Deficiency Index

Victoria Post Acute Care

El Cajon, California · CCN 555804

45 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2022.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
189
Surveys
45
Harm or worse
1
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worse1

Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file36/45

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
120
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
THE ENSIGN GROUP
County
San Diego
Medicare-certified since
2004

CMS ratings

Overall
5
Health inspection
4
Staffing
4
Quality measures
5

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded fewer weighted findings than most of its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 110 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in California.

Last survey on record

Jan 29, 2026

284 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day4.034.16
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.57—
Annual nurse turnover49.6%37.6%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG12.4%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD3482.9%E512.2%F12.4%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 41 of the 189 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F8804×

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • F6412×

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • F6772×

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • F6892×

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • F7552×

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Victoria Post Acute Care, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Actual harm, isolatedF580Sep 28, 2022

    Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to immediately follow up on one of 21 residents (Resident 39) who, had a reported abnormally low blood pressure (When the pressure of circulation blood against the walls of blood vessels read below ,d+[DATE] mmHg). As a result, Resident 39 developed an acute change in condition (sudden clinically important deviation from a resident's baseline to prevent complications) which resulted in unresponsiveness and death. Findings: Resident 39 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . An initial tour of the facility was conducted on [DATE] at 9:13 AM. Resident 39 was observed on [DATE] at 9:13 during the initial tour, seated in his wheelchair next to his bed. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 13, 2024

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food safety and sanitation practices in dietary services were maintained for food storage according to standards of practice when: 1. One ice machine, and two three-compartment sinks did not have a proper air gap system to adequately prevent backflow of contaminated foods. 2. One facility prep sink was covered with white stained deposits, rust, and discolored raised pebble sized rock-like substance permanently embedded on the surface was being used. 3. The facility mixer for preparing food did not have a splash guard to prevent contaminating floor and kitchen equipment surfaces during use. 4. The facility did not safely prepare a meat recipe by using unpasteurized eggs. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804Jan 29, 2026

    Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure food served to residents was plated with an appetizing presentation.This failure had the potential to lead to a negative dining experience, resulting in reduced appetite, weight loss and feelings of disappointment.Findings:On 1/26/26 at 8:29 A.M., an interview was conducted with Resident 100 in her room. Resident 100 stated the food could have a better presentation, sometimes the look on the plates don't look good, could be nicer.On 1/26/26 at 8:45 A.M., an interview was conducted with Resident 21 in her room. Resident 21 stated the food sometimes would be cold and presentation could be better. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804Sep 13, 2024

    Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure food served was in a palatable, flavorful manner that maintained the nutritional value of the menu items served when: 1. Food complaints were not being addressed appropriately. 2. The recipe was not followed during the preparation for a meat recipe. Cross-reference (F812) This failure had the potential to decrease residents' meal intake and contribute to weight loss. The facility census was 110. Findings: 1. A document review was conducted on 9/10/24 at 9:57 A.M., of the facilities policy titled Meal Service indicated 1. Meal times . Lunch at 11:00-12:30 P.M . An interview was conducted on 9/10/24 at 11:28 A.M., with the licensed nurse (LN) 1. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Sep 13, 2024

    Based on observations, interviews, record reviews the facility failed to provide a safe, sanitary (clean), and comfortable environment to help prevent highly contagious infections when: 1. Facility did not store respiratory equipment properly for Resident 261. 2. Licensed Nurses (LN) did not have interventions in place to clean Resident 33's continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask according to professional standards of practice. 3. Three certified nursing assistants (CNA) did not practice infection control protocols with hand hygiene and/or the use of protective personal equipment (PPE: clothing or equipment that protects people from injury or infection in the workplace) for residents (Resident 45, Resident 95, and Resident 108) on transmission-based precautions. […]

Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 189 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Jan 29, 2026Standard8 findings
  • Sep 4, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Jul 31, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 13, 2024Standard10 findings
  • Aug 30, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Jul 24, 2024Complaint2 findings
  • Apr 17, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 26, 2024Infection control2 findings
Show the 37 earlier surveys
  • Jun 9, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 28, 2022Standard16 findings · 1 harm
  • Aug 5, 2022Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 10, 2022Complaint3 findings
  • Jan 19, 2022Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 13, 2021Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 25, 2021Complaint1 finding
  • Mar 3, 2020Complaint1 finding
  • Dec 12, 2019Standard3 findings
  • Jul 11, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 19, 2019Complaint2 findings
  • Nov 8, 2018Standard and complaint21 findings
  • Aug 3, 2018Complaint2 findings
  • Mar 7, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 7, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 8, 2018Complaint2 findings
  • Sep 22, 2017Standard16 findings
  • Sep 20, 2017Complaint2 findings
  • May 26, 2017Complaint1 finding
  • Dec 22, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Nov 7, 2016Complaint2 findings
  • Nov 4, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 23, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Jul 8, 2016Complaint4 findings
  • Jun 23, 2016Standard16 findings
  • Dec 30, 2015Complaint2 findings
  • Jul 22, 2015Complaint1 finding
  • Jul 9, 2015Standard and complaint10 findings
  • Jan 15, 2015Complaint3 findings
  • Jul 11, 2014Standard12 findings
  • Nov 26, 2013—2 findings
  • Jul 25, 2013—18 findings
  • Aug 31, 2012—1 finding
  • Aug 30, 2012—1 finding
  • Aug 29, 2012—1 finding
  • Jul 18, 2012—5 findings
  • Jul 14, 2011—5 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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