La Paloma Healthcare Center
Oceanside, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055335) · 93 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (760) 724-2193 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
La Paloma Healthcare Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 5 stars, while its staffing rating is 3 stars.
La Paloma Healthcare Center reports 3.95 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
La Paloma Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. The facility does not display CMS's abuse icon and is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
La Paloma Healthcare Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Oceanside, San Diego County, California, first approved in 1967. The facility is certified for 93 beds and reports an average of 84.4 residents. It is operated under a for-profit limited liability company structure and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars — notably below this facility's own rating.
According to CMS Care Compare, La Paloma holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars. The staffing rating is lower, at 3 stars. Reported nurse staffing levels are 3.95 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.2%.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes with a history of persistent quality problems subject to increased inspections.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; families should confirm current details directly with the facility and review the latest inspection record on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
La Paloma Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with 40.2% nursing staff turnover; the CMS staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) 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 listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 93 beds with an average of 84.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; La Paloma scores 5, 5, 3, and 5 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7607242193 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7607242193 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055335?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.