Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Village Square Healthcare Center
1586 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA · (760) 471-2986
- Certified beds
- 118
- Residents per day
- 112
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Mariner Health Care
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- December 28, 1999
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How this home got 4 stars
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in California.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★4 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among California homes
Village Square Healthcare Center carries 55 inspection points. That is fewer than 75% of California's 1,154 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in California: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–33 pts
- 4★ 33–66 pts
- 3★ 66–96 pts
- 2★ 96–146 pts
- 1★ over 146 pts
Bars show every rated home in California by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
44 health citations on record since 2019. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
No citation on record at the harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
Everything else, by area of care
Resident Rights12E
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- D
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- D
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- D
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
- E
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.
- D
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
- D
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- D
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- D
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- D
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.
Quality of Life and Care10E
- D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- D
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- D
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
- E
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- D
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service6E
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- E
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- E
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- D
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- D
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.
- D
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.
Nutrition and Dietary5F
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- D
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- D
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
- D
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning4E
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- E
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- D
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Infection Control3D
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation2D
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Nursing and Physician Services1D
- D
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Administration1E
- E
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Inspection history
2025-05-15
7 health deficiencies · 7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
2022-07-29
17 health deficiencies · 19 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
2019-02-14
20 health deficiencies · 5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 4 h 5 min of nursing staff time a day, 27 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
4 h 5 min
California average
4 h 33 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 38% of nursing staff and 54% of registered nurses left in the past year.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days0.2 pts worse | 2.4 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.6 pts worse | 2.1 | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine1.3 pts better | 100.0% | 98.7% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine2.1 pts better | 100.0% | 97.9% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.4 pts worse | 3.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms7.6 pts better | 0.0% | 7.6% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight1.1 pts better | 3.0% | 4.1% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication6.7 pts worse | 20.4% | 13.7% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication3.5 pts better | 8.8% | 12.3% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.3 pts better | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened1.1 pts worse | 10.0% | 8.9% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased0.9 pts better | 9.3% | 10.2% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.7 pts better | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.6 pts better | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence2.9 pts worse | 12.7% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers0.2 pts worse | 4.5% | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine5.2 pts better | 99.8% | 94.6% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit0.3 pts better | 10.8% | 11.1% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.3 pts better | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine6.2 pts better | 99.3% | 93.1% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission1.7 pts worse | 24.3% | 22.6% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
19 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
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| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gc Holding Company 2 LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 99% | 8 facilities |
| Bhatia, Prakash | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Bhatia, Prakash | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Currey, Larua | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Currey, Larua | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Franco, Juan Carlos | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Franco, Juan Carlos | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Gc Holding Company 2 LLC | Limited Partnership Interest · Organization | 0% | 8 facilities |
| Grancare LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 17 facilities |
| Grunstein, Emily | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 17 facilities |
| Mariner Health Care, Inc. | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 16 facilities |
| Mhc Holding Company | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 17 facilities |
| Mhc West Holding Company | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 17 facilities |
| National Senior Care, Inc. | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 17 facilities |
| Padilla, Phil | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Padilla, Phil | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| San Marcos Holding Company Gp LLC | General Partnership Interest · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Sarcauga, Dennis | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 16 facilities |
| Sarcauga, Dennis | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 16 facilities |
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Fire safety
31 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke10F
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
- E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
- D
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- C
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems6F
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- E
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- D
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Miscellaneous5E
- E
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- D
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- D
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Emergency Preparedness4F
- F
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
- D
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
- D
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- D
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Egress4E
- E
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Construction1D
- D
Use approved construction type or materials.
Services1D
- D
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
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