La Paloma Healthcare Center
3232 Thunder Drive · Oceanside, CA · 92056 · 7607242193
93 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.87 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
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 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 9, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 16, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2021
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected August 16, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2021
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 16, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2021
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 16, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2021
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected August 16, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 9, 2021
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 16, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 9, 2021
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected August 16, 2021 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2021
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 16, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2021
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected August 16, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2021
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 16, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2021
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected August 16, 2021 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 16, 2021 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 6, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2019
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected June 6, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2019
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 6, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 6, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 26, 2019
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 June 6, 2019 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2019
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 6, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 26, 2019
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 June 6, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055335 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.