VILLAGE SQUARE HEALTHCARE CENTER
1586 W. SAN MARCOS BLVD, San Marcos, CA 92078
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How VILLAGE SQUARE HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
VILLAGE SQUARE HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 118-bed for-profit nursing facility in San Marcos, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.0%) is above the California average of 1.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 118 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.0% — better than the California average of 12.1% (26% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.0% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (147% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — better than the California average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.4% — 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 VILLAGE SQUARE HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing VILLAGE SQUARE HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in San Marcos.
What keeps VILLAGE SQUARE HEALTHCARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help VILLAGE SQUARE HEALTHCARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.0% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is VILLAGE SQUARE HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.0% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does VILLAGE SQUARE HEALTHCARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 118 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at VILLAGE SQUARE HEALTHCARE 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 VILLAGE SQUARE HEALTHCARE 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 San Marcos
San Marcos 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 Marcos.
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