Village Square Healthcare CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1586 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078
- CCN
- 555754
- Ownership type
- For-profit, partnership
- Certified beds
- 118
- Chain
- Mariner Health Care
- Residents per day
- 113
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Village Square Healthcare Center an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 15 May 2025. The latest survey cycle has 5 health citations. The median for nursing homes in California is 14. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
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 | 4 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 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) | 15 May 2025 | 5 | 14 |
| Cycle 2 | 29 Jul 2022 | 18 | 14 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 19 | 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 | G0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 15 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 | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 15 May 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 15 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 | 6 Jun 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 18 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | 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 | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Feb 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Feb 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Sep 2024 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 29 Jul 2022 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jul 2022 | 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 | 31 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jul 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jul 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jul 2022 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jul 2022 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jul 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jul 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2022 |
| 29 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 | 31 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jul 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2022 |
| 29 Jul 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2022 |
Survey cycle 3: 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0563 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2023 |
| 14 Feb 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2019 |
| 14 Feb 2019 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2019 |
| 14 Feb 2019 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2019 |
| 14 Feb 2019 | 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 | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2019 |
| 14 Feb 2019 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2019 |
| 14 Feb 2019 | 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 | 25 Apr 2019 |
| 14 Feb 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. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2019 |
| 14 Feb 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2019 |
| 14 Feb 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2019 |
| 14 Feb 2019 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2019 |
| 14 Feb 2019 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2019 |
| 14 Feb 2019 | 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 | 25 Apr 2019 |
| 14 Feb 2019 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2019 |
| 14 Feb 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2019 |
| 14 Feb 2019 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2019 |
| 14 Feb 2019 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2019 |
| 14 Feb 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 25 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.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
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 | 4.10 | 4.20 | 4.52 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.67 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.98 | 1.20 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.74 | 2.65 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.88 | 3.80 | 4.09 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 37.6%
- Nurse staff turnover, California median
- 36.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 63.6%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
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 | 13.1% | 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 | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.9% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.0% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.0% | 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, partnership
- Legal business name
- San Marcos Operating Company LP
- Chain
- Mariner Health Care (17 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| GC Holding Company 2 LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 99% | 29 Oct 2015 |
| Grancare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 29 Oct 2015 | |
| Mariner Health Care, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 29 Oct 2015 | |
| MHC Holding Company | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 29 Oct 2015 | |
| MHC West Holding Company | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 29 Oct 2015 | |
| National Senior Care, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 29 Oct 2015 | |
| San Marcos Holding Company GP LLC | General partnership interest | 29 Oct 2015 | |
| GC Holding Company 2 LLC | Limited partnership interest | 29 Oct 2015 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenbrook | Carlsbad | 5 of 5 | 4 | $9,311 | 19 Sep 2025 | |
| Vista View Post Acute | Vista | 4 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 1 May 2025 | |
| Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility | Vista | 5 of 5 | 13 | $0 | 26 Sep 2025 | |
| Valley Vista Post Acute | Escondido | 4 of 5 | 18 | $0 | 11 Sep 2025 | |
| La Paloma Healthcare Center | Oceanside | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 17 Apr 2025 | |
| Pacific Villas Post Acute | Oceanside | Not rated | 0 | $0 | 28 Mar 2025 | |
| Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community | Escondido | 5 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 13 Feb 2026 | |
| Santa Fe Post-Acute | Vista | 2 of 5 | 12 | $64,269 | 2 May 2025 | |
| Escondido Post Acute | Escondido | 5 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 8 May 2025 | |
| Redwood Terrace Health Center | Escondido | 5 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 14 Aug 2025 | |
| Ocean View Post Acute | Escondido | 4 of 5 | 15 | $0 | 5 Jun 2025 | |
| Bayshire Carlsbad | Carlsbad | 4 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 6 Feb 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 Village Square Healthcare Center (CCN 555754). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/village-square-healthcare-center-san-marcos-ca-555754/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Village Square Healthcare Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 19 Mar 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 29 Jul 2022.
- Who operates Village Square Healthcare Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, partnership. CMS lists the home in the chain Mariner Health Care. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Village Square 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.