11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Escondido, CA
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 11 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
421 E Mission Ave, Escondido, CA
(760) 747-0430
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
180
Certified beds
Average residents
173
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Pacs Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1971-12-31
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
264 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.23
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.13
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.22 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.37
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.64 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.73
All reported nurse hours · state 4.51 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.36
RN + LPN hours · state 1.87 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.61
Weekend nurse staffing · state 4.08 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.20
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.11
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.23
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.63
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.41
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
13%
Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
37%
Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
7,867
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
28.57
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9850
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
2.98
Baseline 20.30% · Performance 20.05% · Measure score 2.98 · Achievement 2.98 · Improvement 0.27
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 6.41% · Performance 9.24% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
6.02
Performance 39.08% · Measure score 6.02 · Achievement 6.02 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.43
Baseline 4.53 hours · Performance 3.77 hours · Measure score 2.43 · Achievement 2.43 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.63% |
10.72%
0.9 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 175 · Observed rate 12.57% · Lower 95% interval 8.04% |
| Discharge to community | 54.49% |
50.57%
3.9 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 159 · Observed rate 48.43% · Lower 95% interval 47.36% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.16 |
1.02
0.1 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 99.37% |
95.27%
4.1 pts better
|
Numerator 158 · Denominator 159 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.63% |
0.77%
0.1 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 159 |
| Discharge self-care score | 63.08% |
53.69%
9.4 pts better
|
Numerator 41 · Denominator 65 |
| Discharge mobility score | 46.15% |
50.94%
4.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 30 · Denominator 65 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0.63% |
2.29%
1.7 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 159 · Adjusted rate 0.57% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 9.24% |
7.12%
2.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 99 · Observed rate 13.13% · Lower 95% interval 5.99% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 1.72% |
8.2%
6.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 174 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 44.4% |
42%
2.4 pts better
|
Numerator 123 · Denominator 277 |
| Discharge function score | 63.08% |
56.45%
6.6 pts better
|
Numerator 41 · Denominator 65 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 75 · Denominator 75 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 90.7% |
96.28%
5.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 39 · Denominator 43 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 5.95% |
25.2%
19.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 84 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.2 |
2.3
0.1 pts better
|
1.9
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.2 · Observed 2.2 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
1.6
0.5 pts worse
|
1.8
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.1 · Observed 1.9 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
98.5%
1.5 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
98.2%
1.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.5% |
1.6%
1.1 pts better
|
3.3%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.7% · Q3 0.7% · Q4 0.7% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 11.0% |
6.8%
4.2 pts worse
|
11.4%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.6% · Q2 8.1% · Q3 12.9% · Q4 16.5% · 4Q avg 11.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.0% |
4.1%
1.1 pts better
|
5.4%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 3.3% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 3.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 10.2% |
13.7%
3.5 pts better
|
19.6%
9.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.2% · Q2 9.3% · Q3 9.0% · Q4 12.4% · 4Q avg 10.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 7.5% |
14.2%
6.7 pts better
|
16.7%
9.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.4% · Q2 8.6% · Q3 6.8% · Q4 6.4% · 4Q avg 7.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 9.1% |
11.0%
1.9 pts better
|
16.3%
7.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.0% · Q2 9.2% · Q3 9.6% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 9.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 6.9% |
10.7%
3.8 pts better
|
14.9%
8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.7% · Q2 9.8% · Q3 4.1% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 6.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.4% |
1.0%
0.6 pts better
|
1.0%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.6% |
1.2%
0.6 pts better
|
1.7%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.8% · Q2 0.8% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.7% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 10.3% |
10.9%
0.6 pts better
|
19.8%
9.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.4% · Q2 16.4% · Q3 9.4% · Q4 4.9% · 4Q avg 10.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.8% |
4.7%
0.9 pts better
|
5.1%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.3% · Q2 5.2% · Q3 3.2% · Q4 2.7% · 4Q avg 3.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.8% |
94.0%
5.8 pts better
|
81.7%
18.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 99.6% · Q3 99.6% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 17.1% |
11.2%
5.9 pts worse
|
12.0%
5.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 17.1% · Observed 17.8% · Expected 11.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.5% |
1.5%
1 pts better
|
1.6%
1.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.1% · Q2 0.6% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.6% |
93.2%
6.4 pts better
|
79.7%
19.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 99.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 26.2% |
23.2%
3 pts worse
|
23.9%
2.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 26.2% · Observed 28.8% · Expected 26.2% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (5 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-20
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-06-05
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-05-20
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-06-20
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2025-05-16
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-05-17
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2022-02-23
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-02-23
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-02-23
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2022-02-23
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2022-02-23
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2019-10-23
Fire Safety
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2019-10-23
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2019-10-23
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2019-10-23
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2019-10-23
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2019-10-23
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-10-23
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2019-10-23
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2019-10-23
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2019-10-23
Inspection history
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-02-18
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-07-11
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-07-11
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-06-09
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-05-30
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-05-30
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-05-30
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-05-30
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-05-30
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-30
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-05-30
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Health
Notify 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.
Corrected 2025-01-21
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-01-21
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-01-21
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-11-09
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-11-09
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-08-17
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-08-17
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-08-31
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-04-27
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-04-27
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-03-03
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-03-03
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-03-03
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-03-03
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2022-03-03
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2022-03-03
Health
Implement 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.
Corrected 2022-03-03
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2022-03-03
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-03-03
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-03-03
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2019-09-27
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2019-09-27
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2019-09-27
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2019-09-27
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2019-09-27
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2019-09-27
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2019-09-27
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2019-09-27
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2019-09-27
Health
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.
Corrected 2019-09-27
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-09-27
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization
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