Palomar Heights Post Acute

Inspection history (55)

Records from November 2019 to May 2026.

• March 17, 2022 · D

  Citation F0636

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-17 under CMS tag F0636 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• March 17, 2022 · D

  Citation F0684

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-17 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• March 17, 2022 · E

  Citation F0801

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-17 under CMS tag F0801 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• March 17, 2022 · E

  Citation F0803

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-17 under CMS tag F0803 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• March 17, 2022 · E

  Citation F0802

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-03-17 under CMS tag F0802 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-04-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 7, 2019 · D

  Citation F0842

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-07 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-12-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 7, 2019 · D

  Citation F0761

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-07 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-12-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 7, 2019 · D

  Citation F0880

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-07 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-12-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 7, 2019 · D

  Citation F0578

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-07 under CMS tag F0578 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-12-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 7, 2019 · D

  Citation F0726

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-07 under CMS tag F0726 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-12-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 7, 2019 · D

  Citation F0805

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-07 under CMS tag F0805 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-12-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 7, 2019 · D

  Citation F0684

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-07 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-12-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 7, 2019 · F

  Citation F0812

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-07 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-12-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 7, 2019 · D

  Citation F0802

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-07 under CMS tag F0802 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-12-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 7, 2019 · D

  Citation F0657

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-11-07 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-12-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties (2)

Total fines on file: $8,176

• June 21, 2024 · Fine

  Citation FINE-130826

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,176 against this nursing home on 2024-06-21 (Fine ID: 130826). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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• June 21, 2024 · Payment Denial

  Citation PAYDEN-2024-07-10

  CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2024-07-10, lasting 9 days (triggered by inspection on 2024-06-21). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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Staffing

Latest: 4.00 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Ownership

For profit

A separate ownership filing names a different organization for this listing. We are not publishing that name while the two government records disagree.

Recent changes to this listing

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1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

3. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

5. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)