THE SHORES POST-ACUTE
2828 MEADOWLARK DRIVE, San Diego, CA 92123
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Care Quality Indicators
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How THE SHORES POST-ACUTE Compares
THE SHORES POST-ACUTE is a 305-bed for-profit nursing facility in San Diego, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.1%) is below the California average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 305 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 98% occupied.
Among the 21 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in San Diego, 8 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.9% — worse than the California average of 11.6% (37% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the California average of 1.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.1% — better than the California average of 4.5% (53% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.5% — better than the California average of 23.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THE SHORES POST-ACUTE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE SHORES POST-ACUTE with other nursing homes in San Diego.
What keeps THE SHORES POST-ACUTE's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is THE SHORES POST-ACUTE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.9% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help THE SHORES POST-ACUTE keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.1% here versus 4.5% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does THE SHORES POST-ACUTE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 98% occupancy across 305 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE SHORES POST-ACUTE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does THE SHORES POST-ACUTE lag behind other San Diego options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.8 stars across 21 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around San Diego
San Diego sits in San Diego County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 467,737 (14.1%)
- Median age
- 36.1 years
- Median household income
- $82,426
- Median home value
- $595,600
Demographics for San Diego County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near San Diego.
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