PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE — Nursing Home in ESCONDIDO, CA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 98 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 93.4 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555764 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.99 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.40 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE had 2 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (February 17, 2026).
Inspection Findings — February 17, 2026
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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. (Level D)Corrected — March 17, 2026
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Level D)Corrected — March 17, 2026
Palomar Heights Post Acute is a 98-bed nursing home in Escondido, California. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours per resident day, below the California average of 4.5. Its most recent inspection, in February 2026, cited 2 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The most notable positive is that the facility’s recent inspection findings were limited and not coded as severe, which suggests problems were identified and are addressable. You should ask how the home has responded to its below‑average nurse staffing levels and what measures are in place to ensure consistent coverage and timely assessment of residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE Medicare and Medicaid certified?
PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE's CMS star rating?
PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE?
PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE reports 3.98605 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE had 2 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE have?
PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE has 98 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER — 3/5 — 0.6 mi
- ESCONDIDO POST ACUTE — 4/5 — 1.2 mi
- REDWOOD TERRACE HEALTH CENTER — 5/5 — 1.9 mi
- VALLE VISTA POST ACUTE — 5/5 — 2.0 mi
- OCEAN VIEW POST ACUTE — 5/5 — 2.4 mi
- MEADOWBROOK VILLAGE CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY — 5/5 — 2.6 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.