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Health Inspection

Aviara Healthcare Center

September 18, 2025 · Encinitas, CA · 944 Regal Road
Citations 15
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 120
Provider ID 555323
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Inspection Summary

AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ENCINITAS, CA — inspection on September 18, 2025.

Found 15 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0552
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ENCINITAS, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0552 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-06.

Federal health inspectors cited AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ENCINITAS, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0578 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-06.

Federal health inspectors cited AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ENCINITAS, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0583 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-06.

Federal health inspectors cited AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ENCINITAS, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0605 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-06.

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Federal health inspectors cited AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ENCINITAS, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0685 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-06.

Federal health inspectors cited AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ENCINITAS, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-06.

Federal health inspectors cited AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ENCINITAS, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0694 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-06.

Federal health inspectors cited AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ENCINITAS, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-06.

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Federal health inspectors cited AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ENCINITAS, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0756 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-06.

Federal health inspectors cited AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ENCINITAS, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0759 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-06.

Federal health inspectors cited AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ENCINITAS, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-06.

Federal health inspectors cited AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ENCINITAS, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0865 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-06.

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Federal health inspectors cited AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ENCINITAS, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-06.

Federal health inspectors cited AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ENCINITAS, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0883 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-06.

Federal health inspectors cited AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ENCINITAS, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0887 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-18.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 15 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-06.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in ENCINITAS, CA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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