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Composite Quality Score

Comprehensive rating based on CMS data, staffing, quality measures, and compliance

A-
Grade
65
Score
CMS Ratings
20.2/22
Staffing Quality
10.4/20
Quality Measures
0.0/22
Compliance
18.0/18
Safety
13.0/13
Availability
6.0/10

Current Availability Estimate

Occupancy Rate90.8%
93
Total Beds
84
Occupied
9
Available

Basic Information

Address:

3232 THUNDER DRIVE

OCEANSIDE, CA 92056

Number of Beds:

93

Estimated Occupancy:

91% (~9 available)

Chain:

PACS GROUP

Quality Ratings

Overall Rating:5/5 Stars
Health Inspection:5/5 Stars
Staffing Rating:3/5 Stars
Quality Measures:5/5 Stars

Safety Information

Abuse Issues:No Issues Reported
Special Focus:Not Under Special Focus

Additional Information

CMS Certification Number:

055335

Provider Type:

Medicare and Medicaid

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Staffing Metrics

Higher staffing hours generally indicate better care quality. Lower turnover indicates more experienced, stable staff.

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours

Per resident per day

Below Average

This Facility

0.39

hours

National Avg

0.64

hours

Total Nursing Staff Hours

RN + LPN + Nurse Aides per resident per day

Average

This Facility

3.95

hours

National Avg

3.89

hours

Breakdown:

RN: 0.39hLPN: 1.19hAide: 2.37h

Staff Turnover Rate

Annual nursing staff turnover

Below Average

This Facility

40.2%

National Avg

46.6%

RN Turnover: 44.4%

Understanding Staffing Metrics

Staffing hours: Higher hours generally mean more staff attention per resident. Federal minimum is 3.5 total hours per resident per day, but quality facilities often exceed 4+ hours.

Turnover: High turnover (>50%) can indicate staffing issues and affect care continuity. Lower turnover means more experienced staff familiar with residents' needs.

Detailed Quality Measures

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Health Inspections & Deficiencies

Total Deficiencies

64

Inspections

8

High

2

Apr 17, 2025 - Health Survey

8 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected: May 16, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: May 16, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected: May 16, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected: May 16, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected: May 16, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected: May 16, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: May 16, 2025
Medium - PatternTag F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected: May 16, 2025

Aug 17, 2023 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected: Sep 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected: Sep 28, 2023From Complaint

Aug 1, 2023 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: Sep 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: Sep 28, 2023From Complaint

May 11, 2023 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: May 25, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: May 25, 2023From Complaint

Feb 24, 2023 - Health Survey

2 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0839

Administration Deficiencies

Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

Corrected: Mar 23, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0839

Administration Deficiencies

Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

Corrected: Mar 23, 2023From Complaint

Oct 13, 2022 - Health Survey

4 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected: Oct 28, 2022From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0561

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected: Oct 28, 2022From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0561

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected: Oct 28, 2022From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected: Oct 28, 2022From Complaint

Jul 9, 2021 - Health Survey

20 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected: Aug 16, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected: Aug 16, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected: Aug 16, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected: Aug 16, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: Aug 16, 2021
High - Widespread PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Aug 16, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0725

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected: Aug 16, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected: Aug 16, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected: Aug 16, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0867

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected: Aug 16, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Aug 16, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected: Aug 16, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected: Aug 16, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: Aug 16, 2021
High - Widespread PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Aug 16, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0725

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected: Aug 16, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected: Aug 16, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected: Aug 16, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0867

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected: Aug 16, 2021
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Aug 16, 2021

Apr 26, 2019 - Health Survey

24 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0726

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0760

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0801

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0802

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0803

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0813

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0685

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0685

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0813

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0803

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0802

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0801

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0760

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0726

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected: Jun 6, 2019

Understanding Deficiencies

Deficiencies are violations of federal health and safety standards identified during CMS inspections. They are categorized by scope (isolated, pattern, or widespread) and severity (potential for harm vs. actual harm).

Critical deficiencies involve actual harm to residents and should be carefully considered. Facilities typically have opportunities to correct deficiencies and implement preventive measures.

Understanding deficiencies: Not all deficiencies indicate poor care. Learn how to interpret health inspection results and identify serious warning signs. Read our guide on warning signs →

Penalties & Enforcement

No penalties or payment denials in the past 3 years

Key Highlights

High CMS Rating
5 out of 5 stars from Medicare
Low Staff Turnover
40.2% (national avg: 46.6%)
🛏
Beds Available
Approximately 9 beds potentially available
🏆
Clean Safety Record
No recent penalties or high-severity deficiencies
🏢
Part of Healthcare Chain
PACS GROUP

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the quality rating for LA PALOMA HEALTHCARE CENTER?

LA PALOMA HEALTHCARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures reported by Medicare.

How many beds does this facility have?

LA PALOMA HEALTHCARE CENTER has 93 certified beds. The facility averages 84 residents per day, with an occupancy rate of approximately 91%.

What type of ownership does this facility have?

This facility is for profit - limited liability company owned. It is part of the PACS GROUP network.

How can I contact LA PALOMA HEALTHCARE CENTER?

You can call LA PALOMA HEALTHCARE CENTER at (760)724-2193. The facility is located at 3232 THUNDER DRIVE, OCEANSIDE, CA 92056.

What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?

When selecting a nursing home, consider: CMS star ratings (overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures), nurse staffing levels, staff turnover rates, recent health inspection results, complaint history, proximity to family, and available services. We recommend visiting facilities in person, talking to current residents and staff, and checking multiple sources of information before making your decision. Use our comprehensive tour checklist when visiting facilities.

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