Escondido Post Acute
421 E Mission Ave · Escondido, CA · 92025 · 7607470430
180 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pacs Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.21 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.71 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.21 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.58 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (45 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · 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 April 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C May 8, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 24, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 20, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 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 November 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 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 August 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2023 · 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 July 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected July 24, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 3, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056040 · certified since December 31, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.