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The Villas At Poway
15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064
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 129 beds, The Villas At Poway serves Poway in San Diego County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1988.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 40 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 20, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 31.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 10 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $57K.
Reported nurse staffing is 6.9 hours per resident per day (2.3 RN), above the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 11.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | San Diego Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 40 | 35 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 31.0 | 34.2 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 6.9 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 11.8% | 37.5% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $57,124 | $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: 22 May 2025, 23 Mar 2023.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×27 E ×7 F ×5
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 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0726 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | 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 | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 21 Oct 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 21 Oct 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 21 Oct 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 28 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Sep 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 | 30 Sep 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | 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 | 15 May 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2023 |
| 30 Jan 2020 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2020 |
| 30 Jan 2020 | 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 | 24 Feb 2020 |
| 30 Jan 2020 | 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 | 24 Feb 2020 |
| 30 Jan 2020 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2020 |
| 30 Jan 2020 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2020 |
| 30 Jan 2020 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2024 | Fine | $16,790 | |
| 26 Dec 2023 | Fine | $14,113 | |
| 13 Nov 2023 | Fine | $4,196 | |
| 6 Nov 2023 | Fine | $3,846 | |
| 30 Oct 2023 | Fine | $3,496 | |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Fine | $3,147 | |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Fine | $2,797 | |
| 10 Oct 2023 | Fine | $2,447 | |
| 2 Oct 2023 | Fine | $2,098 | |
| 11 Sep 2023 | Fine | $4,194 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 11.8%, RNs 11.4%; 0 administrators 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 | 4.5% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.9% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.1% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.1% | 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: government, hospital district. Legal business name: Palomar Health.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palomar Health | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/24/1966 |
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 Villas At Poway been cited for?
40 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 Villas At Poway been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $57K in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Villas At Poway compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 6.9 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Villas At Poway?
Ownership type is government, hospital district. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Palomar Health. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Villas At Poway last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 22 May 2025.
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.