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Pacifica Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
385 Esplanade Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 68 beds, Pacifica Nursing and Rehabilitation Center serves Pacifica in San Mateo County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1970.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 6 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 3, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 8.8 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.2 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 28.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | San Mateo Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 6 | 43 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 8.8 | 32.8 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.2 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28.7% | 34.1% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (14 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 22 May 2026, 22 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: D ×3 E ×2 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Jun 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 4 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 28.7%, RNs 18.8%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Mussel Rock Healthcare Inc. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in San Mateo County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Healthcare Center | Belmont | 74 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 28.4 | — | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital | San Mateo | 96 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 22.9 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Devonshire Oaks Nursing Center | Redwood City | 38 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 73.7 | — | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Golden Heights Healthcare | Daly City | 102 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 46 | 45.1 | — | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Linda Mar Care Center | Pacifica | 59 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 28.8 | — | 27 Jan 2025 |
| The Sequoias | Portola Valley | 43 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 46.5 | $13K | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Atherton Park Post-Acute | Menlo Park | 160 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 49 | 30.6 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Peninsula Post-Acute | Burlingame | 62 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 43 | 69.4 | — | 3 Jun 2026 |
All 14 facilities in San Mateo County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pacifica Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
6 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Pacifica Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pacifica Nursing and Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.2 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pacifica Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pacifica Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 Nov 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 22 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.