Villa Rancho Bernardo Care Center
Villa Rancho Bernardo Care Center – Medicare Certified Since 1988
Villa Rancho Bernardo Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located in San Diego, California. This facility has been serving the community for 38 years. A Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with activities of daily living for patients who need skilled nursing or rehabilitation services on a daily basis.
This facility has 299 certified beds with a current occupancy rate of 97% (averaging 290 residents per day), which is very high. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24-hour nursing care for patients who need rehabilitation services after a hospital stay or ongoing care for chronic conditions. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistance with daily activities.
Staffing Levels: Based on CMS payroll data, this facility provides approximately 4 hours of total nursing care per resident per day (2.56 hours from CNAs, 0.65 hours from LPNs, 0.79 hours from RNs). Physical therapy staffing is 0.06 hours per resident per day. This staffing level meets research-recommended quality thresholds.
Medicare Quality Ratings: According to CMS, Villa Rancho Bernardo Care Center has an overall quality rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. Individual category ratings are: health inspection: 4 stars, staffing: 4 stars, quality measures: 4 stars.
Medicare Coverage: Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days. Days 1-20 are fully covered by Medicare, days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance payment. Many residents also use Medicaid, private insurance, or pay privately for long-term stays.
Questions to Ask: When visiting a nursing home, ask about: staff-to-resident ratios and RN coverage around the clock, how they handle medical emergencies, activities and therapy programs, how they communicate with families, their approach to falls prevention, and policies for managing resident complaints.
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Quality ratings and facility data are updated periodically by CMS. We recommend verifying current information at Medicare Care Compare.
Local Comparison Snapshot
How Villa Rancho Bernardo Care... compares to 83 facilities in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
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Data from CMS Medicare Compare and Payroll-Based Journal. Area averages based on 83 facilities in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
Ratings and staffing data typically reflect the most recent quarterly reporting period available.
Medicare Star Ratings
Official CMS ratings based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Data as of December 2025
Star Ratings History
Quarterly performance from 2013-2026
How Does This Facility Compare?
Compared to 83 other nursing homes in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
Based on CMS Medicare star ratings. Higher ratings indicate better performance.
Staffing Hours per Resident Day
Staffing data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Higher hours generally indicate more direct care time.
Staff Turnover Rate
Lower turnover rates generally indicate a more stable workforce and better continuity of care.
Agency/Contract Staff Usage
Lower agency usage often indicates better staff retention. High agency rates (>30%) may suggest staffing challenges.
Agency Staff Trends
Historical agency/contract staff usage by role
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ). Agency % = contractor hours / total hours.
Direct Care Staffing
Average minutes of direct nursing care per resident per day
Data as of December 2025
Staffing Trends
Direct care minutes per resident per day
Occupancy Rate History
Average daily residents as a percentage of certified beds
Data from CMS Provider Info files. Occupancy = Average Residents per Day / Certified Beds.
Staff Turnover History
Annual percentage of nursing staff who left the facility
Data as of December 2025
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Turnover = staff who left during the year / total staff.
Average Daily Rate
Average daily charge for care at this facility
Based on CMS Cost Report data (inpatient revenue ÷ total patient days)
Data Source: Financial data from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports. Data typically lags 1-2 years. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for financial or care decisions. CareListings does not guarantee accuracy.
Financial Health
Comprehensive financial indicators from CMS Cost Reports
Data from fiscal year 2023 (most recent available - cost report data lags ~2 years)
Staff Investment: Higher spending per resident often correlates with better care quality.
Payer Mix: Shows revenue sources. Higher Medicare % typically means more post-acute/rehab care; higher Medicaid % indicates more long-term care residents.
Nonprofit/Government: May operate with lower margins while still providing quality care due to community mission.
Data Source: All financial data on this page comes from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports submitted by the facility to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for any financial or care decisions. Cost report data typically lags 1-2 years. CareListings does not guarantee the accuracy of this data.
Who Stays Here
Breakdown of residents by payment type
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Average Length of Stay
How long residents typically stay at this facility
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Services
Comprehensive skilled nursing services, rehabilitation programs, and medical care in SAN DIEGO
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Reviews
After several hospital visits, my father needed a place to recover and receive skilled care before coming home. My family has been so grateful to have my father cared for by the team here. I was lucky to work with Ray from admissions to organize my father's stay. The admissions team made our transition here stress-free during a difficult time. My father is very pleased with the care from the nurses and therapy team. The staff communicates with our family daily to update us on his progress. The facility is organized, exceptionally clean, and very well-maintained. Knowing my father is in a safe and supportive environment has given my family great peace of mind. This is a wonderful care facility.
o Whom It May Concern, I am writing to express my deepest gratitude and appreciation for the outstanding care and support provided by the staff at Villa Rancho Bernardo Rehab Center. During my 91-year-old mother’s stay, I witnessed firsthand the incredible dedication, kindness, and professionalism of the entire team. The staff consistently demonstrated a warm and friendly attitude, treating patients and guests alike with genuine compassion and respect. It was clear that they care deeply about the well-being and comfort of everyone under their care. Their attentiveness, hard work, and responsibility did not go unnoticed. From daily assistance to emotional support, they ensured that every detail was taken care of, making this experience as comfortable and positive as possible not only for my mother but for the other patients as well. This level of service reflects not only the exceptional quality of the staff but also the strong and effective supervision behind the scenes. It is clear that Villa Rancho Bernardo is a place where people are truly cared for—with heart and professionalism. Thank you once again for all the hard work and dedication. It has made a meaningful difference in our lives. ⸻
Villa Rancho Bernardo has been absolutely wonderful. The staff here are incredibly kind, attentive, and professional; you can truly feel how much they care for the residents. Every interaction has been warm and respectful, and the level of compassion shown makes such a difference. The care provided is top-notch, and it gives great peace of mind knowing that loved ones are in such capable and caring hands. I’m so grateful for the team at Villa Rancho Bernardo… they go above and beyond every single day.
We were initially offered a few nursing home options when my father was discharged from the hospital after surgery for rehab. We chose the one closest to our home—Villa Rancho Bernardo—and it turned out to be a great choice from admission to discharge. The staff were friendly and attentive, and my family felt comfortable leaving my father in their care. My father mentioned that he had good rehab sessions with both occupational and physical therapy. He also really enjoyed eating in the dining room or on the patio, which helped him avoid feeling confined to his shared room. Convenient parking near the entrance was another plus. If rehab is ever needed for anyone, our family would highly recommend Villa Rancho Bernardo. Valerie, Escondido
Date of admission is today 08/31-2025. The staff are very nice and very friendly very accommodating and the patient and family feels welcome . The room is clean roomy with right ventilation . The staff knows what they are doing . They assist patient with his needs . They changed the beddings for the second time without complaint. The facility itself is so clean no bad smell or pee smell whatsoever. Very helpful for family members to know that their loved ones are in good hands
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