2025-07-09Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-08-01
2025-07-09Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-08-01
2025-05-01Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. FHealthcorrected 2025-05-25
2025-05-01Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. EHealthcorrected 2025-05-25
2025-05-01Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. DHealthcorrected 2025-05-25
2025-05-01Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. DHealthcorrected 2025-05-25
2025-05-01Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. DHealthcorrected 2025-05-25
2025-05-01PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities DHealthcorrected 2025-05-25
2025-05-01Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. DHealthcorrected 2025-05-25
2025-05-01Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. DHealthcorrected 2025-05-25
2024-11-07Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-12-18
2024-11-07Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-12-18
2024-10-24Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-11-15
2024-05-29Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-06-24
2024-04-25Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-05-16
2024-04-15Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-04-26
2024-02-21Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-03-01
2023-08-17Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. EHealthcorrected 2023-09-17
2023-08-17Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. DHealthcorrected 2023-09-17
2023-08-17PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities DHealthcorrected 2023-09-17
2023-08-17Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. DHealthcorrected 2023-09-17
2023-08-17Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. DHealthcorrected 2023-09-17
2023-08-17Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. DHealthcorrected 2023-09-17
2023-08-17Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. DHealthcorrected 2023-09-17
2023-08-17Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. DHealthcorrected 2023-09-17
2023-08-17Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. DHealthcorrected 2023-09-17
2023-08-17Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. DHealthcorrected 2023-09-17
2023-08-17Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. DHealthcorrected 2023-09-17
2023-08-17Ensure 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. DHealthcorrected 2023-09-17
2023-08-17Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. DHealthcorrected 2023-09-17

Federal penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP LLCOperational/Managerial ControlOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/01/2025
LINKS SUPPORT SERVICES, LLCOperational/Managerial ControlOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/01/2025
BEARDSLEY, MARYOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/01/2025
BERNHOLZ, VICTORIAOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/01/2025
CARTER, MELISSAOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/01/2025
CHRISTENSEN, PAULOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/01/2025
CLIFFORD, BRIANOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/01/2025
FROJELIN, ANTONETTEOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/01/2025
PADRIGON, JILLOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/01/2025
RODRIGUEZ, CURTISOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/01/2025
TILFORD, TOBYOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/01/2025

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How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Encinitas Post-Acute — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 055761), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/encinitas-post-acute-encinitas-ca/

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 055761. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.