The Shores Post-Acute
2828 Meadowlark Drive, San Diego, CA 92123 · (858) 277-6460
For profit - Corporation · 305 certified beds
The Shores Post-Acute has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2024, found 14 citations (the California average is 15.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 5, 2024 found 14 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.December 5, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 5, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 5, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.December 5, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.December 5, 2024 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionDecember 5, 2024 · F0637 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.December 5, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.December 5, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 5, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.December 5, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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, compartments for controlled drugs.December 5, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.December 5, 2024 · F0806 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.December 5, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.December 5, 2024 · F0912 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 12 citations.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.July 15, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 15, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.May 22, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 2, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 5, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.March 4, 2026 · F0567 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedNovember 17, 2025 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 17, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.June 23, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.January 31, 2025 · F0660 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 20, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.March 21, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.58 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.31 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.71 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.56 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 26.4% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 305 |
| Average residents per day | 298.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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