Map showing the location of THE VILLAS AT POWAY in POWAY, California
15615 POMERADO RD, POWAY, CA, 92064

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
5/5Much above averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • CaliforniaAbove 76% of peers1,154 rated homes · average 3.2★
  • San Diego CountyAbove 60% of peers81 rated homes · average 3.9★
  • United StatesAbove 80% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point3★+0.2 vs CA avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star5★+1.9 vs CA avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star5★+0.9 vs CA avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles3★Above only 44% of peersCA avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover5★Above 89% of peersCA avg3.1★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments5★Above 57% of peersCA avg4.1★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff7.07hrsTop 4%CA avg4.51Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only2.22hrsTop 3%CA avg0.65Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better15%Top 2%CA avg38%RN turnover15%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$57,124Above only 15% of peersCA avg$26,970Fines · denials10 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
40citations
7inspection dates
1actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
May 22, 2025most recent

Citations by monthJan 2020 – May 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

May 22, 202511 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. F841Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025
  2. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Jun 13, 2025
  3. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025
  4. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025
  5. F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025
  6. F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025
  7. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jun 13, 2025
  8. F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025
  9. F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025
  10. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025
  11. F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025
Oct 21, 20243 citationsCycle 2worst G · actual harm$16,790
  1. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2024
  2. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationG · isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2024
  3. F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2024
Feb 6, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2024
Dec 28, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm$14,113
  1. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Jan 16, 2024
Sep 18, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm$4,194
  1. Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Sep 30, 2023
Mar 23, 202317 citationsCycle 2worst F · no actual harm
  1. F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedResident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected May 15, 2023
  2. Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected May 15, 2023
  3. Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected May 15, 2023
  4. F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected May 15, 2023
  5. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected May 15, 2023
  6. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected May 15, 2023
  7. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 15, 2023
  8. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 15, 2023
  9. F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected May 15, 2023
  10. F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected May 15, 2023
  11. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected May 15, 2023
  12. F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected May 15, 2023
  13. F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.AdministrationE · patternCorrected May 15, 2023
  14. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected May 15, 2023
  15. F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected May 15, 2023
  16. F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EnvironmentalF · widespreadCorrected May 15, 2023
  17. F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EnvironmentalF · widespreadCorrected May 15, 2023
Jan 30, 20206 citationsCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Feb 24, 2020
  2. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 24, 2020
  3. F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Feb 24, 2020
  4. F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Feb 24, 2020
  5. F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Feb 24, 2020
  6. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Feb 24, 2020

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined7.07hrsTop 4%+2.56 vs CA avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only2.22hrsTop 3%+1.57 vs CA avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours1.40hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours3.45hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays6.37hrs
  • California average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better15%Top 2%CA avg 38%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only15%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy129 certified beds · ~84 residents a day65%Above only 6% of peersCA avg 88%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $57,124In fines
  • 10Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $26,970CA avg in fines
Above only 15% of peersFewer fines than 15% of rated homes in California

Actions on record

  1. Oct 21, 2024Civil money penalty$16,790
  2. Dec 26, 2023Civil money penalty$14,113
  3. Nov 13, 2023Civil money penalty$4,196
  4. Nov 6, 2023Civil money penalty$3,846
  5. Oct 30, 2023Civil money penalty$3,496
  6. Oct 23, 2023Civil money penalty$3,147
  7. Oct 17, 2023Civil money penalty$2,797
  8. Oct 10, 2023Civil money penalty$2,447
  9. Oct 2, 2023Civil money penalty$2,098
  10. Sep 11, 2023Civil money penalty$4,194

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
Government - Hospital district
Chain
Independent
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Operational or managerial control
  • Palomar Health
Corporate directors
  • Stephanie Baker
  • Diane Hansen
  • Hubert King
  • Jami Piearson
  • Helen Waishkey
Corporate officers
  • Stephanie Baker
  • Diane Hansen
  • Hubert King
  • Helen Waishkey
Managing employees
  • Stephanie Baker
  • Diane Hansen
  • Hubert King
  • Jami Piearson
  • Helen Waishkey

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 555301 · 15615 POMERADO RD, POWAY, CA, 92064.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in California and San Diego County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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