Casa Palmera
Rehab Center · Del Mar, CA
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What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Rehab Center
The city
Living in Del Mar, CA
Del Mar is a small coastal city in San Diego County known for its oceanfront racetrack, fairgrounds, and broad sandy beaches. The compact downtown area along Camino del Mar has casual restaurants and boutique shops. The city has a calm residential character with limited nightlife.
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- State price level · California
- 11% above the national average
- State index 110.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $3,501/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $199,152/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
Casa Palmera is a nationally recognized subacute residential treatment center located in Del Mar, California, specializing in drug rehabilitation, alcohol addiction treatment, and treatment for mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma disorders.
- Rehab Center · Del Mar
More about Casa Palmera
The facility offers a behavioral health-focused nursing environment distinct from traditional acute care hospitals, integrating nursing care with therapy and social services to support patients through recovery. Nursing roles at Casa Palmera include Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Clinical Supervisors, with supervisory positions responsible for coordinating nursing activities, overseeing personnel, and ensuring facility regulation compliance. Employee reviews reflect a mixed experience, with appreciation for the supportive environment and learning opportunities, but notable concerns regarding work-life balance, management quality, and career advancement prospects. The overall Indeed rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars across 41 reviews suggests a workplace with both strengths and areas for improvement.
Casa Palmera's mission centers on providing comprehensive residential treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions including mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. The facility emphasizes an integrated care model combining nursing, therapy, and community/social services.
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Culture and working life
What to consider
Indeed reports an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 41 employee reviews. Detailed sub-ratings show Work-life balance at 2.9/5, Pay and benefits at 3.0/5, Job security and advancement at 2.7/5, Management at 2.6/5, and Culture at 2.6/5. Positive themes cited by employees include a feeling of personal appreciation, a supportive environment, and the ability to learn new things. Glassdoor listings reference 22 reviews but content was inaccessible due to security restrictions. The lower scores in management, culture, and job security suggest notable employee dissatisfaction in those areas, while pay and work-life balance received middling marks.
The good
- Supportive environment noted by employees in reviews
- Feeling of personal appreciation from leadership
- Opportunities to learn new things in a behavioral health setting
- Nationally recognized treatment center with a specialized focus
- Multidisciplinary care model integrating nursing with therapy and social services
The hard parts
- Low management rating of 2.6 out of 5 on Indeed, signaling leadership concerns
- Work-life balance rated below average at 2.9 out of 5
- Job security and advancement opportunities rated poorly at 2.7 out of 5
- Culture rated 2.6 out of 5, the lowest sub-score, indicating workplace culture challenges
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