Pacifica Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Pacifica, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056205) · 68 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (650) 993-5576 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pacifica Nursing And Rehabilitation Center holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the California state average of 3.16 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Pacifica Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports 5.25 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.10 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 28.7% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
Pacifica Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, no payment denials, no CMS abuse icon displayed, and is not part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Pacifica Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Pacifica, San Mateo County, California. The facility has 68 certified beds and an average daily census of 62.5 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since May 13, 1970.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for staffing, and 5 stars for quality measures.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 5.25 hours per resident per day, including 1.10 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
This facility is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationwide with a chain average CMS rating of 3.2 stars — meaning this location's 5-star rating is notably higher than its chain's average. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator currently in place. Data is sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above 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 5.25 hours per resident per day, with 1.10 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover of 28.7%; its CMS staffing rating is 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 68 certified beds with an average daily census of 62.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC that is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 13, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5 stars in each category.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6509935576 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 6509935576 to arrange a visit and confirm current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056205?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.