Poway Healthcare Center
Poway, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555136) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (858) 485-5153 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Poway Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Poway Healthcare Center reports 3.97 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.5%.
Poway Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, a total fine amount of $0, and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Poway Healthcare Center is a 99-bed skilled nursing facility in Poway, San Diego County, California, with an average daily census of 96.1 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 1981. It is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars; this facility's ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Poway Healthcare Center 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. Total nurse staffing hours average 3.97 per resident per day, with registered nurse hours at 0.61 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero federal fines on record, no total fine dollar amount, and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for facilities CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Families considering this facility for a parent should note the gap between its strong health inspection and quality measure ratings and its lower staffing rating, along with the elevated turnover figure, when reviewing the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects CMS Care Compare's published figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Poway Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.97 hours per resident per day, with 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 2; nursing turnover is 42.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines, a total fine amount of $0, and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 99 beds and has an average daily census of 96.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on August 14, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — which for this facility are 4, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8584855153 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 8584855153 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555136?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.