Escondido Post Acute
Escondido, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056040) · 180 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (760) 747-0430 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Escondido Post Acute holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars, with 4 stars for health inspections and 3 stars for staffing.
Escondido Post Acute reports 3.78 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 37.9% and a 3-star staffing rating from CMS.
Escondido Post Acute has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and zero payment denials; CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Escondido Post Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Escondido, San Diego County, California. The facility is certified for 180 beds and has an average daily census of 173.3 residents. It has been certified since December 1971 and operates as a for-profit corporation. It is part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Escondido Post Acute holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing. Total nurse staffing time is reported at 3.78 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at 0.21 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with $0.00 in total fines and zero payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the CMS data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to available data, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families should review the full inspection history and quality measure details directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information, as this profile is based on the CMS Care Compare data vintage provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Escondido Post Acute has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.78 hours per resident per day, including 0.21 RN hours, with a 37.9% nursing turnover rate and a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Escondido Post Acute is certified for 180 beds with an average daily census of 173.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Pacs Group chain, which has 274 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 31, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at (760) 747-0430 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at (760) 747-0430 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056040?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.