Palomar Heights Post Acute

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies

National median: 7

20 above national median

Total federal penalties

$11,622

CMS data as of March 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing

National median: 4.12 hrs

3.71 hrs near national median

Registered nurse (RN)

0.41 hrs

Licensed practical nurse (LPN)

1.05 hrs

Certified nursing aide (CNA)

2.57 hrs

Physical therapy

0.13 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating declined from 4 to 3 stars over 18 data points.

Facility profile

Type

Skilled Nursing Facility · Nursing home

Capacity

98 certified beds · ~91 avg residents/day (93% occupancy)

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

Payment accepted

Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Palomar Heights Post Acute is a for-profit, 98-bed skilled nursing facility located in Escondido, California. The center holds a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), with specific ratings of 5 stars for quality measures, 3 stars for staffing, and 2 stars for health inspections. It is operated as a limited liability company and provides long-term care and post-acute services to the local community.

Location

1260 E Ohio Ave, Escondido, 92027, Escondido, CA

Recent reviews

• brett longacre ★☆☆☆☆ November 1, 2025

  I would not wish this place on my worst enemy. Grandmother was sent there for rehab, and aside from the 15 minutes of PT and 15 minutes of OT she was either kept in a chair or bed the entire time. Three people to a room, it smelled and honestly management could not get their act together. Worst part was, two hours after arriving they lost her hearing aid, and magically two and a half weeks later it showed up. They said it was found in her dresser drawer which had extensively been searched prior to this by myself and two others. DO NOT PUT YOUR LOVED ONES THERE.

• isabelc022018 ★☆☆☆☆ October 18, 2025

  The only reason why they are getting one star it’s because it’s not allowing me to put 1/2 or even 1/4 of a star which is what this place deserves for the way they treat our loved ones. All the staff in this facility (Nurses and administrators) don’t care about how our family feels ever. They never pay attention to our loved ones. My family had to take our family members out of this hell hole because he was ignored for hours while he was in excruciating pain. He was ignored for hours by incompetent, insensitive, heartless staff. I will never recommend this place to anyone unless you want your family to suffer.

• Kian Schank ★★★★★ August 16, 2025

  Palomar Heights Post-Acute took such great care of my family member. The staff were kind, attentive, and always made us feel comfortable and supported. The building is clean and welcoming, and the therapy team really helped with recovery in a way that felt personal and encouraging. You can tell the people here genuinely care about what they do. I’d absolutely recommend Palomar Heights to anyone looking for quality post-acute care. The administrator Skyler was really really really really really really nice!

• Phillip Wright ★★★★★ August 16, 2025

  Admin was a really really really really really nice guy 👍

• Nadine Kling ★★★★★ July 12, 2025

  All employees are very helpful and positive.I wanted to coms add more info to my review. All the staff nurses, CNAS and OT/PT were all very helpful and caring. Samantha helped when I got my clothes she put my initials and room# on them. She was always pleasant and we had good times especially when she would sometimes get help from Elizabeth. I liked putting my 2 cents in when they were talking. I was there 4 months so you get attached to some people I miss so many. Marytess, Catalina, Alina, Kelly, Marsha, Desiree the med nurses. CNAS, Jessy, Gabriel, Jesica, Raquel, Kalany, Arlet, Bryan, Isabelle. Last but not least my Physical therapy family. Marcello, Melanie, Doug, Clarissa, Ruben, Amanda .I almost forgot Rudy. That's what happens when you get old and also have brain surgery to correct your brain bleed cuz you fell out of bed broke your femur and hit your head.

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Palomar Heights Post Acute?

Palomar Heights Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

How did Palomar Heights Post Acute score on health inspections?

Palomar Heights Post Acute received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.

What is the staffing rating for Palomar Heights Post Acute?

Palomar Heights Post Acute has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.

How many beds does Palomar Heights Post Acute have?

Palomar Heights Post Acute has 98 certified beds.

Does Palomar Heights Post Acute accept Medicare or Medicaid?

Yes, Palomar Heights Post Acute accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Where is Palomar Heights Post Acute located?

Palomar Heights Post Acute is located at 1260 E Ohio Ave, Escondido, 92027, Escondido, California.

How can I contact Palomar Heights Post Acute?

You can reach Palomar Heights Post Acute by phone at +1 760-746-1100.

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