Skilled nursing · San Diego, CA

The Shores Post-Acute

2828 MEADOWLARK DRIVE, San Diego, CA 92123

3 / 5CMS 305 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 21%

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Solid. The Shores Post-Acute carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 79 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus California state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 19.5 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 18.6 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.32 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 27 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, California DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

Operator has not yet shared amenities

What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

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Federal CMS + California state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.32

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.53

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

27%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

39%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

19.5%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

18.6%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.2%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID555585

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds305

Avg residents298

CA licenseOn file · #80000051

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.32 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, California DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

State record

California licensing.

License number

80000051

County

San Diego

Source: California Department of Health · last scraped 2026-05-02

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for The Shores Post-Acute?

The Shores Post-Acute has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has The Shores Post-Acute been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for The Shores Post-Acute appears in the record section above.

Does The Shores Post-Acute use antipsychotic medications?

19.5 percent of long-stay residents at The Shores Post-Acute are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 18.6 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is The Shores Post-Acute's Palmelle Clarity Score?

The Shores Post-Acute has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 79 out of 100, putting it above the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and California state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact The Shores Post-Acute?

The Shores Post-Acute is located at 2828 MEADOWLARK DRIVE, San Diego, CA 92123. Phone: (858) 277-6460. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is The Shores Post-Acute a special focus facility?

The Shores Post-Acute is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on The Shores Post-Acute's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If The Shores Post-Acute has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does The Shores Post-Acute compare to other San Diego skilled nursing facilities?

The Shores Post-Acute holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 79. Browse the full San Diego directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at The Shores Post-Acute?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on The Shores Post-Acute and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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