Encinitas Post-Acute
Encinitas, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055761) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (760) 753-6423 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Encinitas Post-Acute has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Encinitas Post-Acute reports 3.90 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.28 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.4% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Encinitas Post-Acute has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials; CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Encinitas Post-Acute is a 99-bed skilled nursing facility in Encinitas, San Diego County, California, with an average of 98.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 1974.
According to CMS Care Compare, Encinitas Post-Acute holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection, 4 stars; quality measures, 4 stars; and staffing, 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS total 3.90 nurse hours per resident per day, of which 0.28 hours are RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines (total $0.00) and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the supplied data.
Encinitas Post-Acute is part of the Links Healthcare Group chain, which operates 32 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars across the chain. CMS data indicates a change of ownership within the last 12 months; families should note that some published ratings may reflect performance under the prior operator rather than the current one.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Encinitas Post-Acute has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.90 hours per resident per day, with 0.28 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 44.4%; the CMS staffing rating is 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 99 certified beds and an average of 98.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Links Healthcare Group chain, which operates 32 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars; ownership changed within the last 12 months, so some ratings may reflect the prior operator.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate star ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7607536423 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7607536423 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055761?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.