La Jolla Post-Acute
La Jolla, San Diego County, California · CCN 056017 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Covenant Care (12 facilities, chain average 2.8 stars)
CMS rates La Jolla Post-Acute 4 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 161 certified beds, 142 residents a day on average. 43 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | CMS withheld this rating (footnote 20) |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | — / 2 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.90608 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.46931 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.63969 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 49.3% (registered nurses 71.4%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-24 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0814 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-24 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0638 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-24 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0636 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-24 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-24 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-24 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-24 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-03-03 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-03 |
| 2024-04-17 complaint survey |
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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-17 |
| 2024-04-17 complaint survey |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-17 |
| 2024-04-15 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-15 complaint survey |
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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-01-10 complaint survey |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-06 |
| 2023-10-06 complaint survey |
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 · tag F0656 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-18 |
| 2023-10-06 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-18 |
| 2022-04-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0573 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0583 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | 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 · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0685 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0756 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0803 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | 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 · tag F0806 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | 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 · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-05-06 |
| 2019-08-09 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-09-27 |
| 2019-08-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-09-27 |
| 2019-08-09 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0554 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-09-27 |
| 2019-08-09 | 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 · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-09-27 |
| 2019-08-09 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-09-27 |
| 2019-08-09 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-09-27 |
| 2019-08-09 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0694 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-09-27 |
| 2019-08-09 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-09-27 |
| 2019-08-09 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-09-27 |
| 2019-08-09 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-09-27 |
| 2019-08-09 | 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. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0849 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-09-27 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Care California, LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2008-07-17 |
| Centre Capital Investors V, Lp Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2008-07-17 |
| Centre Covenant Purchaser (B), LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2008-07-17 |
| Centre Covenant Purchaser (Q), LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2008-07-17 |
| Centre Covenant Purchaser (S), LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2008-12-19 |
| Centre V Secondary Fund, L.P. Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2008-07-17 |
| Covenant Care, LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2008-07-17 |
| Covenant Holdco, LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2008-07-17 |
| Covenant Subco, LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2008-07-17 |
| State Treasurer Of Mich Custodian Of Public School Empl Rtmnt Systems Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2008-12-19 |
| Stockwell Fund II Lp Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2008-07-17 |
| Midcap Funding IV Trust Organization | 5% or greater security interest | — | 2014-02-20 |
| Evans, Mary Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2008-07-17 |
| Levin, Robert Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2008-07-17 |
| Sims, Christine Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2008-07-17 |
| Torok, Andrew Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2008-07-17 |
| Ashley, Dava Individual | corporate officer | — | 2018-05-17 |
| Carney, Kevin Individual | corporate officer | — | 2013-11-01 |
| Evans, Mary Individual | corporate officer | — | 2013-11-01 |
| Hassell, Lance Individual | corporate officer | — | 2018-05-17 |
| Levin, Robert Individual | corporate officer | — | 2013-11-01 |
| Sims, Christine Individual | corporate officer | — | 2013-11-01 |
| Torok, Andrew Individual | corporate officer | — | 2013-11-01 |
| Ashley, Dava Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-03-26 |
| Evans, Mary Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2006-04-14 |
| Hassell, Lance Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-05-17 |
| Levin, Robert Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2006-04-14 |
| Sims, Christine Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2006-04-14 |
| Sparks, Carol Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2005-09-01 |
What changed
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in San Diego County.