Nursing Homes · Escondido, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Palomar Heights Post Acute
1260 E Ohio Avenue · Escondido, CA 92027 · 98 certified beds
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About Palomar Heights Post Acute
Palomar Heights Post Acute is a nursing home in Escondido, California. Its capacity is 98 beds, below 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 55 citations, the most recent on May 21, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.97 hours per resident per day. It is one of 7 nursing homes listed in Escondido. 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
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (55)
Records from November 2019 to May 2026.
May 30, 2025
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 3, 2025.
May 30, 2025
Tag F0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 3, 2025.
May 30, 2025
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 3, 2025.
May 30, 2025
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 3, 2025.
May 30, 2025
Tag F0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 3, 2025.
October 16, 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 October 16, 2024.
October 9, 2024
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 November 9, 2024.
October 9, 2024
Tag F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 9, 2024.
June 21, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected July 19, 2024.
March 15, 2024
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 29, 2024.
February 15, 2024
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 15, 2024.
December 27, 2023
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 January 16, 2024.
November 27, 2023
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 27, 2023.
September 25, 2023
Tag F0603Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 25, 2023.
July 6, 2023
Tag F0839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 6, 2023.
March 17, 2022
Tag F0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 17, 2022.
March 17, 2022
Tag F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 17, 2022.
March 17, 2022
Tag F0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 17, 2022.
March 17, 2022
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 17, 2022.
March 17, 2022
Tag F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 17, 2022.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $8,176
June 21, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,176 against this nursing home on June 21, 2024.
June 21, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting July 10, 2024, lasting 9 days (triggered by inspection on June 21, 2024).
Staffing
3.97 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.09 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 Escondido.
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