Nursing home · Escondido, CA
Palomar Vista Healthcare Center
201 N Fig Street, Escondido, CA 92025 · (760) 746-0303
Palomar Vista Healthcare Center is a 74-bed for-profit nursing home in Escondido, California (San Diego County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1967. On average it cares for 68 residents a day (about 92% of its certified beds). It is part of The Ensign Group, a group of 347 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars; the average in California is 3.2.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | California avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 4.57 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.61 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.98 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | – | 37% | 45% |
| RN turnover | – | – | – |
| Administrators who left | – | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | September 12, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 22 above the state average of 16 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 1 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Corporation. Legal business name: West Escondido Healthcare LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Palomar Vista Healthcare Center?
CMS rates Palomar Vista Healthcare Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Palomar Vista Healthcare Center have?
74 certified beds, with an average of 68 residents a day.
Does Palomar Vista Healthcare Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Palomar Vista Healthcare Center?
(760) 746-0303. Address: 201 N Fig Street, Escondido, CA 92025.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).