BOULDER CREEK POST ACUTE

Boulder Creek Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located at 12696 Monte Vista Road in Poway, California, within San Diego County. The facility operates with 149 certified beds and is organized as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings reflecting stronger performance in measured categories. Boulder Creek Post Acute holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting performance at the national average level based on the frequency and severity of deficiencies identified during state inspections. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating above-average staffing levels relative to the national norm when adjusted for patient acuity. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting strong performance across clinical outcome indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and similar tracked metrics. Boulder Creek Post Acute is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is eligible to bill these federal and state programs for covered services. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to benefit period rules and cost-sharing requirements. Medicaid coverage for long-term custodial care is subject to California eligibility criteria and income or asset thresholds. Residents or their representatives are advised to verify current coverage and admission policies directly with the facility, as program rules and bed availability are subject to change. When compared against national benchmarks, Boulder Creek Post Acute performs above average in overall rating, staffing, and quality measures, while its health inspection rating aligns with the national average. The overall 4-star rating places the facility among the higher-performing tier of skilled nursing facilities nationally. Individuals researching long-term care or post-acute rehabilitation options in the Poway area may find this facility's CMS data useful as one component of a broader evaluation process. All CMS ratings are updated periodically and reflect data collected within the relevant reporting windows.