Nursing home

Boulder Creek Post Acute

12696 Monte Vista Road, Poway, CA 92064

★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures

Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.

Findings, latest cycle14
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds149

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 59 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

59 No harm, but a risk of harm

Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.

Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Feb 14, 2025Building and environmentMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (F0925)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 14, 2025Building and environmentPut firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. (F0924)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 14, 2025Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 14, 2025Resident assessment and care planningSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 14, 2025Food and nutritionDispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 14, 2025Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 14, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (F0756)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 14, 2025Quality of life and careProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 14, 2025Quality of life and careProvide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. (F0694)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 14, 2025Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 14, 2025Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 14, 2025Resident assessment and care planningCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (F0644)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 14, 2025Resident rightsNotify 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. (F0625)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 14, 2025Resident rightsProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (F0623)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Jan 13, 2025Resident rightsAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (F0554)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 27, 2025
Jul 9, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Jul 9, 2024Resident assessment and care planningCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (F0655)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Earlier inspections (42)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Dec 14, 2023Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Dec 21, 2023
May 20, 2022Building and environmentMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (F0921)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 19, 2022
May 20, 2022Building and environmentMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. (F0919)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Jun 19, 2022
May 20, 2022Building and environmentKeep all essential equipment working safely. (F0908)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 19, 2022
May 20, 2022Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jun 19, 2022
May 20, 2022Food and nutritionEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F0804)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 19, 2022
May 20, 2022Food and nutritionEnsure 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. (F0803)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 19, 2022
May 20, 2022Nursing and physician servicesPost nurse staffing information every day. (F0732)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 19, 2022
May 20, 2022Quality of life and careProvide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. (F0694)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 19, 2022
May 20, 2022Quality of life and careEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. (F0676)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 19, 2022
May 20, 2022Quality of life and careHonor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. (F0675)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 19, 2022
May 20, 2022Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 19, 2022
May 20, 2022Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 19, 2022
May 20, 2022Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 19, 2022
May 20, 2022Resident assessment and care planningAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. (F0636)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 19, 2022
May 20, 2022Abuse, neglect and exploitationEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (F0604)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 19, 2022
May 20, 2022Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. (F0585)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jun 19, 2022
May 20, 2022Resident rightsHonor 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. (F0584)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 19, 2022
May 20, 2022Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. (F0565)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jun 19, 2022
May 20, 2022Resident rightsEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F0552)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 19, 2022
May 20, 2022Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 19, 2022
Oct 31, 2019Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 30, 2019
Oct 31, 2019Resident assessment and care planningSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 30, 2019
Oct 31, 2019AdministrationEmploy staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. (F0839)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 30, 2019
Oct 31, 2019Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 30, 2019
Oct 31, 2019Food and nutritionEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F0804)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 30, 2019
Oct 31, 2019Food and nutritionEnsure 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. (F0803)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 30, 2019
Oct 31, 2019Quality of life and careProvide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. (F0790)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 30, 2019
Oct 31, 2019Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure 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. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 30, 2019
Oct 31, 2019Pharmacy and medicationsImplement 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. (F0758)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 30, 2019
Oct 31, 2019Pharmacy and medicationsProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 30, 2019
Oct 31, 2019Quality of life and careProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F0697)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 30, 2019
Oct 31, 2019Quality of life and careProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 30, 2019
Oct 31, 2019Quality of life and careProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F0692)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 30, 2019
Oct 31, 2019Quality of life and careProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F0690)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 30, 2019
Oct 31, 2019Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 30, 2019
Oct 31, 2019Quality of life and careProvide 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. (F0688)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 30, 2019
Oct 31, 2019Quality of life and careAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. (F0685)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 30, 2019
Oct 31, 2019Quality of life and careEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. (F0676)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 30, 2019
Oct 31, 2019Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 30, 2019
Oct 31, 2019Resident rightsHonor 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. (F0578)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 30, 2019
Oct 31, 2019Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 30, 2019

Fines and payment denials

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day3.87California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.53California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends3.67California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year26.7%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds149
Residents per day, average136.7
OwnershipFor-profit, limited liability company
Legal business namePomerado Operations LLC
ChainMadison Creek Partners (13 homes)
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceJul 26, 1985

Questions to ask when you call

Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov

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