La Paloma Healthcare Center

Nursing Home · Oceanside, CA

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number055335

Contact & location

3232 Thunder Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
San Diego County
Phone
(760) 724-2193
ZIP code
92056 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
93
Residents per day
84.4 (91% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Italian Maple Holdings LLC
Chain
Pacs Group (274 facilities, avg 2.9★)
Medicare certified since
January 1, 1967
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.95 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.39 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.19 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.37 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.71 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
40.2 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
44.4 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 17, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
4.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
30 health · 15 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-04-17 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-16
2025-04-17 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-16
2025-04-17 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-16
2025-04-17 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-16
2023-08-17 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-28
2023-08-01 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-28
2021-07-09 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2021-08-16
2021-07-09 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-08-16
2021-07-09 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-08-16
2021-07-09 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-08-16
2021-07-09 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-08-16
2021-07-09 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-08-16
2021-07-09 Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
F0660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-08-16
2021-07-09 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-08-16
2021-07-09 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-08-16
2021-07-09 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-08-16
2021-07-09 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-08-16
2021-07-09 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-08-16
2019-04-26 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.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-06-06
2019-04-26 Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-06-06
2019-04-26 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-06-06
2019-04-26 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-06-06
2019-04-26 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-06-06
2019-04-26 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-06-06
2019-04-26 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-06-06
2019-04-26 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-06-06
2019-04-26 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-06-06
2019-04-26 Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
F0802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-06-06
2019-04-26 Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-06-06
2019-04-26 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-06-06

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

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

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Novak, Loren (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Apt, Frederick (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Hancock, Mark (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Jergensen, Joshua (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Mitchell, John (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Duerden, Jonathan (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of La Paloma Healthcare Center?

La Paloma Healthcare Center has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.

How many beds does La Paloma Healthcare Center have?

It has 93 certified beds and cares for about 84 residents per day.

Has La Paloma Healthcare Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns La Paloma Healthcare Center?

It is part of Pacs Group and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of La Paloma Healthcare Center?

(760) 724-2193. The facility is located at 3232 Thunder Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.