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Nursing homes in Poway, CA

All 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Poway, with Medicare ratings, federal fines and inspection citations. Best overall rating first.

3certified nursing homes
2rated 4 or 5 stars overall

How Poway compares

 PowaySan Diego CountyCalifornia
Nursing homes3831,165
Average Medicare overall rating3.74.03.2
Rated 4 or 5 stars67%73%46%
Citations per home, last 3 years15.323.341.3
Serious citations per home0.30.41.0
Homes with a federal fine33%27%39%

Serious means actual harm or immediate danger (Medicare severity G–L). Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

Statewide: most serious citations and fines
Nursing homes at a glance
Nursing homeOverallInspectionsStaffingCitations, 3 yrsSeriousFines
Poway Healthcare Center
99 beds
★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ ★★☆☆☆ 12 0 None
Boulder Creek Post Acute
149 beds
★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆ 18 0 None
The Villas at Poway
129 beds
★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆ 16 1 $48,385

Poway Healthcare Center

15632 Pomerado Road · 99 beds · Pacs Group · (858) 485-5153

4of 5
overall

12 citations since November 2023

0 actual harm or danger12 potential harm0 minimal

See all 34 citations

Boulder Creek Post Acute

12696 Monte Vista Road · 149 beds · Madison Creek Partners · (858) 487-6242

4of 5
overall

18 citations since November 2023

0 actual harm or danger18 potential harm0 minimal

See all 59 citations

The Villas at Poway

15615 Pomerado Rd · 129 beds · (858) 613-4545

3of 5
overall

16 citations since November 2023

1 actual harm or danger15 potential harm0 minimal

See all 39 citations

How to read these ratings

Medicare rates every certified nursing home from one to five stars. The inspection rating weighs most. Staffing comes from payroll records, quality from health measures such as falls and infections. Visit at different times of day before you decide.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare, processed October 1, 2026. Agencies are listed by the city of their office; many serve nearby cities too. Confirm a license with the state before you decide.