For profit - Corporation ·
59 certified beds ·
Medicare
· Part of The Ensign Group (329 facilities)
Top Rated Facility
5
Overall CMS Rating
★★★★★
The Cove At La Jolla is a Medicare-certified nursing home in La Jolla, California. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.82 hours per resident per day, above the California average of 4.51. Its most recent inspection on May 16, 2025 cited 7 deficiencies.
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Health Inspections
★★★★☆ 4/5
Staffing
★★★★☆ 4/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★★☆ 4/5
How The Cove At La Jolla compares
This facility vs. the California and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
California avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
4.82
4.51
3.89
above avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
0.96
0.65
0.68
above avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.48
2.64
2.34
below avg
Nursing staff turnover
68.8%
38.1%
46.4%
above avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
7.0
15.4
9.5
below avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
4.82
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.96
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.37
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.48
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
4.17
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
68.8%
Registered Nurses
64.3%
Administrator Changes0 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
May 16, 2025
Most Recent Inspection Date
7
Total Deficiencies Found
40
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at The Cove At La Jolla
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · May 16, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · May 16, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · May 16, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · May 16, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · May 16, 2025
Potential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · May 16, 2025
Potential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies · May 16, 2025
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jun 6, 2024
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Jun 6, 2024
Potential for harm
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Administration Deficiencies · Jun 6, 2024
Potential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Jun 6, 2024
Potential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Jun 6, 2024
About This Facility
Address
7160 Fay Avenue La Jolla, CA 92037
CMS Certification #
555545
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
59
Avg Residents/Day
50.9
Provider Type
Medicare
First Certified
1993-03-12
Chain
The Ensign Group (329 facilities)
Setting
Urban
Part of The Ensign Group
329
Facilities Nationwide
The Ensign Group operates 329 nursing facilities across the United States.
CMS gives The Cove At La Jolla an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 4/5 for staffing and 4/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
The Cove At La Jolla reports 4.82 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the California average of 4.51.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 7 deficiencies.
The Cove At La Jolla is certified for 59 beds.
Admissions at The Cove At La Jolla
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (858) 459-4361. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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