Veterans Home of California - Chula VistaCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 700 East Naples Court, Chula Vista, CA 91911
- CCN
- 555795
- Ownership type
- Government, state
- Certified beds
- 180
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 110
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 16 Jan 2026. The latest survey cycle has 7 health citations. The median for nursing homes in California is 14. CMS lists 1 fine of $8,018 for this home in its penalties file.
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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 | 5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 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 Jan 2026 | 7 | 14 |
| Cycle 2 | 30 Jan 2025 | 12 | 14 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 16 | 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 | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 16 Jan 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Jan 2026 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Jan 2026 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0620 | Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 12 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | 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 | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 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 | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 1 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 | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 16 Aug 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 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 | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 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. | E | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 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 | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Dec 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Nov 2023 |
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.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
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 | 4.80 | 4.20 | 4.52 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.67 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.61 | 1.20 | |
| Nurse aides | 3.19 | 2.65 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 4.24 | 3.80 | 4.09 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 17.3%
- Nurse staff turnover, California median
- 36.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 22.2%
- 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 | 7.0% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.9% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.8% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.1% | 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
- Government, state
- Setting
- Continuing care retirement community
- Legal business name
- Veterans Home of California-Chula Vista
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Home of California-Chula Vista | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Apr 2000 |
| Veterans Home of California-Chula Vista | Operational/managerial control | 1 Apr 2000 | |
| Veterans Home of California-Chula Vista | Adp of the snf | 1 Apr 2000 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in San Diego County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp Chula Vista Med Ctr SNF | Chula Vista | 5 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 26 Feb 2026 | |
| South Bay Post Acute Care | Chula Vista | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 8 May 2025 | |
| Reo Vista Healthcare Center | San Diego | 3 of 5 | 16 | $25,406 | 17 Apr 2025 | |
| Ridgeview Skilled Nursing Facility | San Diego | 5 of 5 | 11 | $33,238 | 12 Jun 2025 | |
| National City Post Acute | National City | 3 of 5 | 23 | $15,652 | 19 Dec 2025 | |
| Friendship Manor Nursing & Rehab Center | National City | 5 of 5 | 2 | $297,367 | 24 Jul 2025 | |
| Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium | National City | 4 of 5 | 13 | $0 | 12 Feb 2026 | |
| Paradise Valley Health Care | National City | 5 of 5 | 8 | $10,036 | 21 Nov 2024 | |
| Castle Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | National City | 4 of 5 | 8 | $10,188 | 27 Mar 2025 | |
| Mount Miguel Covenant Village | Spring Valley | 3 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 7 Aug 2025 | |
| Brighton Place San Diego | San Diego | 1 of 5 | 20 | $0 | 15 Jan 2025 | |
| Bella Vista Health Center | Lemon Grove | 4 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 17 Nov 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 Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista (CCN 555795). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/veterans-home-of-california-chula-vista-chula-vista-ca-555795/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 30 Jun 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 30 Jan 2025.
- Who operates Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as government, state. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names Veterans Home of California-Chula Vista for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista 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.