Escondido Post Acute Rehab

Following my fathers 3rd fall in 1 month and being admitted to Palomar hospital for 3 wks, my father was then admitted here. He was kept at EPAR for 4 wks, where I received instructions that he would continue to receive rehabilitation and therapy to help with his speech and mobility so long as he kept improving his therapy. Prior to being admitted at EPAR, he was able to walk somewhat, though not far, but had some difficulty getting out of a chair. When he left the facility, he could barely stand up let along walk at all. His condition appeared worse after his stay. The facility seemed in disarray every time I visited and it was hard to find staff to talk with regarding his care besides the social worker both in person and on the phone. The social worker was helpful and helped order him a brand new wheelchair for when he left, which was great. However, when I went to pick him up, the discharge nurse knew nothing about a wheelchair until I mentioned that their social worker had ordered him one. When they went to look for it, surprise surprise, it was hiding in his own room! How hard is it to notice a new wheelchair for a patient that cant walk in the patients room? He also complained about pain and without investigating the symptoms of the pain, they simply administered some drug for the pain. I believe this facility kept my father for as long as possible for the month in order to bill his Medicare for their services which did anything but help improve my fathers condition. I do not recommend this facility for rehabilitating anyone.
Mar 30th, 2024

THEY NEVER ANSWER THE PHONE
Feb 19th, 2024

Worst place to recovery. Did not have a good experience with staff. They were not on time or totally forgot to give antibiotics. Did not wear gloves. Poor hygiene. Would not recommend at all.
Dec 27th, 2023

Like most facilities, it could use a coat of paint and some new furniture. I give it 5 stars because of the staff, specifically the nurses and CNAs. My dad was here 6 weeks recovering from an infection and I almost cried when I hugged Destiny and said goodbye. She was amazing! Francis, Alma, Wendy, Kevin and Tine were also top notch. They showed real care and concern. They are excellent at what they do. I would recommend this to anyone in need of rehab after surgery or a hospital stay.
Dec 11th, 2023

My husband Alberto Calaunan suffered from a stroke last June 4, 2023. This is his second stroke after 18 years. After 10 days stay at Palomar Hospital, he was taken to Escondido Post Acute and is still in the facility up to this date. he feels at home here. The nursing staff is very caring and attentive to his needs. There is a rehab program which the therapists follow. My husband had undergone speech, physical and occupational therapy. There is also a follow up therapy which is 3x a week by RNAs . The food is catered according to his health condition. there is a doctor that checks him up once a week. at the back of the facility is a pretty garden where clients can go if they like a change in surroundings. I highly recommend Escondido Post Acute for patients that need rehabilitation. This is just like home away from home.
Jan 6th, 2024