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Nursing homes in San Marcos, California

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1Homes in the cityInside city limits; the list below also shows homes nearby
118Certified bedsTotal capacity, not current openings
1Accept MedicareFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home
1Accept MedicaidFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home

Nursing homes in San Marcos

Homes and star ratings come from Medicare (CMS) and can be a few months old. Medicare doesn’t list which homes offer memory care, hospice or other programs: look for them in a home’s own profile, or ask the home.

26 homes

Village Square Healthcare Center

1586 W. San Marcos Blvd · San Marcos, CA

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (partnership)

118 certified bedsUnder 0.1 mi from San Marcos centerMedicareMedicaid

Glenbrook

1950 Calle Barcelona · Carlsbad, CA

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

94 certified beds5.3 mi from San Marcos centerMedicare

Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community

100 Holland Glen · Escondido, CA

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (other)

19 certified beds6.6 mi from San Marcos centerMedicare

Vista View Post Acute

304 N. Melrose Dr · Vista, CA

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

176 certified beds5.9 mi from San Marcos centerMedicareMedicaid

Vista Knoll Specialized Care Facility

2000 Westwood Road · Vista, CA

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

119 certified beds6.2 mi from San Marcos centerMedicareMedicaid

Encinitas Post-Acute

900 Santa Fe Drive · Encinitas, CA

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

99 certified beds7.7 mi from San Marcos centerMedicareMedicaid

Aviara Healthcare Center

944 Regal Road · Encinitas, CA

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

120 certified beds7.8 mi from San Marcos centerMedicareMedicaid

The Dorothy & Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center

211 Saxony Road · Encinitas, CA

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

58 certified beds7.6 mi from San Marcos centerMedicareMedicaid

Palomar Vista Healthcare Center

201 N Fig Street · Escondido, CA

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

74 certified beds7.5 mi from San Marcos centerMedicareMedicaid

Valley Vista Post Acute

1025 W. Second Avenue · Escondido, CA

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

59 certified beds6.5 mi from San Marcos centerMedicareMedicaid

Escondido Post Acute

421 E Mission Ave · Escondido, CA

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No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

180 certified beds6.9 mi from San Marcos centerMedicareMedicaid

Redwood Terrace Health Center

710 W 13th Ave · Escondido, CA

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

59 certified beds7.1 mi from San Marcos centerMedicareMedicaid

Ocean View Post Acute

1980 Felicita Road · Escondido, CA

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

120 certified beds7.3 mi from San Marcos centerMedicareMedicaid

Santa Fe Post-acute

247 E. Bobier Drive · Vista, CA

Medicare overall rating★★☆☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

187 certified beds6.6 mi from San Marcos centerMedicareMedicaid

La Paloma Healthcare Center

3232 Thunder Drive · Oceanside, CA

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

93 certified beds6.5 mi from San Marcos centerMedicareMedicaid

Pacific Villas Post Acute

3220 Thunder Drive · Oceanside, CA

Medicare overall ratingNot yet ratedMedicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

Beds not reported6.5 mi from San Marcos centerMedicareMedicaid

Palomar Heights Post Acute

1260 E Ohio Avenue · Escondido, CA

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

98 certified beds8.1 mi from San Marcos centerMedicareMedicaid

Villa Rancho Bernardo Care Center

15720 Bernardo Center Drive · San Diego, CA

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

299 certified beds10.8 mi from San Marcos centerMedicareMedicaid

Casa De Las Campanas

18655 W. Bernardo Drive · San Diego, CA

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (other)

99 certified beds9.4 mi from San Marcos centerMedicare

Carlsbad by the Sea

2855 Carlsbad Blvd · Carlsbad, CA

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

33 certified beds8.9 mi from San Marcos centerMedicareMedicaid

Bayshire Carlsbad

3140 El Camino Real · Carlsbad, CA

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

45 certified beds7.5 mi from San Marcos centerMedicare

Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

11895 Avenue Of Industry · San Diego, CA

Medicare overall rating★★★☆☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

120 certified beds11.9 mi from San Marcos centerMedicareMedicaid

Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-acute

13101 Hartfield Ave · San Diego, CA

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

45 certified beds12.2 mi from San Marcos centerMedicare

Poway Healthcare Center

15632 Pomerado Road · Poway, CA

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

99 certified beds12.3 mi from San Marcos centerMedicareMedicaid

Boulder Creek Post Acute

12696 Monte Vista Road · Poway, CA

Medicare overall rating★★★★☆Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

149 certified beds12.8 mi from San Marcos centerMedicareMedicaid

The Villas at Poway

15615 Pomerado Rd · Poway, CA

Medicare overall rating★★★★★Medicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Government (hospital district)

Inside a hospital129 certified beds12.3 mi from San Marcos centerMedicareMedicaid

Medicare ratings and family reviews are separate. Medicare data as of September 2026.

Understand the local picture

Nursing home care at a glance

Scope: homes inside San Marcos city limits. Nearby search results do not change this scope.

Medicare overall rating

out of 5 · from this site's directory data

San Marcos4.00
California3.16
United States2.98

Ratings offer a starting point. Review each home’s inspection, staffing and quality details.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Care Compare · scope: San Marcos (1 facilities), California (1165 facilities), United States (14,690 facilities) · Medicare data as of September 2026 · average of each facility's CMS overall star rating, each home counted equally

Nurse staffing time

hours of nursing care per resident per day · higher is better

San Marcos4 hr 06 min
California4 hr 31 min
United States3 hr 52 min
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · San Marcos: average of 1 home, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026

Nursing staff turnover

share of nursing staff who left in a year · lower is better

San Marcos38%
California37%
United States46%
Source: Medicare (CMS) · San Marcos: average of 1 home, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026
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Inspections and quality

Each home’s page shows its full Medicare inspection record, what Medicare found, fines, and short-stay and long-stay quality measures, compared with the state average.

How these comparisons work

Area figures are simple averages of the homes listed here that have Medicare data, with each home counted equally. State and national figures are Medicare’s own averages. An average does not describe any single home. Our methodology.

Understand your options

Nursing home information for San Marcos

Village Square Healthcare Center is the only nursing home in San Marcos, California in this directory, with 118 certified beds and a Medicare overall rating of 4 stars.

These figures come from the Medicare data behind this directory. Ratings and inspections change, so confirm current details on each home’s profile and with the home itself.

Costs and payment

Contact your shortlisted homes for a current quote and to discuss accepted payment options.

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What should I ask before choosing a home?

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Planning your search in San Marcos

Start with a location that makes visits manageable for family and friends. Review each home’s information, then contact your shortlist about the care you need, payment options and next steps.

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Questions about nursing homes in San Marcos

How many nursing homes are in San Marcos?

There is 1 Medicare-certified nursing home in San Marcos, with 118 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.

Which nursing homes in San Marcos have the highest Medicare rating?

Village Square Healthcare Center (4 stars).

What is the average Medicare rating of nursing homes in San Marcos?

4.0 out of 5 across 1 rated home, compared with 3.2 for California as a whole.

Do nursing homes in San Marcos accept Medicaid?

1 of the 1 homes accept Medicaid, according to Medicare’s records. Confirm with each home, since Medicaid beds can be limited. How nursing home Medicaid works in California.

Are any nursing homes in San Marcos on Medicare’s Special Focus list?

No. The Special Focus program follows homes with a history of serious quality problems. Data as of September 2026.