PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE

1260 E OHIO AVENUE
ESCONDIDO CA 92027
Phone: 7607461100

For profit - Limited Liability company

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
3/5
Average
Overall rating3/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality measures5/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay quality5/5
  • Overall rating vs. the California average: 0.2 star lower (3.2), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: level with the average (3.0)
  • Overall rating vs. the Escondido average: 1.0 star lower (4.0), below average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds98
Average residents per day82.6
Occupancy84%
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainPACS GROUP (275 facilities)
CountySan Diego
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid2000-12-06
CMS certification number (CCN)555764
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle25

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.59
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.00
Registered nurse turnover11.1%
Total nursing staff turnover42.3%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$8,176
Payment denials1
Total penalties2
This facility has $8,176 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE highly rated?

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 3, and quality measures 5.

How many beds does PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE have?

CMS certifies 98 beds; the facility reports an average of 82.6 residents per day (about 84% occupancy).

Does PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $8,176 in fines and 1 payment denials for this facility.

Has PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.