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AVIARA HEALTHCARE CENTER

944 REGAL ROAD, ENCINITAS, CA 92024
Score: 46 / 100

CMS data shows Aviara Healthcare Center earning a D grade with a score of 46/100, placing it below most facilities in California. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Aviara Healthcare Center provides above-average staffing with 4.31 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 63 deficiencies at Aviara Healthcare Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.31 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.64 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.15 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.52 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.85 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.42 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

63
Total Deficiencies
Dec 10, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 63 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0635 Severity D
    Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
    Dec 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Dec 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Sep 17, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0865 Severity E
    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
    Sep 17, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Sep 17, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 9.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.9% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 29.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 6.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 12.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 46 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
19