La Jolla Post-Acute
2552 Torrey Pines Rd · La Jolla, CA · 92037 · 8584535810
161 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Covenant Care
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 78 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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.78 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.40 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (43 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
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 May 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 24, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 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 May 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2022
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected May 6, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2022
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected May 6, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 6, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 6, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 6, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2022
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected May 6, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 6, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 6, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2022
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 6, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 6, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056017 · certified since September 30, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.