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HomeCaliforniaGolden Hill Post Acute

Golden Hill Post Acute

1201 34th St., San Diego, CA 921026192322946WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.0on Google(123 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
99
certified

How Golden Hill Post Acute Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
CA average
3.2/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
CA average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
3/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.24 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.62 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported nursing time is 4.24 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.52.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 21, 2021
Most recent cycle
20
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 28, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 15 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
San Diego County 65+
481,993
14.7% of county
County Population
3,289,701
San Diego County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Golden Hill Post Acute is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in San Diego, California with 99 certified beds. It has been operating since 1972. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
99
Avg Residents/Day
89.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 22, 1972
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
San Diego
Last Inspection
Aug 28, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20
Weighted Score
84.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (35)

F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Apr 22, 2026Corrected: 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: Apr 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: 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: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: 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: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: 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: Aug 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 28, 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: Aug 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: Aug 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Aug 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Aug 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Aug 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0694Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Aug 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Aug 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Aug 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Aug 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 21, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Oct 21, 2021Corrected: 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: Oct 21, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Oct 21, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Oct 21, 2021Corrected: 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: Oct 10, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Oct 10, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0660Potential for Harm

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Survey: Oct 10, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Oct 10, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 10, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 5 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

Payment DenialFeb 19, 2026
5 days denied

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

Nurse Aide2.41 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.21 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.62 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.24 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.52 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.13 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (13)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
AFSHAR, POUYAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
ALKEMA, SHAUNMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
WILLITS, ADAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 24, 2019
BURNAM, SOONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 24, 2019
KEETCH, CHADCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2011
PORT, BARRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 9, 2024
SATO, AMICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 20, 2024
AFSHAR, POUYAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
ALKEMA, SHAUNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
ENSIGN SERVICES INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 24, 2019
GOLDEN HILL REAL ESTATE COMPANY, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2021
AFSHAR, POUYAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 21, 2025
ALKEMA, SHAUNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 21, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Golden Hill Post Acute and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Golden Hill Post Acute
San Diego, CACurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Arroyo Vista Nursing Center
San Diego, CA1.8 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Brighton Place San Diego
San Diego, CA2.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
St. Pauls Health Care Center
San Diego, CA2.6 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
San Diego, CA2.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Castle Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
National City, CA2.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $10,188
University Care Center
San Diego, CA3.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Golden Hill Post Acute
San Diego, CA · Current facility
—3/53/53/5None recorded
Arroyo Vista Nursing Center
San Diego, CA
1.8 mi4/54/51/5None recorded
Brighton Place San Diego
San Diego, CA
2.3 mi1/52/51/5None recorded
St. Pauls Health Care Center
San Diego, CA
2.6 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
San Diego, CA
2.8 mi3/52/52/5None recorded
Castle Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
National City, CA
2.9 mi4/54/53/5$10,188
University Care Center
San Diego, CA
3.1 mi5/54/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Golden Hill Post Acute?▾
Golden Hill Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Golden Hill Post Acute cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Golden Hill Post Acute participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Golden Hill Post Acute had any health inspection violations?▾
Golden Hill Post Acute had 20 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 28, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Golden Hill Post Acute?▾
Golden Hill Post Acute provides 4.24 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours, 1.21 LPN hours, and 2.41 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Golden Hill Post Acute have?▾
Golden Hill Post Acute has 99 certified beds with an average of 89.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 91% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the The Ensign Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Golden Hill Post Acute?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 5 in San Diego. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Golden Hill Post Acute?▾
On Google Maps, Golden Hill Post Acute has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 123 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of The Ensign Group

This chain operates 346 facilities. View all →