900 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 · San Diego County
Encinitas Post Acute is a 99-bed skilled nursing facility that specializes in short-term rehabilitation and 24-hour specialized skilled nursing care.
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Reported average: 98.5 residents per day across 99 certified beds (99% occupancy).
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A summary of reported federal nursing-home measures. Review the dates and original records below.
Encinitas Post-Acute is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Encinitas, CA, with 99 certified beds and an average of about 99 residents per day. It operates as part of the Links Healthcare Group network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.90 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.28 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 44.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 9 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,230–$16,870/mo (modeled range) 2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local San Diego prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. | Local market estimate |
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The most recent findings from federal health inspections (37 citations on record — showing the latest 8). The count is not a count of unique incidents.
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Ensure 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, compar…
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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Prepare questions for your tourEncinitas Post-Acute has no current published quote for skilled nursing in Haven records. The local market planning estimate is $11,230–$16,870 per month (modeled range). 2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local San Diego prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. This is not a community quote. Ask for a current, itemized price.
Medicare (CMS) rates Encinitas Post-Acute 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.90 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 44.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Encinitas Post-Acute has 37 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-01). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Reported average: 98.5 residents per day across 99 certified beds (99% occupancy). These historical figures do not establish current availability. Contact the community to confirm openings, room types and admission requirements.
Encinitas Post-Acute in Encinitas, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 99 beds.
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