For profit - Corporation ·
74 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
· Part of The Ensign Group (329 facilities)
2
Overall CMS Rating
★★☆☆☆
Palomar Vista Healthcare Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Escondido, California. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (4/5 for staffing, 2/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.67 hours per resident per day, above the California average of 4.51. Its most recent inspection on Sep 12, 2025 cited 22 deficiencies.
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Health Inspections
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Staffing
★★★★☆ 4/5
Quality Measures
★★★★☆ 4/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★☆ 4/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★★☆ 4/5
How Palomar Vista Healthcare Center compares
This facility vs. the California and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
California avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
4.67
4.51
3.89
above avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
0.44
0.65
0.68
below avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.90
2.64
2.34
above avg
Nursing staff turnover
43.4%
38.1%
46.4%
above avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
22.0
15.4
9.5
above avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
4.67
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.44
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.32
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.90
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
4.02
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
43.4%
Registered Nurses
28.6%
Administrator Changes0 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Sep 12, 2025
Most Recent Inspection Date
22
Total Deficiencies Found
112
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Palomar Vista Healthcare Center
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Jan 15, 2026
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Sep 12, 2025
Potential 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.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Sep 12, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Sep 12, 2025
Potential for harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Sep 12, 2025
Potential 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.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Sep 12, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Sep 12, 2025
Potential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Sep 12, 2025
Potential for harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Sep 12, 2025
Potential 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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Sep 12, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Sep 12, 2025
Potential 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.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Sep 12, 2025
About This Facility
Address
201 N Fig Street Escondido, CA 92025
CMS Certification #
055067
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
74
Avg Residents/Day
68.8
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
1967-01-01
Chain
The Ensign Group (329 facilities)
Setting
Urban
Part of The Ensign Group
329
Facilities Nationwide
The Ensign Group operates 329 nursing facilities across the United States.
CMS gives Palomar Vista Healthcare Center an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, including 4/5 for staffing and 2/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Palomar Vista Healthcare Center reports 4.67 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the California average of 4.51.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 22 deficiencies.
Palomar Vista Healthcare Center is certified for 74 beds.
Admissions at Palomar Vista Healthcare Center
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (760) 746-0303. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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