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Poway Healthcare Center

15632 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA 92064 · San Diego County

It’s all about you at Poway Healthcare Center. We’re more than a skilled nursing home. We offer a genuinely caring team and comprehensive services – all with the comforts of home.

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Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 97% full (96 of 99 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Poway's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Poway Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Poway, CA, with 99 certified beds and an average of about 96 residents per day. It operates as part of the Pacs Group network.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.08 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.59 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 6 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.08 hrs/resident/day)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Poway for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 99
Avg. residents/day: 96
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Pacs Group
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 555136

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$11,230–$16,870/mo (median $13,580)	Local market estimate

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. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 4.08; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.59; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 43.8%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 6
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-05-08
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (35 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-08-28Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2025-08-21Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

2025-08-07Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2025-05-08Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed …

2025-05-08Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-05-08Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

2025-04-08Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

2024-10-16Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Scheduled transportation
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Library
✓ 24/7 staff

Location

15632 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Google

3.6

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Common questions about Poway Healthcare Center

How much does Poway Healthcare Center cost?

Poway Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Poway, CA area typically runs $11,230–$16,870 per month (median $13,580, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Poway Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Poway Healthcare Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Poway Healthcare Center?

Staff provide about 4.08 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Poway Healthcare Center?

Poway Healthcare Center has 35 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-08). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Poway Healthcare Center have availability?

Typically 97% full (96 of 99 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Poway Healthcare Center offer?

Poway Healthcare Center in Poway, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 99 beds.

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