PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE

San Diego · CA · For profit - Limited Liability company · PACS GROUP chain · 98 certified beds · CCN 555764 · PALOMAR HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE, LLC


PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE operates 98 certified beds in ESCONDIDO, California. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 2000-12-06. It averages 82.6 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE?

CMS lists 54 health-inspection deficiencies for PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE since 2019-11-07, 34 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-05-21.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-05-21F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2026-04-16F0627, F0760Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D
2026-02-17F0761, F0842Ensure 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. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2025-05-30F0755, F0761, F0804, F0867Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / 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. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.E
2025-05-30F0550, F0578, F0584, F0637, F0640, F0656, F0657, F0677, F0679, F0689, F0699, F0730, F0800, F0842, F0849, F0880Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / 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. / Honor 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. / Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition / Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. / Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. / Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-10-16F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D
2024-10-09F0689, F0908Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Keep all essential equipment working safely.D
2024-06-21F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G
2024-03-15F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2024-02-15F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2023-12-27F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D
2023-11-27F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D
2023-09-25F0603Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).D
2022-03-17F0638, F0640, F0801, F0802, F0803, F0805Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. / Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. / 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. / Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. / 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. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.E
2022-03-17F0600, F0636, F0684, F0908Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Keep all essential equipment working safely.D
2019-11-07F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2019-11-07F0578, F0657, F0684, F0726, F0761, F0802, F0805, F0842, F0880Honor 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. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / 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. / 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. / Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D

Why was PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE fined?

DateTypeAmount
2024-06-21Fine$8,176

Has PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2024-07-109

How is PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE staffed relative to the CA average?

MeasureThis facilityCA average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.999844.51570
Total nursing staff turnover (%)42.336.7
Average number of residents per day82.687.9

Who owns PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE, and what chain is it in?

PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name PALOMAR HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE, LLC and belongs to the PACS GROUP chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTPROVIDENCE GROUP INCsince 06/15/2022
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEWARR, BRANDONsince 08/01/2022
CORPORATE OFFICERAPT, FREDERICK, HANCOCK, MARK, MITCHELL, JOHN, MURRAY, JASONsince 06/15/2022
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLWARR, BRANDONsince 08/01/2022

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