Fallbrook Commons
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 14 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
Fallbrook Woods is highly regarded for its specialized memory care and attentive, compassionate staff who prioritize resident hygiene and engagement. While the facility has a strong reputation, we recommend scheduling unannounced visits to observe the daily atmosphere and staff interactions firsthand to ensure it aligns with your loved one's specific needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
14 reviews on Google“Fallbrook Woods (often referred to as Fallbrook Commons) receives high praise from families for its dedicated and compassionate memory care staff who keep residents clean, engaged, and well-cared for. While the majority of feedback is overwhelmingly positive regarding the quality of care and staff professionalism, families should be aware that the facility specializes in memory care and has historically faced isolated reports of unprofessional behavior from nursing staff.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive staff
- High standards of resident hygiene and cleanliness
- Engaging and active memory care environment
- Strong support for families during the transition process
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 17 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the recent state citations, what specific steps has the leadership team taken to address these findings and improve the facility's overall compliance?
- 2I noticed the staffing rating is quite strong; how does this consistent level of staffing impact the daily support and individual attention provided to residents?
- 3Since the memory care program is often highlighted for being so active, could you walk me through a typical daily schedule and the types of engagement opportunities available?
- 4With the facility managing 102 residents, how do you ensure that the high standards of hygiene and cleanliness mentioned by families are maintained consistently across all wings?
- 5How does your team handle the transition process for new residents, and what resources are available to help our family stay closely involved in their care?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is the protocol for coordinating care with local hospitals, and how quickly are family members typically notified?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Every time we have gone to visit him, he is dry, warm, clean, engaged and quite happy! We could not be happier. The staff are playful with one another, as well as with the residents.”
“From the very first intake meeting to current (daily) interactions we can see our Mom is getting the care she needs.”
“Each time I visit and tour one of my clients at Fallbrook Woods, the community is clean, the staff are comfortable and seem very compassionate”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Fallbrook Commons shows persistent fire safety and building maintenance issues across multiple surveys, with recurring problems in smoke barriers, exit clearance, and fire equipment maintenance. The facility has also had deficiencies in medication management, care planning, and resident rights. While all identified issues have correction dates, families filed complaints that led to citations for medication errors and abuse protection concerns, suggesting ongoing care quality challenges.
Mar 4, 2025Complaint2
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Aug 22, 2024Routine30
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
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 safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Egress Deficiencies
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Aug 22, 2024Complaint1
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.
Jun 15, 2023Routine16
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
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
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Aug 18, 2021Routine7
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Fallbrook Commons
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
North Country Associates
9 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 5 of 9
Ownership & Management
Owners
Botein & Company
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Dlf-Mct Equity Partners, LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Fb Portland LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Great River Productions Profit Sharing Plan
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Knight Investment Company LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Laundry French Construction Company LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
North South
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Poncher Investment Partners
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Spdb LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Stroudwater Sr Partners LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Wr Realty
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Wr Realty LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Friedman, David
Owner (parent company)
Harstad, Paul
Owner (parent company)
Landry, Denis
Owner (parent company)
Maguire, Daniel
Owner (parent company)
Orestis, John
Owner (parent company)
Tyler, Michael
Owner (parent company)
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