The Shores Post-Acute
San Diego, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555585) · 305 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (858) 277-6460 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Shores Post-Acute has a CMS overall star rating of 3, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
The Shores Post-Acute reports total nurse staffing of 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.4%.
The Shores Post-Acute has no federal fines on record and no payment denials on record, according to CMS data. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
The Shores Post-Acute is a nursing home in San Diego, California, certified for 305 beds with an average of 298.5 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, with certification dating back to January 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Shores Post-Acute holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, staffing rating of 4, and quality measure (QM) rating of 4.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials on record.
The Shores Post-Acute is part of Links Healthcare Group, a chain of 32 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 across the chain, which is lower than this facility's individual overall rating of 3.
This facility has not changed ownership in the last 12 months, per CMS data.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the facility's full and current inspection, staffing, and penalty history directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Shores Post-Acute has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.58 hours per resident per day, with 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 26.4%. The CMS staffing star rating is 4.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials on record.
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?
The Shores Post-Acute is certified for 305 beds and has an average of 298.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit corporation and is part of Links Healthcare Group, a chain of 32 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 31, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 4, and 4 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 (858) 277-6460 and verify details 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 (858) 277-6460 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555585?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.