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
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
THE COVE AT LA JOLLA has an overall 5 out of 5 stars, with 4-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 5-star quality measures. It reports 4.95 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, with $0 in fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included equipment safety, accident hazards/supervision, and food temperature/palatability.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.9547 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 4.9547.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.25
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.32
- Nurse aides
- 2.39
- Weekend nursing
- 4.21
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 45%
Registered nurse turnover: 56%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—1.9%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
—5%—
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
—0%—
Residents with a urinary tract infection
—10%—
Residents who lost too much weight
—0%—
Residents who were physically restrained
—0%—
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—0%—
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—2.6%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—10%—
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
—0%—
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
—13.8%—
Residents with depressive symptoms
—6.6%—
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.2%100%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 · 346 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 51 residents on an average day (86% of 59 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 33 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.