Jacob Healthcare Center
4075 54th St. · San Diego, CA · 92105 · 6195825168
128 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Links Healthcare Group
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 81 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.64 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.96 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.38 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected February 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected February 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected February 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 15, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 15, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 27, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
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.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055508 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.