ElderGrade
B

78.6/100

Above average

The Shores Post-Acute

2828 Meadowlark Drive, San Diego, CA 92123

CMS 3/5 stars #39 of 81 in San Diego County (858) 277-6460
Certified beds
305
Occupancy
98%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

22.6/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -7.4 for 38 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

19/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.05 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.31 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing holds steady

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 26% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.58 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.31 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.54 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 26.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 61 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 5, 2024 (1 year ago).

D May 22, 2026 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 2, 2026 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 5, 2026 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 4, 2026 F0567 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 17, 2025 F0655 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 17, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 23, 2025 F0842 From a complaint

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 31, 2025 F0660 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP, which operates 32 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
CLAWSON, SCOTT Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
EARL, STEVEN Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SANOFSKY, JACK Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
FORBRIGHT BANK Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
TILFORD, TOBY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LINKS SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ANDERSON, CHAD Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BEARDSLEY, MARY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BERNHOLZ, VICTORIA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CARTER, MELISSA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DEGUZMAN, MYRNA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about The Shores Post-Acute

What is the ElderGrade for The Shores Post-Acute? +

The Shores Post-Acute holds an ElderGrade of B (78.6 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at The Shores Post-Acute? +

Residents receive an average of 3.58 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has The Shores Post-Acute been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 61 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does The Shores Post-Acute accept Medicaid? +

Yes, The Shores Post-Acute is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.