Nursing Homes · Encinitas, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Aviara Healthcare Center
944 Regal Road · Encinitas, CA 92024 · 120 certified beds
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About Aviara Healthcare Center
Aviara Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Encinitas, California. Its capacity is 120 beds, above the San Diego County median of 99 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Pacs Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 62 citations, the most recent on December 11, 2025. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.16 hours per resident per day. It is one of 3 nursing homes listed in Encinitas. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
4.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (62)
Records from June 2021 to December 2025.
February 18, 2025
Tag F0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 3, 2025.
February 18, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 3, 2025.
January 10, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 6, 2025.
January 10, 2025
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 6, 2025.
December 26, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 26, 2024.
December 17, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 26, 2024.
December 17, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 26, 2024.
December 5, 2024
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 26, 2024.
November 14, 2024
Tag F0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 13, 2024.
November 4, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 3, 2024.
November 4, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 3, 2024.
October 24, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 22, 2024.
September 26, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 25, 2024.
July 3, 2024
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 1, 2024.
July 3, 2024
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 1, 2024.
July 3, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 1, 2024.
July 3, 2024
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 1, 2024.
July 3, 2024
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 1, 2024.
July 3, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 1, 2024.
July 3, 2024
Tag F0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 1, 2024.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
4.16 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Pacs Group, a chain of 277 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.0 overall, 2.5 for health inspections, 2.5 for staffing, 4.5 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Encinitas.
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