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The Dorothy & Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center

211 Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 · San Diego County

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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 outlookModerate availability

Typically 80% full — openings are usually available.

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 Encinitas's top-rated skilled nursing communities

The Dorothy & Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Encinitas, CA, with 58 certified beds and an average of about 47 residents per day.

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

Staff provide about 5.76 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.75 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 27.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 16 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • 5-star overall CMS rating
  • Strong health-inspection rating
  • Above-average nurse staffing (5.76 hrs/resident/day)
  • Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system

Things to ask about

  • 16 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Encinitas for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
58
Avg. residents/day
47
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Independent
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
555424

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 careMonthly costSource
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
5.76
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.75
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
27.3%
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)
16
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-07-24
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (30 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-09-03Severity 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.

2025-07-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

2025-07-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

2025-07-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

2025-07-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

2025-07-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2025-07-24Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

2025-07-24Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

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
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Memory care
  • Chef-prepared meals
  • Fitness center
  • Daily activities & events
  • Library
  • 24/7 staff

Location

211 Saxony Road, Encinitas, 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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Common questions about The Dorothy & Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center

How much does The Dorothy & Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center cost?

The Dorothy & Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Encinitas, 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 The Dorothy & Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?

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

How is the staffing at The Dorothy & Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center?

Staff provide about 5.76 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 27.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at The Dorothy & Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center?

The Dorothy & Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center has 30 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-07-24). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does The Dorothy & Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center have availability?

Typically 80% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does The Dorothy & Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center offer?

The Dorothy & Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center in Encinitas, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 58 beds.

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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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