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Redwood Terrace Health Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

710 W 13th Ave, Kit Carson · Escondido, CA 9202559 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 5 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Choosing Redwood Terrace Health Center means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

5 reviews on Google
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Rating Trends

2345.02023(1)5.02024(3)5.02025(1)5.02026(1)

Distribution · 6 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

80%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed that Redwood Terrace maintains a 5-star rating across the board; what specific practices do you believe contribute most to this consistent level of care?
  • 2With 8 state violations recorded in the last year, could you walk me through the steps the facility has taken to address those specific concerns and ensure they don't recur?
  • 3I see that you are very active in responding to online feedback; how do you incorporate family suggestions or concerns into your daily operations?
  • 4Given the smaller capacity of 59 residents, how do you foster a sense of community and keep residents engaged in meaningful daily activities?
  • 5What is your protocol for handling medical emergencies, and how quickly can families expect to be notified if a resident's health status changes?
  • 6With your high staffing rating, how do you ensure that staff members have enough time for personalized, one-on-one interactions with each resident?

Personalized based on this facility's data

Source: 5 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.99hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.52hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
25%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
17%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This 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

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

5

measures

Worse Than Avg

8

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.1%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
San diego
7.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.9%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
San diego
9.1%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.6%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
San diego
11.7%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.7%
Better than Avg
Here
3.7%
US
15.5%
CA
11.7%
San diego
10.2%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.6%
Better than Avg
Here
5.6%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
San diego
9.8%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
14.4%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
San diego
15.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.4%
Better than Avg
Here
98.4%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
San diego
96.4%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
89.7%
US
79.8%
CA
93.2%
San diego
96.5%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.7%
Better than Avg
Here
0.7%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
San diego
1.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

7deficiencies
Well below state avg (15.4)
1 complaint-triggered

Redwood Terrace has ongoing compliance issues across multiple care areas, with recurring problems in fire safety, infection control, and nutrition services appearing across four surveys since 2020. One family filed a complaint regarding reporting of suspected abuse or neglect. While all 32 deficiencies show correction dates, the facility's pattern of repeated violations in critical areas like emergency preparedness and resident care planning suggests persistent operational challenges that families should carefully consider.

Aug 14, 2025Routine
14
0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0900Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0604Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0802Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0741Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0006Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

0345Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Apr 29, 2025Complaint
1
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Dec 15, 2022Routine
8
0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0034Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Mar 5, 2020Routine
9
0918Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0732Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Redwood Terrace Health Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Humangood

Chain Size

17 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.3/5 · Rank 8 of 17 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Humangood Socal

Owner · Organization

100%

Humangood

Owner (parent company) · Organization

100%

Key personnel

U.s. Bank5% or Greater Security InterestBaker, JudithOfficer / DirectorBattison, WilliamOfficer / DirectorBrown, HermanOfficer / DirectorChristopherson, JoanneOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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