Pacifica El Norte
The state lists 3 state inspections, 15 complaint visits, 9 citations, 8 substantiated allegations; last visit 2026-09-30. Listing last updated 2026-11-07.
Public record summary
About this facility — Pacifica El Norte
Pacifica El Norte is a licensed assisted living community in Escondido, California. It is licensed for 101 beds — well above the median for assisted living communities in California (6 beds).
It is one of 109 senior care facilities in Escondido and 8,982 assisted living communities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
This listing draws on the federal NPI registry (NPPES), and was last updated on November 7, 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
State inspection record
The state lists 3 state inspections, 15 complaint visits, 9 citations, 8 substantiated allegations. License status: Licensed.
License notes from the state: THE FACILITY SERVES ELDERLY RESIDENTS; AGES 60 AND ABOVE; ALL OF WHOM MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY; 10 OF WHICH MAY BE BEDRIDDEN; HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR 18 RESIDENTS; APPROVED FOR DELAYED EGRESS. NEW MGMT. CO. (E SCONDIDO EL NORTE MGR. LLC.) EFFECTIVE 2/18/25.
Complaints (12)
| State visit | Allegation outcomes | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 09/22/2025 | 1 unfounded | None |
| 05/20/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 04/04/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 03/30/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 03/29/2025 | 2 substantiated | 2 Type B |
| 03/18/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 03/18/2025 | 2 substantiated, 4 unsubstantiated | 2 Type B |
| 03/07/2025 | 2 substantiated, 4 unsubstantiated | 2 Type B |
| 03/07/2025 | 2 substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated | 2 Type B |
| 02/21/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 01/15/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 04/11/2024 | 2 unsubstantiated | None |
Inspections (3)
| Date |
|---|
| 02/06/2026 |
| 01/15/2025 |
| 02/07/2024 |
Source: California Community Care Licensing, facility 374604545, read 2026-11-07. Type A citations involve immediate risk to residents; Type B citations could become one. Substantiated means the state found the allegation valid. See the state's record.
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Who to contact in California
- Licensing: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, Adult and Senior Care Program · Look up a license
- 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 Health Downtown Campus, about 1.3 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos, about 4.4 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Palomar Medical Center Poway, about 10 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- California Emergency Physicians Medical Group, a Professional, Escondido, about 0.1 miles. 34 state visits on record.
- Las Villa Del Norte, Escondido, about 0.2 miles. 34 state visits on record.
- Avocado Creek, Escondido, about 0.6 miles. 5 state visits on record.
- Silverado Senior Living-escondido, Escondido, about 0.7 miles. 8 state visits on record.
- Escondido Post Acute, Escondido, about 0.9 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.