Nursing homes › California › Palomar Heights Post Acute
1260 E Ohio Avenue, Escondido, CA 92027 · 7607461100 · 98 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: 4.00 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.64. Weekend total: 3.51. Nursing staff turnover: 42%.
All-time on record: 55 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-04-16 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-16 |
| 2026-04-16 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-16 |
| 2026-02-17 | 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 2026-03-17 |
| 2026-02-17 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-17 |
| 2025-05-30 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-05-30 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-05-30 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-05-30 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-05-30 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-05-30 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-05-30 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-05-30 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-05-30 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-05-30 | 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 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-05-30 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-05-30 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-05-30 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-05-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-05-30 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-05-30 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-05-30 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-05-30 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-05-30 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-05-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2024-10-16 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-16 |
| 2024-10-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-09 |
| 2024-10-09 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-09 |
| 2024-06-21 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-07-19 |
| 2024-03-15 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-02-15 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-15 |
| 2023-12-27 | 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 2024-01-16 |
| 2023-11-27 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-27 |
| 2023-09-25 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-25 |
| 2023-07-06 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-08-06 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-21 | Fine | $8,176 |
| 2024-06-21 | Payment Denial | 9 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROVIDENCE GROUP INC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 06/15/2022 |
| APT, FREDERICK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/15/2022 |
| HANCOCK, MARK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/15/2022 |
| MITCHELL, JOHN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/15/2022 |
| MURRAY, JASON | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/15/2022 |
| WARR, BRANDON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2022 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 555764. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.