Helen Bernardy Center D/P Snf
San Diego, CA · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 05A292) · 43 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (858) 966-5833 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Helen Bernardy Center D/P Snf holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Helen Bernardy Center D/P Snf reports total nurse staffing of 7.89 hours per resident per day, including 3.27 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover was not reported in this data.
Helen Bernardy Center D/P Snf has no federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. This data does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Helen Bernardy Center D/P Snf is a government-owned (hospital district) skilled nursing facility in San Diego, California, certified for the Medicaid program since March 1977. The facility is certified for 43 beds and serves an average of 33.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Helen Bernardy Center D/P Snf holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, placing it above the California state average of 3.16. The facility's component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 7.89 hours per resident per day, including 3.27 RN hours per resident per day. No nursing staff turnover figure was provided in this data set.
Regarding regulatory record, CMS reports zero federal fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00 and no payment denials recorded. There is no indication in this data of a CMS abuse icon being displayed for this facility, and no Special Focus Facility designation is noted. There is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is indicated in this data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data reflecting the most recent reporting period available; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Helen Bernardy Center D/P Snf has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is listed as a Medicaid provider in the CMS data provided.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 7.89 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 3.27 RN hours per resident per day, and holds a 4-star staffing rating; turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
This data does not indicate an active abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 43 beds and has an average of 33.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government hospital district, and no chain affiliation is indicated in this data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on March 1, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings—health inspections, staffing, and quality measures—which combine into the overall score; here they are 5, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 8589665833 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 8589665833 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/05A292?state=CA.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/05A292?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.