University Care Center
5602 University Ave · San Diego, CA · 92105 · 6195831993
87 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pacs Group
- 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.
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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.00 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.77 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (43 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 7, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 7, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B May 7, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025 · 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 February 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 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 December 13, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2024 · 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 July 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 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 December 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 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 November 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected September 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2023
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected March 16, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 16, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 17, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 16, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055328 · certified since January 10, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.