Golden Hill Post Acute
San Diego, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056182) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (619) 232-2946 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Golden Hill Post Acute holds a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Golden Hill Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of 4.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in this data.
Golden Hill Post Acute has no federal fines on record according to CMS, totaling $0.00, but it does have 1 payment denial on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently designated a CMS Special Focus Facility.
About this facility
Golden Hill Post Acute is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in San Diego, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been federally certified since August 1972 and maintains 99 certified beds, with an average daily census of about 89.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Golden Hill Post Acute holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the state average for California (state average 3.16). Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 4.24 per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in this data set.
On penalties: CMS records show 0 federal fines on record, totaling $0.00. However, the facility does have 1 payment denial on record with CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Golden Hill Post Acute is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Golden Hill Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day; CMS staffing rating is 3 stars. Turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS shows 0 fines totaling $0.00, but there is 1 payment denial on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not have an abuse icon flagged, and it is not currently on CMS's Special Focus Facility list.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 99 certified beds with an average daily census of about 89.6 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 Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since August 22, 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), staffing (3 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and an overall combined rating (3 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6192322946 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6192322946 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for Golden Hill Post Acost at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056182?state=CA.
Did this facility recently change ownership?
No, CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so ratings reflect the current operator.
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.