The Cove at La JollaCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 7160 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
- CCN
- 555545
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 59
- Chain
- The Ensign Group
- Residents per day
- 51
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives The Cove at La Jolla an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 16 May 2025. The latest survey cycle has 7 health citations. The median for nursing homes in California is 14. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in California (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | San Diego County median | California median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 83 homes in the county, 1,165 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | California median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 16 May 2025 | 7 | 14 |
| Cycle 2 | 6 Jun 2024 | 6 | 14 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 8 | 15 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 7 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | 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 | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 6 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 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 | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 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 | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 8 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2024 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jan 2024 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 29 Aug 2023 | 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 | 31 Aug 2023 |
| 9 Dec 2021 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2022 |
| 9 Dec 2021 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2022 |
| 9 Dec 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2022 |
| 9 Dec 2021 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2022 |
| 9 Dec 2021 | F0920 | Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | California median | California average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.95 | 4.20 | 4.52 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.25 | 0.50 | 0.67 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.32 | 1.20 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.39 | 2.65 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 4.21 | 3.80 | 4.09 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 44.6%
- Nurse staff turnover, California median
- 36.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 55.6%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 5.6% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.6% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 2.6% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.0% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 1.9% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Nautilus Healthcare, Inc.
- Chain
- The Ensign Group (342 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twomagnets LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Dec 2014 | |
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | 1 Dec 2014 |
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Other homes in San Diego County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Jolla Post-Acute | La Jolla | 4 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 24 Apr 2025 | |
| The Springs at Pacific Regent | San Diego | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 6 Aug 2025 | |
| Vi at La Jolla Village | San Diego | 5 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 28 Aug 2025 | |
| Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home | San Diego | 5 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 8 May 2025 | |
| The Pavilion at Ocean Point | San Diego | 2 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 2 Mar 2026 | |
| Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF | San Diego | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 11 Mar 2026 | |
| The Shores Post-Acute | San Diego | 3 of 5 | 20 | $0 | 5 Dec 2024 | |
| Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center | San Diego | 5 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 9 Jan 2025 | |
| Mission Hills Post Acute Care | San Diego | 4 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 19 Jun 2025 | |
| Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute | San Diego | 5 of 5 | 8 | $87,153 | 12 Dec 2024 | |
| Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | San Diego | 4 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 15 May 2025 | |
| St. Pauls Health Care Center | San Diego | 2 of 5 | 27 | $44,890 | 26 Jun 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of The Cove at La Jolla (CCN 555545). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/the-cove-at-la-jolla-la-jolla-ca-555545/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was The Cove at La Jolla last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 16 May 2025. It was a standard survey. It gave 7 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 6 Jun 2024.
- Who operates The Cove at La Jolla?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain The Ensign Group. The CMS ownership file names Twomagnets LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is The Cove at La Jolla a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 5 homes in California as Special Focus Facilities and 31 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.