Starfile / California

PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE

1260 E OHIO AVENUE, ESCONDIDO, CA 92027 · CCN 555764

Inspection history vs California & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$11,622

Number of fines

2

Number of penalties

3

Payment denials

1

Chain

Chain

PACS GROUP

Facilities in chain

264

Chain avg overall

2.90 / 5

Inspection citations (55)1 actual harm

1. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0578Honor 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.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0584Honor 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.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. 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.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. EF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-05-30 · Health · corrected 2025-07-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-10-16 · Health · corrected 2024-10-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-10-09 · Health · corrected 2024-11-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2024-10-09 · Health · corrected 2024-11-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-06-21 · Health · corrected 2024-07-19

    Actual harm

25. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-03-15 · Health · corrected 2024-03-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-02-15 · Health · corrected 2024-03-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-12-27 · Health · corrected 2024-01-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2023-11-27 · Health · corrected 2023-11-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0603Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).2023-09-25 · Health · corrected 2023-10-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.2023-07-06 · Health · corrected 2023-08-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-04-21 · Health · corrected 2023-05-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-04-21 · Health · corrected 2023-05-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2023-04-21 · Health · corrected 2023-05-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2023-03-17 · Health · corrected 2023-03-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-03-17 · Health · corrected 2023-03-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2022-03-17 · Health · corrected 2022-04-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2022-03-17 · Health · corrected 2022-04-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. EF0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.2022-03-17 · Health · corrected 2022-04-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. EF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2022-03-17 · Health · corrected 2022-04-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-03-17 · Health · corrected 2022-04-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. 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.2022-03-17 · Health · corrected 2022-04-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. EF0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.2022-03-17 · Health · corrected 2022-04-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. 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.2022-03-17 · Health · corrected 2022-04-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. EF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2022-03-17 · Health · corrected 2022-04-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2022-03-17 · Health · corrected 2022-04-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0578Honor 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.2019-11-07 · Health · corrected 2019-12-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2019-11-07 · Health · corrected 2019-12-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2019-11-07 · Health · corrected 2019-12-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. 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.2019-11-07 · Health · corrected 2019-12-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. 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.2019-11-07 · Health · corrected 2019-12-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. DF0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.2019-11-07 · Health · corrected 2019-12-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2019-11-07 · Health · corrected 2019-12-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2019-11-07 · Health · corrected 2019-12-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2019-11-07 · Health · corrected 2019-12-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2019-11-07 · Health · corrected 2019-12-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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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.