Village Square Healthcare Center

Nursing Home · San Marcos, CA

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Partnership

CMS certification number555754

Contact & location

1586 W. San Marcos Blvd
San Marcos, CA 92078
San Diego County
Phone
(760) 471-2986
ZIP code
92078 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
118
Residents per day
113.3 (96% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Legal name
San Marcos Operating Company LP
Chain
Mariner Health Care (17 facilities, avg 3.6★)
Medicare certified since
December 28, 1999
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
4.10 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.38 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.98 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.74 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.88 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
37.6 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
63.6 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 15, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
5.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
42 health · 31 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-19 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-02-05 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-27
2025-06-26 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-07
2025-05-15 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		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-06
2025-05-15 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 2025-06-06
2025-05-15 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-06
2025-03-04 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-20
2025-02-28 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 2025-03-13
2025-02-28 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-13
2025-02-28 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-13
2025-02-27 Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
F0559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-13
2024-09-30 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-29
2024-03-12 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 2024-04-18
2023-11-03 Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
F0563 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-21
2022-07-29 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-31
2022-07-29 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-31
2022-07-29 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-31
2022-07-29 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 2022-08-31
2022-07-29 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 2022-08-31
2022-07-29 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-31
2022-07-29 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-31
2022-07-29 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-31
2022-07-29 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-31
2022-07-29 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-31
2022-07-29 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-31
2019-02-14 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-04-25
2019-02-14 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-04-25
2019-02-14 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 2019-02-14
2019-02-14 Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
F0865 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-04-25
2019-02-14 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 2019-04-25
2019-02-14 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-04-25
2019-02-14 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-04-25
2019-02-14 Notify 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 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-04-25
2019-02-14 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-04-25
2019-02-14 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-04-25
2019-02-14 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 2019-04-25
2019-02-14 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-04-25
2019-02-14 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-04-25
2019-02-14 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-04-25
2019-02-14 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 2019-04-25
2019-02-14 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 2019-02-14
2019-02-14 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-04-25

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
GC Holding Company 2 LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 99%
Grancare LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Grunstein, Emily (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Mariner Health Care, INC. (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
MHC Holding Company (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
MHC West Holding Company (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
National Senior Care, INC. (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Bhatia, Prakash (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Currey, Larua (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Franco, Juan Carlos (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Padilla, Phil (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sarcauga, Dennis (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
San Marcos Holding Company GP LLC (organization)General Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
GC Holding Company 2 LLC (organization)Limited Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Bhatia, Prakash (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Currey, Larua (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Franco, Juan Carlos (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Padilla, Phil (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Sarcauga, Dennis (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Village Square Healthcare Center?

Village Square Healthcare Center has a 4-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 Village Square Healthcare Center have?

It has 118 certified beds and cares for about 113 residents per day.

Has Village Square Healthcare Center been fined?

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

Who owns Village Square Healthcare Center?

It is part of Mariner Health Care and is classified as for profit - partnership. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Village Square Healthcare Center?

(760) 471-2986. The facility is located at 1586 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078.

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