Encinitas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise exceptional physical and occupational therapy teams. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 67 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice for patients focused on intensive physical or occupational therapy, as the rehab teams are consistently rated as top-tier. However, families must remain highly vigilant regarding daily nursing care, specifically monitoring for medication accuracy, hygiene, and responsiveness to call lights, as these are frequent areas of concern.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
67 reviews on Google“Families seeking rehabilitation services often praise the exceptional physical and occupational therapy teams, noting significant improvements in mobility for post-surgical patients. However, there are serious, recurring reports regarding inconsistent nursing care, including medication errors, neglectful hygiene practices, and slow response times to call lights. While some recent reviews highlight improved food quality and professional leadership, others warn of significant staffing shortages and lack of oversight.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Exceptional physical and occupational therapy teams
- Compassionate social work and case management
- Professional and hands-on leadership team
- Positive atmosphere for rehabilitation
Concerns
- Inconsistent hygiene and personal care (e.g., missed showers, soiled linens) (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Medication management errors or delays (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Slow response times to call lights and assistance requests (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Staffing shortages and overworked employees (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 72 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner uses personalized greetings and specific templates to acknowledge positive feedback. For negative reviews, they follow a consistent protocol of expressing regret and providing a specific phone number to move the conversation offline.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about your physical and occupational therapy teams; could you tell us more about how they personalize rehabilitation plans for residents?
- 2How does the leadership team ensure that personal care needs, like regular showers and linen changes, are consistently met for every resident?
- 3What specific protocols do you have in place to ensure medication is administered accurately and without delays?
- 4With the focus on a positive atmosphere here, what kind of daily social activities or group outings do you offer to keep residents engaged?
- 5How does the nursing staff manage response times to call lights, especially during busy shifts or when the facility is at capacity?
- 6Can you describe the process for communicating important medical updates or changes in care to family members?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My mom spent four weeks at Encinitas Post Acute, and we are incredibly grateful for the rehab team. She arrived unable to walk, and by the time she was discharged, she was walking again and able to live independently.”
“The staff in this facility are extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Margaret, Melissa, and Jennifer in Social Work were easy to work with and I would highly recommend.”
“The nurses and supervisors at this center are highly unprofessional, exhibit poor demeanor and their behavior is far from acceptable.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows concerning patterns with multiple complaint-triggered deficiencies, indicating families have filed reports about care issues. The most recurring problems involve care planning and assessments, medication management, and fire safety systems. While most deficiencies appear corrected, ongoing issues persist with care planning and wound care having uncorrected violations as recent as July 2025, suggesting systemic challenges in resident care oversight and safety protocols.
Jul 9, 2025Complaint2
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
May 1, 2025Routine18
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Nov 7, 2024Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Oct 24, 2024Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
May 29, 2024Complaint1
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Apr 25, 2024Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Encinitas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Covenant Care
15 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.8/5 · Rank 4 of 24 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Covenant Care California, LLC
Owner · Organization
Centre Capital Investors V, Lp
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Centre Covenant Purchaser (b), LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Centre Covenant Purchaser (q), LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Centre Covenant Purchaser (s), LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Centre V Secondary Fund, L.p.
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Covenant Care, LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Covenant Holdco, LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Covenant Subco, LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
State Treasurer of Mich Custodian of Public School Empl Rtmnt Systems
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Stockwell Fund II Lp
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Evans, Mary
Owner (parent company)
Levin, Robert
Owner (parent company)
Sims, Christine
Owner (parent company)
Torok, Andrew
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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