Pacifica, CA

Pacifica Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

385 Esplanade Avenue, Pacifica, CA

(650) 993-5576

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

68

Certified beds

Average residents

63

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

The Ensign Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1970-05-13

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

329 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 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

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.07

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.43

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.22 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.83

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.64 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

5.34

All reported nurse hours · state 4.51 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

2.50

RN + LPN hours · state 1.87 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

4.78

Weekend nurse staffing · state 4.08 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.79

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.59

Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.86

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.28

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.71

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

13%

Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

21%

Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

213

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

77.64

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0253

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

10

Baseline 17.50% · Performance 15.79% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9

Healthcare-associated infections

7.87

Baseline 5.88% · Performance 5.48% · Measure score 7.87 · Achievement 7.87 · Improvement 3.97

Total nurse turnover

8.55

Baseline 33.33% · Performance 28.75% · Measure score 8.55 · Achievement 8.55 · Improvement 4.90

Adjusted total nurse staffing

4.64

Baseline 4.96 hours · Performance 4.40 hours · Measure score 4.64 · Achievement 4.64 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.22%
10.72%
0.5 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 615 · Observed rate 7.97% · Lower 95% interval 8.28%
Discharge to community 70.23%
50.57%
19.7 pts better
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 650 · Observed rate 69.85% · Lower 95% interval 66.64%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.92
1.02
0.1 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 99.47%
95.27%
4.2 pts better
Numerator 375 · Denominator 377
Falls with major injury 0.27%
0.77%
0.5 pts better
Numerator 1 · Denominator 377
Discharge self-care score 81.51%
53.69%
27.8 pts better
Numerator 238 · Denominator 292
Discharge mobility score 65.75%
50.94%
14.8 pts better
Numerator 192 · Denominator 292
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 0%
2.29%
2.3 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 377 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 5.48%
7.12%
1.6 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 354 · Observed rate 3.95% · Lower 95% interval 3.75%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 13.33%
8.2%
5.1 pts better
Numerator 24 · Denominator 180
Staff flu vaccination coverage 71.04%
42%
29 pts better
Numerator 130 · Denominator 183
Discharge function score 76.03%
56.45%
19.6 pts better
Numerator 222 · Denominator 292
Transfer of health information to provider 99.44%
95.95%
3.5 pts better
Numerator 357 · Denominator 359
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 46.83%
25.2%
21.6 pts better
Numerator 96 · Denominator 205

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.6%
94.0%
4.6 pts better
81.7%
16.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.5% · Q2 98.6% · Q3 99.2% · Q4 99.2% · 4Q avg 98.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 8.0%
11.2%
3.2 pts better
12.0%
4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 8.0% · Observed 7.6% · Expected 10.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.3%
1.5%
1.2 pts better
1.6%
1.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.3% · Q2 0.3% · Q3 0.2% · Q4 0.5% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.8%
93.2%
2.6 pts better
79.7%
16.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 23.7%
23.2%
0.5 pts worse
23.9%
0.2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 23.7% · Observed 22.5% · Expected 22.7% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-11-22 · Fire 2024-11-22

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-08-24 · Fire 2023-08-24

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-09-13 · Fire 2019-09-13

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-12-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2024-12-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-24

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-09-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-24

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-09-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-24

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-09-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-24

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-09-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-24

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-09-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-24

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-09-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-24

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-09-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-24

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-09-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-13

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-11-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-13

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2019-11-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-13

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2019-11-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-13

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2019-11-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-13

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2019-11-25

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-11-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-11-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-22

F661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Corrected 2024-11-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-04

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-06-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-04

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-06-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-24

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-09-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-13

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2019-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-13

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2019-11-18

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Flagstone Healthcare North LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 9 facilities 2022-11-08
The Ensign Group Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 209 facilities 2023-02-01
Beaman, Jacob

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-02-01
Beaman, Jacob

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-02-01
Burnam, Soon

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 323 facilities 2022-11-08
Fitch, Craig

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 58 facilities 2023-02-01
Monette, Cory

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2023-02-01
Willits, Adam

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 69 facilities 2023-02-01

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