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Boulder Creek Post Acute

12696 MONTE VISTA ROAD, POWAY, CA, 92064

(858) 487-6242

149 licensed beds

CMS rates Boulder Creek Post Acute 4 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 95 citations across 11 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections4/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

12696 Monte Vista Road

Poway, CA 92064

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Bed capacity

149

CMS facility ID

555206

Care type

Nursing home

County

San Diego

Facility name

Boulder Creek Post Acute

Street address

12696 MONTE VISTA ROAD

City / state / ZIP

Poway, CA 92064

Phone

(858) 487-6242

Website

bouldercreekpa.care

About this facility — Boulder Creek Post Acute

Boulder Creek Post Acute is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Poway, California. It is licensed for 149 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).

It is one of 35 senior care facilities in Poway and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Madison Creek Partners, a group of 13 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Boulder Creek Post Acute 95 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 7 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Madison Creek Partners

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Chief Joseph Trail, Llc

Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2026

Chang, Alan

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2004

Christensen, Covey

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2015

Clegg, Michael

Indirect owner · Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Hopkins, Amber

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Ikerd, John

Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Madison Creek Partners Llc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2015

Mason, Timothy

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Tippet, Llc

Indirect owner — since 2026

White Canyon, Llc

Indirect owner — since 2026

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1985-07-26

CMS overall rating

4 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

14 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2025-02-14

Nurse staffing

3.9 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$536 per day (≈ $16,290/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

80% Medicaid · 6% Medicare · 14% private/other

Occupancy

88% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

4% above the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

149

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 7 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2025-02-14Health inspection14 citations

F-0623

D · No harm found

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2025-03-14

F-0625

D · No harm found

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2025-03-14

F-0644

D · No harm found

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2025-03-14

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-03-14

F-0689

E · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-03-14

F-0694

D · No harm found

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-03-14

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-03-14

F-0756

D · No harm found

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2025-03-14

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-03-14

F-0814

E · No harm foundFood safety

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2025-03-14

F-0842

D · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-03-14

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-03-14

F-0924

D · No harm found

Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

Corrected 2025-03-14

F-0925

E · No harm found

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2025-03-14

2025-01-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0554

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2025-01-27

8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (80 citations)

2024-07-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0655

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2024-08-12

F-0880

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-08-12

2023-12-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-12-21

2022-05-20Health inspection20 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2022-06-19

F-0552

D · No harm found

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2022-06-19

F-0565

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2022-06-19

F-0584

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2022-06-19

F-0585

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected 2022-06-19

F-0604

D · No harm found

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2022-06-19

F-0636

D · No harm found

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected 2022-06-19

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2022-06-19

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2022-06-19

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2022-06-19

F-0675

D · No harm found

Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

Corrected 2022-06-19

F-0676

D · No harm found

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2022-06-19

F-0694

D · No harm found

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2022-06-19

F-0732

D · No harm found

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2022-06-19

F-0803

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2022-06-19

F-0804

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2022-06-19

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-06-19

F-0908

D · No harm found

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2022-06-19

F-0919

F · No harm found

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2022-06-19

F-0921

D · No harm found

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2022-06-19

2019-10-31Health inspection21 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2019-11-30

F-0578

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2019-11-30

F-0656

E · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2019-11-30

F-0676

D · No harm found

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2019-11-30

F-0685

D · No harm found

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2019-11-30

F-0688

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2019-11-30

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2019-11-30

F-0690

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2019-11-30

F-0692

D · No harm found

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2019-11-30

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2019-11-30

F-0697

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2019-11-30

F-0755

D · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2019-11-30

F-0758

D · No harm found

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2019-11-30

F-0761

D · No harm found

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2019-11-30

F-0790

D · No harm found

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Corrected 2019-11-30

F-0803

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2019-11-30

F-0804

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2019-11-30

F-0812

D · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2019-11-30

F-0839

D · No harm found

Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

Corrected 2019-11-30

F-0842

D · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2019-11-30

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2019-11-30

2025-02-14Fire-safety inspection9 citations

E-0041

F · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2025-03-26

K-0161

D · No harm found

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2025-03-26

K-0271

E · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2025-03-26

K-0345

C · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-03-26

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-03-26

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-03-26

K-0741

F · No harm found

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2025-03-26

K-0753

E · No harm found

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2025-03-26

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-03-26

2024-04-24Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

K-0354

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2024-05-30

2022-05-20Fire-safety inspection18 citations

E-0018

D · No harm found

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

Corrected 2022-06-23

E-0030

D · No harm found

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2022-06-23

E-0031

D · No harm found

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2022-06-23

E-0037

D · No harm found

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2022-06-23

E-0039

D · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2022-06-23

E-0041

D · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2022-06-23

K-0161

D · No harm found

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2022-06-23

K-0222

D · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2022-06-23

K-0223

D · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2022-06-23

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2022-06-23

K-0342

D · No harm found

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

Corrected 2022-06-23

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-06-23

K-0355

D · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2022-06-23

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-06-23

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2022-06-23

K-0511

D · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2022-06-23

K-0919

D · No harm found

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2022-06-23

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-06-23

2019-10-31Fire-safety inspection8 citations

E-0032

D · No harm found

Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

Corrected 2019-12-23

K-0271

D · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2019-12-23

K-0342

E · No harm found

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

Corrected 2019-12-23

K-0346

F · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2019-12-23

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-12-23

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2019-12-23

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2019-12-23

K-0923

D · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2019-12-23

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 555206.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in California.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 81% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 65

Federal fines, 3 years

No federal fines on record

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.9

Higher than 11% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 4.3

Nursing staff turnover, annual

27%

Higher than 20% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 36%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the California average on 14 and worse on 2. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	4.2%	10.2%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	2.8%	4.1%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.2%	0.7%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.4%	1.2%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	4.8%	7.6%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	0.4%	1.6%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.8%	98.7%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	3.9%	8.9%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	16.0%	13.7%	19.5%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	97.9%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	0.6%	4.3%	4.5%	Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	4.8%	9.8%	18.3%	Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	22.3%	12.3%	15.4%	Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.49	2.21	1.81	Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.49	1.50	1.69	Near state average

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.7%	94.6%	82.3%	Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	1.3%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	94.1%	93.1%	80.1%	Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	16.9%	22.6%	23.4%	Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	7.6%	11.1%	11.8%	Better than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0880 4 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F-0656 3 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
K-0353 3 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K-0363 3 inspections. Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
E-0041 2 inspections. Implement emergency and standby power systems.

What its owners also hold

White Canyon, Llc has an ownership stake on file at 8 nursing homes, averaging 3.1 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Tippet, Llc has an ownership stake on file at 8 nursing homes, averaging 3.1 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Chief Joseph Trail, Llc has an ownership stake on file at 8 nursing homes, averaging 3.1 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.

Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in California

Licensing: California Department of Public Health, Center for Health Care Quality, Licensing and Certification
File a complaint: 844-538-8766 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-231-4024. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 833-401-0832. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Palomar Medical Center Poway, about 0.5 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Palomar Health Downtown Campus, about 9.2 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos, about 12 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Poway Gardens Senior Living - Magnolias, Poway, about 0.1 miles. 2 state visits on record.
Sabra West Coast Operations I, Poway, about 0.2 miles. 2 state visits on record.
Poway Gardens Senior Living - the Palms, Poway, about 0.2 miles. 3 state visits on record.
Poway Gardens Memory Care, Poway, about 0.2 miles. 2 state visits on record.
Poway Gardens Senior Living Maples, Poway, about 0.3 miles. 1 state visits on record.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

3.880 ratings on Google

★★★★★Georgette Black · 2026-07-11 · via Google
“I've had a good experience at Boulder Creek. I've lived here 5 years. They have a very supportive staff. We have 24/7 nursing support, CNA's and nurses. We have wound care, podiatry, dentistry, XRay, optometry, Respiratory Therapists, maintenance, laundry, 3 meals a day and snacks. We have a nice courtyard with flowers. The majority of the rooms have showers. We also have vending machines for thos…”

★★★★★Elizabeth Genova · 2026-06-02 · via Google
“Hi, my name is Elizabeth Genova and I’m residing . at Boulder Creek Post Acute and I’m just want to say something about staying in this place. I wanna encourage everybody and their family that’s out there who could see this post, to come and visit this place. Boulder Creek is a very nice facility and the people here are loving and caring and they protect the other residents and I. Tim is the Admin…”

★★★★★Steven Sakaki · 2026-06-11 · via Google
“I had a great experience at Boulder Creek Post Acute. The staff are professional, friendly, yet firm to ensure patients were receiving the best therapy. I really appreciate that the medical staff listen to the patients and explain things like the exercises and the food. It helps educate the patients.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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