La Jolla Post-Acute
La Jolla, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056017) · 161 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: — · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (858) 453-5810 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
La Jolla Post-Acute has a CMS overall star rating of 4, which is above the California state average of about 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
La Jolla Post-Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 3.91 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 49.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 stars.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for La Jolla Post-Acute, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation appears in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
La Jolla Post-Acute is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in La Jolla, San Diego County, California. The facility is certified for 161 beds and reports an average daily census of 141.6 residents. It has been certified since September 1990 and operates as a for-profit corporation. According to CMS Care Compare data, La Jolla Post-Acute is part of the Covenant Care chain, which includes 12 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars.
CMS assigns the facility an overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. The health inspection rating is 4 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is not provided in this data, and the staffing rating is 3 stars. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.90608 hours per resident per day, including 0.46931 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.3%.
Regarding regulatory history, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — meaning La Jolla Post-Acute has no federal fines on record according to the available data. No abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation is present in this dataset. There is no record of a change in ownership within the last 12 months.
Families evaluating this facility should consult CMS's Medicare Care Compare website directly for the most current inspection reports, quality measures, and any updates beyond this data snapshot, which reflects CMS Care Compare figures as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
La Jolla Post-Acute has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.91 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 49.3% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 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?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data for La Jolla Post-Acute.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 161 beds and reports an average daily census of 141.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Covenant Care chain, which has 12 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 30, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4, 4, and 3 stars respectively, with QM rating not provided in this data.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact the facility at 8584535810 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS dataset; contact the facility directly at 8584535810 to arrange a tour and ask about specific services.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection reports and ratings at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056017?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.