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HomeCaliforniaAviara Healthcare Center

Aviara Healthcare Center

944 Regal Road, Encinitas, CA 920247609440331
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
120
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 120 certified beds with an average of 114 residents per day (95% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 22 deficiencies (inspected Sep 18, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.31 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 69.8% (high)

• Part of the Pacs Group chain (254 facilities)

Aviara Healthcare Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Encinitas, California with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1988. The facility scored below average compared to California facilities.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
114
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 28, 1988
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
San Diego
Last Inspection
Sep 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
22
Weighted Score
107.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (63)

F0635Potential for Harm

Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

Survey: Dec 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0622Potential for Harm

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Survey: Feb 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Feb 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0694Potential for Harm

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0887Potential for Harm

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Dec 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0694Potential for Harm

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey: Nov 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Nov 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 33 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.52 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.15 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.64 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.31 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.85 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.13 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
69.8%
RN Turnover
61.9%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (12)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HUDSON RIVER OPCO LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Nov 5, 2021
BAY BRIDGE CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 5, 2021
PACS GROUP, INC.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 30, 2023
PACS HOLDINGS, LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 30, 2023
PROVIDENCE GROUP INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 5, 2021
HANCOCK, MARK5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AApr 15, 2024
MURRAY, JASON5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AApr 15, 2024
APT, FREDERICKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
JERGENSEN, JOSHUACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
MITCHELL, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
KYLE, MARKCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
PEPIN, AUSTINW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 26, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Aviara Healthcare Center?▾
Aviara Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Aviara Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Aviara Healthcare Center had 22 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 18, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Aviara Healthcare Center?▾
Aviara Healthcare Center provides 4.31 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours, 1.15 LPN hours, and 2.52 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 69.8%.
How many beds does Aviara Healthcare Center have?▾
Aviara Healthcare Center has 120 certified beds with an average of 114 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Pacs Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Aviara Healthcare Center?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Encinitas, California with an average rating of 4/5. You can compare all facilities on the Encinitas nursing homes page.

Part of Pacs Group

This chain operates 254 facilities. View all →