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Encinitas Post Acute aka Encinitas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

900 Santa Fe Drive

3.6(67 ratings)· Encinitas average: 4.5

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Quick Facts

Total units
99
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
99
Nurse coverage
24-hour registered nurses on staff
Medicare rating
Medicare 4-Star Overall Rating
Specialized medical care
On-site IV treatment and nutritional supplement administration
Room setup
Many private rooms available for residents

What Families Think

Reviewers consistently praise the rehabilitation therapy team at Encinitas Post Acute, with several families reporting strong recovery outcomes for parents after weeks of physical, occupational, and speech therapy. One detailed review raised concerns about a specific doctor's bedside manner and a rigid medication protocol, suggesting families should stay engaged in care decisions.

The Good

  • Physical, occupational, and speech therapy praised by name
  • Multiple reviewers report residents regaining mobility
  • Nursing staff described as experienced and compassionate
  • Hands-on administration and director involvement noted
  • Facility kept clean per reviewer feedback

The Bad

  • One report of a doctor described as cold and rough with patients
  • One account of rigid melatonin protocol overriding family concerns
  • No published pricing information available

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Encinitas Post Acute aka Encinitas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a senior living community in Encinitas, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Outdoor Patio, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Housekeeping. Families rate it 3.6 out of 5 across 67 reviews.

About Encinitas Post Acute aka Encinitas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Encinitas Post-Acute is a 99-bed skilled nursing facility in Encinitas, California that specializes in short-term rehabilitation and 24-hour specialized skilled nursing care. The facility has been serving the Encinitas community for many years and holds a Medicare 4-Star Overall Rating.

The facility provides 24-hour registered nurses and a dedicated professional staff equipped to deliver personalized care plans. A qualified rehabilitation team offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy to assist residents on their road to recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. The facility also accommodates specialized medical needs, including IV treatment for fluids, specialty medications, and nutritional supplements as prescribed by attending physicians.

The community features a large outdoor courtyard that provides opportunities to stroll and relax, and many private rooms offer privacy during the healing process. The facility is located with views of the beach, which staff note serves as a beneficial part of the rehabilitation experience. Laundry services are provided for residents, which can be particularly helpful for families who live at a distance.

Types of Care at Encinitas Post Acute aka Encinitas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio

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Reviews of Encinitas Post Acute aka Encinitas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

3.6overall · 67 ratings combined

3.6★ on Google (67)

Bella R

Mar 2026

via Google

BE AWARE !!! I want to share my experience to help others make an informed decision for their loved ones. While many of the staff at this facility are very kind and professional, I was extremely concerned about some aspects of care, particularly involving one doctor and certain protocols. Firstly, the doctor (the main Doctor ) was cold and unempathetic in his interactions with my father-in-law during his final days. The way he delivered critical information in front of him lacked compassion and gentleness, which was very distressing for our family. I would advise anyone considering this facility to be aware of this doctor’s approach. He is not gentle when he was checking my debilitating father-in-law. Very rough. Secondly, the facility follows a strict protocol of giving 10 mg of melatonin to all residents at night. My family and I experienced significant side effects from a much lower dosage—nightmares, feeling “off,” and a sense of depression that was unusual for us. My father-in-law also reported feeling similar negative effects. When I raised concerns with the nursing staff, they insisted on following the protocol, despite our objections. This blanket approach to sleep aids may not be appropriate for everyone, and I strongly caution families to monitor or question the use of melatonin or other medications. In summary: • Staff are generally nice, but protocols may override individual patient needs. • Be cautious of the doctor who demonstrated a lack of empathy and sensitivity. • The standard 10 mg melatonin dosage may have adverse effects, especially for older adults. Families should carefully observe how treatments are administered and advocate for their loved ones’ comfort and well-being.

JR Avena

Jan 2026

via Google

As an outside vendor, we work with quite a few Skilled Nursing Facilities. The Leadership Team that runs this facility continues to be very patient-centred in their approach which is what you would like to see. They will not sugar coat or beat around the bush if a community partner is not keeping up to their standards of care. Attending care conferences demonstrate the collaborative spirit that makes a more holistic approach. I trust their nurses.

Nathan Fuchs

Dec 2025

via Google

My mom spent four weeks at Encinitas Post Acute, and we are incredibly grateful for the rehab team. She arrived unable to walk, and by the time she was discharged, she was walking again and able to live independently. The PT team was supportive, motivating, and truly invested in her recovery. Erika was especially great and consistently went above and beyond to make sure my mom felt encouraged and cared for. The OT team also made a huge difference. Tung and Briah helped her rebuild confidence with daily activities and were always kind, patient, and attentive. Speech therapy was also excellent, and it was clear the teams worked well together. Encinitas Post Acute made what could have been a very difficult time much more positive. I would highly recommend this facility to anyone needing rehabilitation care

Maggie Dodson

Dec 2025

via Google

My mother’s rehab experience was outstanding. The therapists were supportive, knowledgeable, and encouraging every step of the way. They tailored the exercises to her needs, pushed her safely, and helped teach me how to better care for her. The gym environment was positive and well-organized, making each session motivating. I’m truly grateful for their care of my mother and highly recommend their therapy services.

Michael Chamberlain

Nov 2025

via Google

This facility has one of the best nursing staffs. The nurses are highly experienced and they are. Caring, compassionate and that shows in the way they take care of the patients who come into the facility. The administration is hands on in running the center. The director is a "hands on" director and calls people by their first name and pitches in and helps the nurses when needed. The physical therapy staff has some of the very best experienced physical therapists who really puts their hearts into getting back on their feet and moving. The cleaning staff keeps the center in a very neat and clean condition. The maintainence staff keeps everything running and working. I would highly recommend this facility to anyone.i would not go to any other facility.

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Government Inspection History

10 inspection visits in the last three years, 62 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Jul 9, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 1, 2025

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 1, 2025

May 1, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard18 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2025

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2025

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 25, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2025

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2025

  • Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 25, 2025

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 25, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 25, 2025

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2025

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 25, 2025

  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 25, 2025

  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 25, 2025

  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 25, 2025

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2025

  • Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2025

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

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 25, 2025

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2025

Nov 7, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024

Oct 24, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 15, 2024

May 29, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 24, 2024

Apr 25, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 16, 2024

Apr 15, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 26, 2024

Feb 21, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 1, 2024

Aug 17, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard26 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 7, 2023

  • Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 7, 2023

  • Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 7, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 17, 2023

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 7, 2023

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 7, 2023

  • Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 7, 2023

  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 17, 2023

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 17, 2023

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 17, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 17, 2023

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 17, 2023

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 17, 2023

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 17, 2023

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 17, 2023

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 17, 2023

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 17, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 17, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 17, 2023

  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 7, 2023

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 7, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 7, 2023

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 7, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 7, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 7, 2023

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 7, 2023

Oct 24, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 16, 2019

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2019

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2019

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2019

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 16, 2019

  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2019

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2019

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 16, 2019

  • Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2019

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Encinitas Post Acute aka Encinitas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offer?

Encinitas Post Acute aka Encinitas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Encinitas Post Acute aka Encinitas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center located?

Encinitas Post Acute aka Encinitas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located at 900 Santa Fe Drive in Encinitas, California.

What do families say about Encinitas Post Acute aka Encinitas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

Reviewers consistently praise the rehabilitation therapy team at Encinitas Post Acute, with several families reporting strong recovery outcomes for parents after weeks of physical, occupational, and speech therapy. One detailed review raised concerns about a specific doctor's bedside manner and a rigid medication protocol, suggesting families should stay engaged in care decisions.

How did Encinitas Post Acute aka Encinitas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Encinitas Post Acute aka Encinitas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center had 10 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 62 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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