LA PALOMA HEALTHCARE CENTER
3232 THUNDER DRIVE, OCEANSIDE, CA 92056 · CCN 055335
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 93
- Avg residents/day
- 86.9
- Phone
- 7607242193
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 | 2025-04-17 | 4 | 15.6 | 9.5 | -11.6 better |
| 2 | 2021-07-09 | 12 | 17.4 | 9.8 | -5.4 better |
| 3 | 2019-04-26 | 15 | 17.1 | 9.3 | -2.1 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.83 | 44.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.30 | 63.6% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.48 | — |
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 (31)1 actual harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-04-17 · Health · corrected 2025-05-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-04-17 · Health · corrected 2025-05-16
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.2025-04-17 · Health · corrected 2025-05-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2025-04-17 · Health · corrected 2025-05-16
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.2023-08-17 · Health · corrected 2023-09-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-08-01 · Health · corrected 2023-09-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-05-11 · Health · corrected 2023-05-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2021-07-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2021-07-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2021-07-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2021-07-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2021-07-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2021-07-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-16
Actual harm
- EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2021-07-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-16
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.2021-07-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2021-07-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2021-07-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2021-07-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-07-09 · Health · corrected 2021-08-16
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.2019-04-26 · Health · corrected 2019-06-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2019-04-26 · Health · corrected 2019-06-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2019-04-26 · Health · corrected 2019-06-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2019-04-26 · Health · corrected 2019-06-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2019-04-26 · Health · corrected 2019-06-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2019-04-26 · Health · corrected 2019-06-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2019-04-26 · Health · corrected 2019-06-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.2019-04-26 · Health · corrected 2019-06-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0803Ensure 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.2019-04-26 · Health · corrected 2019-06-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2019-04-26 · Health · corrected 2019-06-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.2019-04-26 · Health · corrected 2019-06-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2019-04-26 · Health · corrected 2019-06-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROVIDENCE GROUP NH, LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2023-06-30 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| HANCOCK, MARK | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-01-01 |
| JERGENSEN, JOSHUA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-01-01 |
| MITCHELL, JOHN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-01-01 |
| NOVAK, LOREN | Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2021-09-01 |
| DUERDEN, JONATHAN | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2023-10-02 |
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.