Nursing Home Alerts

Poway Healthcare Center

15632 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA 92064

Open in mapsSee this home on CMS Care Compare

Poway Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Poway, California. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(858) 485-5153
Last standard health inspection
May 8, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
99
Residents per day, on average
96.2
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Poplar Holdings LLC
Chain
Pacs Group
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the California average (34 vs 50).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  3. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0571 from the health inspection on September 18, 2024.

  4. 1 citation

    Health inspection on August 28, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2025.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  5. 1 citation

    Health inspection on August 21, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0573. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 12, 2025.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  6. 1 citation

    Health inspection on August 7, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2019.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  8. 3 citations

    Health inspection on May 8, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0700. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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 consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2019.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  9. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on May 8, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2025.

    • Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2025.

    • Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  10. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  11. 1 citation

    Health inspection on April 8, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2025.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  12. CMS update of March 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  13. CMS update of December 20, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from February 14, 2022 from $15,000 to $9,750.

  14. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  15. 1 citation

    Health inspection on October 16, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0842 4 times since 2019.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  16. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  17. 1 citation

    Health inspection on September 18, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0571. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2024.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  18. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  19. 1 citation

    Health inspection on March 19, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2024.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  20. 1 citation

    Health inspection on February 14, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2022.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  21. 1 citation

    Health inspection on December 15, 2023

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0882. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2024.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  22. 10 citations

    Health inspection on March 17, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0558. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2022.

      CMS has cited this home for F0558 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2022.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2022.

    • Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2022.

      CMS has cited this home for F0557 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2022.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2022.

    • Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2022.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2022.

    • Citation F0813. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2022.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2022.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  23. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on March 17, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0161. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2022.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2022.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2022.

      CMS has cited this home for K0355 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2022.

      CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2019.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  24. 12 citations

    Health inspection on April 11, 2019

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2019.

    • Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2019.

    • Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2019.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2019.

    • Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2019.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2019.

    • Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2019.

    • Citation F0803. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2019.

    • Citation F0805. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2019.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2019.

    • Citation F0838. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2019.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2019.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  25. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 11, 2019

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2019.

    • Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2019.

    • Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2019.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2019.

    • Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2019.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Poway Healthcare Center last inspected?

CMS lists May 8, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Poway Healthcare Center have?

CMS lists 34 health citations since April 11, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Poway Healthcare Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Poway Healthcare Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Poway Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

Other nursing homes in Poway