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The Shores Post-Acute
2828 Meadowlark Drive, San Diego, CA 92123
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 305 beds, The Shores Post-Acute serves San Diego in San Diego County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1994.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the California median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 61 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (20, 15, 26 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 20.0 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 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 26.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | San Diego Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 61 | 35 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 20.0 | 34.2 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 26.4% | 37.5% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (83 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: 5 Dec 2024, 11 Jan 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×41 E ×9 F ×7 B ×3
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 May 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Mar 2026 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Dec 2025 |
| 23 Jun 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 20 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | E | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | J | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | F | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0801 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0803 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
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 26.4%, RNs 19.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.9% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.8% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.7% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.2% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
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, corporation. Legal business name: Bridgewater Bay Holdings Llc. Chain: Links Healthcare Group (32 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Shores Investor, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 48% | 12/21/2022 |
| Esi Gi Shores Investor LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 75% | 12/21/2022 |
| Esi Shores Investor LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 25% | 12/21/2022 |
| Forbright Bank | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/21/2022 |
| Links Healthcare Group LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/21/2022 |
| Links Support Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/21/2022 |
| Eide Bailly LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/21/2022 |
| Links Healthcare Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/16/2025 |
| Links Support Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/16/2025 |
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 Diego County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Hills Nursing Center | La Mesa | 100 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 37.0 | $13K | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Arroyo Vista Nursing Center | San Diego | 53 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 49.1 | — | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute | San Diego | 45 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 50 | 111.1 | $87K | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Bradley Court | El Cajon | 56 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 33.9 | — | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Carlsbad By the Sea | Carlsbad | 33 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 24.2 | — | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Escondido Post Acute | Escondido | 180 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 42 | 23.3 | — | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Friendship Manor Nursing & Rehab Center | National City | 104 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 29 | 27.9 | $297K | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Glenbrook | Carlsbad | 94 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 25.5 | $9K | 19 Sep 2025 |
All 83 facilities in San Diego County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Shores Post-Acute been cited for?
61 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has The Shores Post-Acute been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Shores Post-Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Shores Post-Acute?
It is part of the Links Healthcare Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Eagle Shores Investor, LLC, Esi Gi Shores Investor LLC and Esi Shores Investor LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Shores Post-Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Dec 2024.
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.