Boulder Creek Post Acute
Poway, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555206) · 149 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (858) 487-6242 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Boulder Creek Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the California state average of about 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Boulder Creek Post Acute reports 3.83 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.4%.
Boulder Creek Post Acute has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Boulder Creek Post Acute is a 149-bed nursing home in Poway, California (San Diego County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1985. It typically houses an average of 142.1 residents and operates as a for-profit limited liability company. The facility is part of the Madison Creek Partners chain, which includes 13 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Boulder Creek Post Acute holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, staffing 4 stars, and quality measures 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.83 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.4%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities identified as persistently underperforming and placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail on Medicare Care Compare directly. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare vintage available at time of publication.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Boulder Creek Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4; nursing turnover is 26.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 149 beds and typically has an average of 142.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit LLC and is part of the Madison Creek Partners chain, which has 13 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 26, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (4 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and an overall composite rating (4 stars), each reflecting a different aspect of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8584876242 or check Medicare Care Compare to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour logistics; contact the facility directly at 8584876242 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555206?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.