PACIFICA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
385 ESPLANADE AVENUE, Pacifica, CA 94044
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
How PACIFICA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
PACIFICA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 68-bed for-profit nursing facility in Pacifica, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (26.8%) is above the California average of 22.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 68 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Pacifica, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 5.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.8% — worse than the California average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PACIFICA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PACIFICA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Pacifica.
What keeps PACIFICA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is PACIFICA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 26.8% here versus 22.9% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does PACIFICA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 68 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PACIFICA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at PACIFICA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Pacifica
Pacifica sits in San Mateo County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 123,817 (16.2%)
- Median age
- 39.8 years
- Median household income
- $128,091
- Median home value
- $1,163,100
Demographics for San Mateo County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Pacifica.
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