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Village Square Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home Facility

1586 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078

Nursing Home Care Senior Living
Village Square Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Village Square Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a senior care community located in San Marcos, CA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the San Marcos area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (760) 471-2986.

Operated by Mariner Health Care, which runs 16 communities in our directory.

With 118 beds, Village Square Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in San Marcos average about 41 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 96% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2025 and recorded 5 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 38%.

The community is located in San Diego County, CA.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 42 problems at Village Square Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 11 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Pharmacy Service

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

    Inspected March 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by April 10, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Pharmacy Service

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

    Inspected February 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 27, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nutrition and Dietary

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

    Inspected May 2025. Corrected by June 6, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

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

    Inspected May 2025. Corrected by June 6, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

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

    Inspected May 2025. Corrected by June 6, 2025.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Village Square Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type Non profit - Corporation
  • Beds / units 118
  • Occupancy 96%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 4.1
  • Annual staff turnover 38%
  • Last health inspection May 2025

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