About Santa Fe Post-Acute
Santa Fe Post-acute, located in VISTA, CA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Santa Fe Post-Acute
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 3.92 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.92 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the BAYSHIRE SENIOR COMMUNITIES network. This chain operates 12 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Mixed Staffing Levels
Santa Fe Post-Acute provides less care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 3 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 56 | May 02, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 105 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 26.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 14.4% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.8% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 2.8% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 8.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 5.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 7.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 4.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 94.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 79.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 8.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 31.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 93.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 79.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 15.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 20.3% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 9 complaints
- 2024: 1 complaint
- 2025: 5 complaints
- 2026: 2 complaints
- Total: 17 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. |
| Mar 06, 2025 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. |
| Jul 01, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Nov 27, 2023 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. |
| Nov 06, 2023 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. |
| Nov 06, 2023 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. |
| Nov 06, 2023 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. |
| Sep 08, 2023 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Aug 09, 2023 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Aug 09, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Management & Direction
- KARANBIR BRAR OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- KARANBIR BRAR ADP OF THE SNF
- CARETRUST REIT INC ADP OF THE SNF
- CTR PARTNERSHIP LP ADP OF THE SNF
- SCOTT KIRBY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DAVID TANNER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DAVID TANNER ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad By The Sea | N/A | 5 |
| Redwood Terrace Health Center | N/A | 5 |
| The Springs at Pacific Regent | N/A | 5 |
| La Paloma Healthcare Center | N/A | 5 |
| Vi at La Jolla Village | N/A | 5 |
| Bayshire Carlsbad | N/A | 4 |
| Glenbrook | N/A | 5 |
| Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute | N/A | 5 |
| Fallbrook Skilled Nursing | N/A | 4 |
| Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community | N/A | 5 |
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Ownership Details
Complete list of registered owners, including direct and indirect ownership.
Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Santa Fe Post-Acute directly at 7609453033. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.