The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited December 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
THE COVE AT LA JOLLA
LA JOLLA, CA · Medicare-certified · 59 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
5 of 5 overall
THE COVE AT LA JOLLA has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures and staffing, and reported nurse staffing of 4.80 hours per resident per day above the federal benchmark of 4.1. It had a 4-star health inspection rating, no fines in the last 24 months, and recent cited issues related to equipment safety, accident hazards/supervision, and food temperature.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.7991 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 16, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.7991.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.08
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.28
- Nurse aides
- 2.44
- Weekend nursing
- 4.26
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 58%
Registered nurse turnover: 58%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
0%Steady
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.8%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.6%Steady
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.9%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
0%Steady
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.8%Steady
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
2.9%Steady
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8.5%Steady
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.5%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.2%Steady
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.7%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
99.7%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited June 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 338 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 52.1 residents on an average day (88% of 59 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 33 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.