DBelow average · score 37/100 · #886 of 1,154 in California
Palomar Heights Post Acute
1260 E Ohio Avenue, Escondido, CA 92027 · 98 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 4.0 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in California
25 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 116)bottom quarter
$8,176 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why Palomar Heights Post Acute is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against California nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 98 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Palomar Heights Post Acute at a Glance
D
37/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.00 h.
25<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 116.
23<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
79<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $8,176 fines, 1 denials.
21<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: California, medium facilities · CMS record 555764 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1260 E Ohio Avenue, Escondido, CA 92027
Phone7607461100
CountySan Diego
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds98
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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3
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.