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Health Inspection

Palomar Vista Healthcare Center

Inspection Date: September 12, 2025
Total Violations 21
Facility ID 055067
Location ESCONDIDO, CA
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0552

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ESCONDIDO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0552 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

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 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-07.

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F-Tag F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ESCONDIDO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0558 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-07.

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F-Tag F0561

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ESCONDIDO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0561 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

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 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-07.

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F-Tag F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ESCONDIDO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0578 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

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 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 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-07.

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F-Tag F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ESCONDIDO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0584 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

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 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-07.

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F-Tag F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ESCONDIDO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0605 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

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 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 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-07.

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F-Tag F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ESCONDIDO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0641 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-07.

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F-Tag F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ESCONDIDO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0644 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as 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 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-07.

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F-Tag F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ESCONDIDO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0645 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

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 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-07.

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F-Tag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ESCONDIDO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-07.

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F-Tag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ESCONDIDO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0658 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-07.

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F-Tag F0679

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ESCONDIDO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0679 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-07.

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F-Tag F0693

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ESCONDIDO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0693 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

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 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-07.

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F-Tag F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ESCONDIDO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0700 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

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 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-07.

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F-Tag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ESCONDIDO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

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 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-07.

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F-Tag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ESCONDIDO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

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 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-07.

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F-Tag F0803

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ESCONDIDO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0803 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

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 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-07.

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F-Tag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ESCONDIDO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-07.

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F-Tag F0814

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ESCONDIDO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0814 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

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 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-07.

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F-Tag F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ESCONDIDO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0842 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-07.

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F-Tag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ESCONDIDO, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-12.

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 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 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-07.

πŸ“‹ Inspection Summary

PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER in ESCONDIDO, CA inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

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

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 ESCONDIDO, 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 PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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