Encinitas Post-Acute
900 Santa Fe Drive · Encinitas, CA · 92024 · 7607536423
99 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Covenant Care
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 76 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.03 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.31 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.59 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected May 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected May 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2025
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected May 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected May 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 1, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected September 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected September 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Implement 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.
Corrected September 17, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055761 · certified since August 1, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.