Nursing homes › California › Escondido Post Acute
421 E Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025 · 7607470430 · 180 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: 3.78 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.21. Weekend total: 3.62. Nursing staff turnover: 38%.
All-time on record: 42 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | 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 2026-04-30 |
| 2025-12-30 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-18 |
| 2025-06-11 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-11 |
| 2025-06-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-11 |
| 2025-05-12 | 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 | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-08 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-05-08 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-05-08 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-05-08 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-05-08 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-05-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-05-08 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Health | corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2024-12-24 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-10 |
| 2024-12-20 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-01-21 |
| 2024-12-20 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-21 |
| 2024-12-20 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-21 |
| 2024-10-08 | 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 2024-11-09 |
| 2024-10-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-09 |
| 2024-07-18 | 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 2024-08-17 |
| 2024-07-18 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-17 |
| 2023-08-09 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-08-31 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APT, FREDERICK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| AUSSEF, KAVYON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2025 |
| JERGENSEN, JOSHUA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| LEE, EMMET | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2022 |
| LORENZANA, ANGELICA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2022 |
| MITCHELL, JOHN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 056040. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.