PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER — Nursing Home in ESCONDIDO, CA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 74 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 69.9 |
| CMS Certification Number | 055067 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.39 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.38 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER had 1 health inspection deficiency on its most recent inspection (January 15, 2026).
Inspection Findings — January 15, 2026
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Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. (Level E)Corrected — February 2, 2026
Palomar Vista Healthcare Center is a 74-bed nursing home in Escondido, California. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident day, below the California average of 4.5. Its most recent inspection, in January 2026, cited 1 deficiency, none of them severe.
The facility’s most recent inspection found only a single non-severe deficiency, which suggests an otherwise generally compliant record with regulations. You may want to ask how the facility ensures residents are fully informed and that their preferences and needs are honored and supported—especially around transfers or discharge planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER's CMS star rating?
PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER?
PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER reports 4.39103 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER had 1 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER have?
PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER has 74 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE — 2/5 — 0.6 mi
- ESCONDIDO POST ACUTE — 4/5 — 0.7 mi
- REDWOOD TERRACE HEALTH CENTER — 5/5 — 1.4 mi
- VALLE VISTA POST ACUTE — 5/5 — 1.5 mi
- OCEAN VIEW POST ACUTE — 5/5 — 2.0 mi
- MEADOWBROOK VILLAGE CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY — 5/5 — 2.4 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 21, 2026.