Villa Las Palmas Healthcare CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 622 South Anza Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
- CCN
- 055806
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 151
- Chain
- PACS Group
- Residents per day
- 143
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 8 May 2025. The latest survey cycle has 5 health citations. The median for nursing homes in California is 14. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $33,732 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in California (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | San Diego County median | California median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 83 homes in the county, 1,165 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | California median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 8 May 2025 | 5 | 14 |
| Cycle 2 | 28 Jul 2022 | 23 | 14 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 18 | 15 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 5 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jan 2026 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 23 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Aug 2025 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 1 Jun 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jun 2025 |
| 5 May 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 | 1 Jun 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0850 | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2025 |
| 28 Jul 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 28 Jul 2022 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 28 Jul 2022 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 28 Jul 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 28 Jul 2022 | 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 | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 28 Jul 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 28 Jul 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 28 Jul 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 28 Jul 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 28 Jul 2022 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 28 Jul 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 28 Jul 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 28 Jul 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 28 Jul 2022 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 28 Jul 2022 | 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 | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 28 Jul 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. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 28 Jul 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
Survey cycle 3: 18 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 26 Dec 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jan 2024 |
| 26 Dec 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 | 26 Jan 2024 |
| 26 Dec 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jan 2024 |
| 26 Dec 2023 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 26 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Mar 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2019 |
| 22 Mar 2019 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2019 |
| 22 Mar 2019 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2019 |
| 22 Mar 2019 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2019 |
| 22 Mar 2019 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2019 |
| 22 Mar 2019 | 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 | 21 Apr 2019 |
| 22 Mar 2019 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2019 |
| 22 Mar 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2019 |
| 22 Mar 2019 | 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 | 21 Apr 2019 |
| 22 Mar 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2019 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2025 | Fine | $25,714 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | Payment denial | 1 | |
| 4 Mar 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | California median | California average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.73 | 4.20 | 4.52 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.67 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.01 | 1.20 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.24 | 2.65 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.56 | 3.80 | 4.09 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 33.1%
- Nurse staff turnover, California median
- 36.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 27.3%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 3.1% | 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 | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 1.6% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.4% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.5% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Jeffrey Pine Holdings LLC
- Chain
- PACS Group (274 homes in the CMS chain file)
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in San Diego County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Post Acute Care | El Cajon | 5 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 29 Jan 2026 | |
| Magnolia Post Acute Care | El Cajon | 3 of 5 | 13 | $117,475 | 29 Aug 2025 | |
| Stillwater Post-Acute | El Cajon | 2 of 5 | 21 | $0 | 18 Apr 2025 | |
| Somerset Post Acute Care | El Cajon | 3 of 5 | 16 | $26,728 | 13 Mar 2025 | |
| San Diego Post-Acute Center | El Cajon | 1 of 5 | 37 | $46,495 | 27 Feb 2025 | |
| Parkside Health and Wellness Center | El Cajon | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 30 May 2025 | |
| Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center | El Cajon | 3 of 5 | 24 | $9,110 | 12 Dec 2024 | |
| Granite Hills Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LLC | El Cajon | 2 of 5 | 15 | $14,015 | 30 Jan 2025 | |
| Bradley Court | El Cajon | 5 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 13 Mar 2025 | |
| Country Hills Post Acute | El Cajon | 1 of 5 | 31 | $122,210 | 14 Mar 2025 | |
| The Royal Home | El Cajon | 4 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 3 Dec 2025 | |
| Grossmont Post Acute Care | La Mesa | 4 of 5 | 9 | $11,466 | 20 Jun 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center (CCN 055806). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/villa-las-palmas-healthcare-center-el-cajon-ca-055806/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 14 Apr 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 28 Jul 2022.
- Who operates Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain PACS Group. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 5 homes in California as Special Focus Facilities and 31 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.