nursing home in San Diego, CA

Golden Hill Post Acute

1201 34th St., San Diego, CA 92102 · (619) 232-2946

★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★3
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★4

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Golden Hill Post Acute at a glance

Golden Hill Post Acute is a 99-bed for-profit nursing home in San Diego, California (San Diego County).

CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the California average of 3.2.

Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4.5 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (August 28, 2025) found 20 health citations. The California average is 15.5.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
99
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
The Ensign Group
Medicare-certified since
August 22, 1972
Resident/family council
Resident
County
San Diego County
CMS Certification Number
056182

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.2 / 53 / 5Average
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Average
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.3 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 54.1 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 54.4 / 53.8 / 5Better
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)3 / 53.6 / 53.3 / 5Average

Staffing

This facility4.24 hrsCalifornia average4.52 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)4.24 hrs4.52 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.62 hrs0.67 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.41 hrs2.65 hrs2.32 hrsAverage
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.52 hrs4.09 hrs3.42 hrsAverage

Inspections

This facility20California average16U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)20169Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)743Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)84105.880.6Average

Penalties

This facility0California average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$23,986$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds9999107
Average residents per day908886
Occupancy90.5%88.4%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility1.7%California average1.6%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)1.7%1.6%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)8.2%4.3%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)5%12%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0%1.2%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.9%0.8%0.8%Worse
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)1%10.2%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)0%9.8%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)3.6%4%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)7.9%7.3%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.4%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)9.6%13.7%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)13.3%10.2%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%98.6%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility2.2%California average1.5%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)2.2%1.5%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)98.7%94.4%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 35 health deficiencies and 33 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
April 22, 2026
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0557
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 6, 2026
April 22, 2026
Complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 6, 2026
April 2, 2026
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected April 23, 2026
April 2, 2026
Complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 23, 2026
February 19, 2026
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 13, 2026
February 19, 2026
Complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2026
August 28, 2025
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 19, 2025
August 28, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 16, 2025
August 28, 2025
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 23, 2025
August 28, 2025
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 1, 2025
August 28, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 16, 2025
August 28, 2025
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 1, 2025
August 28, 2025
Fire safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0912
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 15, 2025
August 28, 2025
Fire safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0911
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 16, 2025
August 28, 2025
Fire safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 16, 2025
August 28, 2025
Fire safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 16, 2025
August 28, 2025
Fire safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 16, 2025
August 28, 2025
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 1, 2025
August 28, 2025
Fire safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0031
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected September 4, 2025
August 28, 2025
Fire safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected September 23, 2025
August 28, 2025
Fire safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected September 22, 2025
August 28, 2025
Fire safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0007
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected September 4, 2025
August 28, 2025
Fire safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0015
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected September 4, 2025
August 28, 2025
Standard
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 27, 2025
August 28, 2025
Standard
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 27, 2025
August 28, 2025
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 27, 2025
August 28, 2025
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 27, 2025
August 28, 2025
Standard
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 27, 2025
August 28, 2025
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 27, 2025
August 28, 2025
Standard
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 27, 2025
August 28, 2025
Standard
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 27, 2025
August 28, 2025
Complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 27, 2025
August 28, 2025
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 27, 2025
August 28, 2025
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 27, 2025
August 28, 2025
Standard
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0694
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 27, 2025
August 28, 2025
Standard
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 27, 2025
August 28, 2025
Standard
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 27, 2025
November 15, 2023
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 13, 2024
November 15, 2023
Fire safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0015
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 13, 2024
November 15, 2023
Fire safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0006
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 13, 2024
October 21, 2021
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected November 29, 2021
October 21, 2021
Fire safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected November 29, 2021
October 21, 2021
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 29, 2021
October 21, 2021
Fire safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0912
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 29, 2021
October 21, 2021
Fire safety
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0700
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 29, 2021
October 21, 2021
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 29, 2021
October 21, 2021
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 29, 2021
October 21, 2021
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 29, 2021
October 21, 2021
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected November 19, 2021
October 21, 2021
Standard
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 19, 2021
October 21, 2021
Standard
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 19, 2021
October 21, 2021
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 19, 2021
October 21, 2021
Standard
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 19, 2021
October 10, 2019
Fire safety
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0700
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected November 19, 2019
October 10, 2019
Fire safety
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0032
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 19, 2019
October 10, 2019
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 19, 2019
October 10, 2019
Fire safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0281
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 19, 2019
October 10, 2019
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 19, 2019
October 10, 2019
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 6, 2019
October 10, 2019
Standard
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 6, 2019
October 10, 2019
Standard
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0800
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 6, 2019
October 10, 2019
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 6, 2019
October 10, 2019
Standard
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 6, 2019
October 10, 2019
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 6, 2019
October 10, 2019
Standard
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 6, 2019
October 10, 2019
Standard
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0660
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 6, 2019
October 10, 2019
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 6, 2019
October 10, 2019
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 6, 2019

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $0 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
February 19, 2026Payment Denial5 days from May 1, 2026

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
AFSHAR, POUYA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/21/2025
ALKEMA, SHAUN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/21/2025
ENSIGN SERVICES INC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/24/2019
GOLDEN HILL REAL ESTATE COMPANY, LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2021
WILLITS, ADAM
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/24/2019
BURNAM, SOON
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/24/2019
KEETCH, CHAD
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2011
PORT, BARRY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE09/09/2024
SATO, AMI
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE09/20/2024
AFSHAR, POUYA
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2022
ALKEMA, SHAUN
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2021
AFSHAR, POUYA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2022
ALKEMA, SHAUN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2021

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Frequently asked questions

What is Golden Hill Post Acute's rating?

Golden Hill Post Acute has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for California nursing homes is 3.2 stars.

How many inspection citations did Golden Hill Post Acute receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 20 citations, compared with a California average of 15.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Golden Hill Post Acute accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Golden Hill Post Acute?

It is for profit - corporation and part of The Ensign Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Golden Hill Post Acute and how do I contact it?

Golden Hill Post Acute is at 1201 34th St., San Diego, CA 92102. Phone: (619) 232-2946.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.