AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER
944 REGAL ROAD, ENCINITAS, CA 92024 · CCN 555323
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg residents/day
- 114.0
- Phone
- 7609440331
Inspection history vs California & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | California avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-09-18 | 19 | 15.6 | 9.5 | +3.4 worse |
| 2 | 2024-07-03 | 26 | 17.4 | 9.8 | +8.6 worse |
| 3 | 2021-06-10 | 18 | 17.1 | 9.3 | +0.9 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 3 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 3 |
| Resident rights | 3 |
| Pharmacy service | 4 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 4 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.31 | 69.8% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.64 | 61.9% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.45 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- PACS GROUP
- Facilities in chain
- 264
- Chain avg overall
- 2.90 / 5
Inspection citations (63)
- DF0635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2025-12-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2025-12-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0578Honor 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.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-05-28 · Health · corrected 2025-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-05-21 · Health · corrected 2025-06-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2025-02-18 · Health · corrected 2025-03-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2025-02-18 · Health · corrected 2025-03-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-02-18 · Health · corrected 2025-03-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-12-26 · Health · corrected 2024-12-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-12-17 · Health · corrected 2024-12-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-12-17 · Health · corrected 2024-12-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2024-12-05 · Health · corrected 2024-12-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2024-11-14 · Health · corrected 2024-12-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-11-04 · Health · corrected 2024-12-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-11-04 · Health · corrected 2024-12-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-10-24 · Health · corrected 2024-11-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2024-07-03 · Health · corrected 2024-08-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-07-03 · Health · corrected 2024-08-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-07-03 · Health · corrected 2024-08-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0700Try 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.2024-07-03 · Health · corrected 2024-08-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-07-03 · Health · corrected 2024-08-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-07-03 · Health · corrected 2024-08-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-07-03 · Health · corrected 2024-08-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-07-03 · Health · corrected 2024-08-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-06-25 · Health · corrected 2024-07-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-07-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-05-31 · Health · corrected 2024-06-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2024-05-15 · Health · corrected 2024-06-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-10-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2023-09-05 · Health · corrected 2023-09-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-09-05 · Health · corrected 2023-09-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2023-06-21 · Health · corrected 2023-07-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-06-13 · Health · corrected 2023-06-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2021-06-10 · Health · corrected 2021-07-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2021-06-10 · Health · corrected 2021-07-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2021-06-10 · Health · corrected 2021-07-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2021-06-10 · Health · corrected 2021-07-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2021-06-10 · Health · corrected 2021-07-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2021-06-10 · Health · corrected 2021-07-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2021-06-10 · Health · corrected 2021-07-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2021-06-10 · Health · corrected 2021-07-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2021-06-10 · Health · corrected 2021-07-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2021-06-10 · Health · corrected 2021-07-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2021-06-10 · Health · corrected 2021-07-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-06-10 · Health · corrected 2021-07-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON RIVER OPCO LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2021-11-05 |
| BAY BRIDGE CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2021-11-05 |
| PACS GROUP, INC. | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2023-06-30 |
| PACS HOLDINGS, LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2023-06-30 |
| PROVIDENCE GROUP INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2021-11-05 |
| HANCOCK, MARK | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2024-04-15 |
| MURRAY, JASON | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2024-04-15 |
| APT, FREDERICK | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-01-01 |
| JERGENSEN, JOSHUA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-01-01 |
| MITCHELL, JOHN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-01-01 |
| KYLE, MARK | Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2017-01-01 |
| PEPIN, AUSTIN | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2023-05-26 |
Other facilities in ENCINITAS
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| ENCINITAS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER | ★★★★★ | 99 |
| THE DOROTHY & JOSEPH GOLDBERG HEALTHCARE CENTER | ★★★★★ | 58 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.