Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista
700 East Naples Court · Chula Vista, CA · 91911 · 6194826010
180 certified beds Government - State Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.60 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.02 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 17% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,018 |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026 · 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 April 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2026
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.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2026
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
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.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 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 March 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 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 October 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G June 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
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.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
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 April 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
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.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
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.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555795 · certified since July 18, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.