Villa Rancho Bernardo Care Center

15720 Bernardo Center Drive · San Diego, CA · 92127 · 8586723900

299 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: David Johnson

  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 58
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 82
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 86
Context 5% 100

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: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.033.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.860.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.80≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year37%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (37 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected March 21, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected November 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected November 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024

    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 November 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 16, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected August 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected January 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected January 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected January 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected January 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E December 7, 2023

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected January 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected January 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Corrected January 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F December 7, 2023

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected January 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Corrected January 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Corrected January 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F December 7, 2023

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected December 7, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 4, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · F December 7, 2023

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Corrected January 4, 2024 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D August 11, 2023 · found via complaint

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected August 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E November 18, 2021

    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 December 18, 2021 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 18, 2021

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Corrected December 18, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D November 18, 2021

    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, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555318 · certified since October 12, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.