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HomeCaliforniaPalomar Vista Healthcare Center

Palomar Vista Healthcare Center

201 N Fig Street, Escondido, CA 920257607460303WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(136 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
74
certified

How Palomar Vista Healthcare Center 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
2/5
CA average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
CA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
CA average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.52 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.61 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

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the California average of 2.8/5.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
16
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 1, 2024
Most recent cycle
22
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 12, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 6 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.

Palomar Vista Healthcare Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Escondido, California with 74 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
74
Avg Residents/Day
70.4
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
San Diego
Last Inspection
Sep 12, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
22
Weighted Score
102.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (51)

F0627Potential for Harm

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Survey: Jan 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Sep 12, 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 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Sep 12, 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: Sep 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0552Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Sep 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Sep 12, 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 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Sep 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Sep 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Sep 12, 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: Sep 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Sep 12, 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: Sep 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0700Potential for Harm

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Survey: Sep 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Sep 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Sep 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 12, 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: Jan 21, 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: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0727Potential for Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: Jul 1, 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: Jul 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0557Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Jul 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 21 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 Aide2.61 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.31 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.61 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.52 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.88 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.20 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 (17)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
THE ENSIGN GROUP INCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 30, 2006
ALKEMA, SHAUNMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJun 20, 2017
MALLO, RICHARDMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AFeb 16, 2016
BURNAM, SOONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2017
KEETCH, CHADCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2011
WILLITS, ADAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 9, 2024
ALKEMA, SHAUNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 20, 2017
BURNAM, SOONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2017
MALLO, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 16, 2016
PORT, BARRYINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 15, 2025
CARETRUST GP LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2003
CARETRUST REIT INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2003
CTR PARTNERSHIP LPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2003
ENSIGN SERVICES INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2003
FIG STREET HEALTH HOLDINGS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2003
ALKEMA, SHAUNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 20, 2017
MALLO, RICHARDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 16, 2016

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Palomar Vista Healthcare Center and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Palomar Vista Healthcare Center
Escondido, CACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Palomar Heights Post Acute
Escondido, CA3,168 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $8,176
Escondido Post Acute
Escondido, CA3,696 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Redwood Terrace Health Center
Escondido, CA1.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Valley Vista Post Acute
Escondido, CA1.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Ocean View Post Acute
Escondido, CA2.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community
Escondido, CA2.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Palomar Vista Healthcare Center
Escondido, CA · Current facility
—2/52/54/5None recorded
Palomar Heights Post Acute
Escondido, CA
3,168 ft3/52/53/5$8,176
Escondido Post Acute
Escondido, CA
3,696 ft5/54/53/5None recorded
Redwood Terrace Health Center
Escondido, CA
1.4 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Valley Vista Post Acute
Escondido, CA
1.5 mi4/53/54/5None recorded
Ocean View Post Acute
Escondido, CA
2.0 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community
Escondido, CA
2.4 mi5/55/55/5None 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 Palomar Vista Healthcare Center?▾
Palomar Vista Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Palomar Vista Healthcare Center 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). Palomar Vista Healthcare Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Palomar Vista Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Palomar Vista Healthcare Center had 22 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 12, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Palomar Vista Healthcare Center?▾
Palomar Vista Healthcare Center provides 4.52 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours, 1.31 LPN hours, and 2.61 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Palomar Vista Healthcare Center have?▾
Palomar Vista Healthcare Center has 74 certified beds with an average of 70.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the The Ensign Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Palomar Vista Healthcare Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 6 in Escondido. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Palomar Vista Healthcare Center?▾
On Google Maps, Palomar Vista Healthcare Center has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 136 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of The Ensign Group

This chain operates 346 facilities. View all →