The home failed to make sure the resident’s transfer or discharge met their needs and preferences and was safe. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 627 — 42 CFR §483.15(c) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER
ESCONDIDO, CA · Medicare-certified · 74 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Palomar Vista Healthcare Center in Escondido has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with 2 stars for health inspections and stronger 4-star staffing and quality measures. It reports 4.52 nurse hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $0 fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included discharge planning, resident environment/safety, and unnecessary psychotropic medications.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.523 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 15, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.523.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.61
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.31
- Nurse aides
- 2.61
- Weekend nursing
- 3.88
Hours per resident per day.
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
13.6%0%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.3%6.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%6.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24.4%7.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—24.6%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.6%23.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
10.2%27%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
13%32.6%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%99.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to prevent unnecessary mind-altering medications or ensure medicines did not limit a resident’s ability to function. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 605 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 21 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 346 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 70.4 residents on an average day (95% of 74 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.