Nursing Care Index

The Cove At La Jolla

La Jolla, San Diego County, California · CCN 555545 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of The Ensign Group (342 facilities, chain average 3.2 stars)

CMS rates The Cove At La Jolla 5 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 59 certified beds, 51 residents a day on average. 21 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★★★★★ 5 of 5
Health inspections★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Staffing★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay5 / 4 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing4.95465 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses1.24806 hours per resident per day
Weekend total4.21324 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover44.6% (registered nurses 55.6%)
Administrators who left0

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.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2025-05-16 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
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-06-03
2025-05-16 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-06-03
2025-05-16 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
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-06-03
2025-05-16 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-06-03
2025-05-16 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
2025-06-03
2025-05-16 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
2025-06-03
2025-05-16 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
2025-06-03
2024-06-06 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-06-26
2024-06-06 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
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-06-26
2024-06-06 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-06-26
2024-06-06 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
2024-06-26
2024-06-06 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
2024-06-26
2024-06-06 Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0865
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-06-26
2024-01-17
complaint survey
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0773
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-01-26
2023-09-28
complaint survey
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-17
2023-08-29
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
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-08-31
2021-12-09 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0908
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-01-20
2021-12-09 Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0802
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-01-20
2021-12-09 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-01-20
2021-12-09 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
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-01-20
2021-12-09 Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0920
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-01-20

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.

NameRoleShareSince
Ensign Services Inc.
Organization
adp of the snf2014-12-01
Twomagnets LLC
Organization
operational/managerial control2014-12-01
Burnam, Soon
Individual
adp of the snf2025-07-03
Mirkarimi, Kamron
Individual
adp of the snf2025-07-17
Ramesh, Jennifer
Individual
adp of the snf2025-07-17
Oh, Katherine
Individual
corporate director2025-06-01
Sato, Ami
Individual
corporate director2024-09-09
Willits, Adam
Individual
corporate director2024-09-09
Burnam, Soon
Individual
corporate officer2014-09-10
Keetch, Chad
Individual
corporate officer2011-03-01
Port, Barry
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf2025-07-03
Mirkarimi, Kamron
Individual
operational/managerial control2021-05-10
Ramesh, Jennifer
Individual
operational/managerial control2014-12-01

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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.