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Sharp Chula Vista Med Ctr SNF
751 Medical Center Court, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Sharp Chula Vista Med Ctr SNF is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Chula Vista, California, certified for 100 beds and caring for about 80 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 12, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 34.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident per day (1.4 RN), above the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 21.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | San Diego Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 34 | 35 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 34.0 | 34.2 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 21.6% | 37.5% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (83 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 26 Feb 2026, 10 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×22 E ×11
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Jul 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jul 2024 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | E | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 21.6%, RNs 15.6%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.0% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.8% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.9% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.0% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp Healthcare | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/1989 |
| Sharp Healthcare | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/1989 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in San Diego County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Hills Nursing Center | La Mesa | 100 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 37.0 | $13K | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Arroyo Vista Nursing Center | San Diego | 53 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 49.1 | — | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute | San Diego | 45 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 50 | 111.1 | $87K | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Bradley Court | El Cajon | 56 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 33.9 | — | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Carlsbad By the Sea | Carlsbad | 33 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 24.2 | — | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Escondido Post Acute | Escondido | 180 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 42 | 23.3 | — | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Friendship Manor Nursing & Rehab Center | National City | 104 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 29 | 27.9 | $297K | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Glenbrook | Carlsbad | 94 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 25.5 | $9K | 19 Sep 2025 |
All 83 facilities in San Diego County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Sharp Chula Vista Med Ctr SNF been cited for?
34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Sharp Chula Vista Med Ctr SNF been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Sharp Chula Vista Med Ctr SNF compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sharp Chula Vista Med Ctr SNF?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Sharp Healthcare. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sharp Chula Vista Med Ctr SNF last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Feb 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.