Starfile / California

PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER

201 N FIG STREET, ESCONDIDO, CA 92025 · CCN 055067

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

$0

Number of fines

0

Number of penalties

0

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

THE ENSIGN GROUP

Facilities in chain

329

Chain avg overall

3.20 / 5

Inspection citations (51)

1. EF0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.2026-01-15 · Health · corrected 2026-02-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2025-09-12 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-09-12 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2025-09-12 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. 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.2025-09-12 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. 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.2025-09-12 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. EF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-09-12 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-09-12 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2025-09-12 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2025-09-12 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-09-12 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-09-12 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2025-09-12 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. 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.2025-09-12 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. 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.2025-09-12 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-09-12 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. 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.2025-09-12 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. 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.2025-09-12 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-09-12 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2025-09-12 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-09-12 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-09-12 · Health · corrected 2025-10-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-01-21 · Health · corrected 2025-02-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-08-29 · Health · corrected 2024-09-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-08-29 · Health · corrected 2024-09-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-08-29 · Health · corrected 2024-09-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2024-07-01 · Health · corrected 2024-08-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2024-07-01 · Health · corrected 2024-08-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-07-01 · Health · corrected 2024-08-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-07-01 · Health · corrected 2024-08-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-07-01 · Health · corrected 2024-08-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. EF0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.2024-07-01 · Health · corrected 2024-08-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-07-01 · Health · corrected 2024-07-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-07-01 · Health · corrected 2024-08-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2024-04-03 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-12-08 · Health · corrected 2023-12-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-10-02 · Health · corrected 2023-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-05-18 · Health · corrected 2023-07-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2023-05-18 · Health · corrected 2023-07-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2023-05-18 · Health · corrected 2023-07-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2023-05-18 · Health · corrected 2023-07-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-05-18 · Health · corrected 2023-07-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-05-18 · Health · corrected 2023-07-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-05-18 · Health · corrected 2023-07-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2023-05-18 · Health · corrected 2023-07-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-05-18 · Health · corrected 2023-07-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. 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.2023-05-18 · Health · corrected 2023-07-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-05-18 · Health · corrected 2023-07-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. 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.2023-05-18 · Health · corrected 2023-07-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-05-18 · Health · corrected 2023-07-01

    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.