South Bay Post Acute Care
Chula Vista, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555873) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (619) 426-8611 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South Bay Post Acute Care has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
South Bay Post Acute Care reports 4.23 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.6% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
South Bay Post Acute Care has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS; no abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
South Bay Post Acute Care is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Chula Vista, San Diego County, California. It is certified for 99 beds with an average of 93.3 residents. The facility is organized as a For profit - Limited Liability company and has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since July 23, 2011.
According to CMS Care Compare data, South Bay Post Acute Care holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 5, Quality Measure (QM) rating of 4, and Staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.23 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.6%.
CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility designation is noted.
South Bay Post Acute Care is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months according to available data.
Source: CMS 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?
South Bay Post Acute Care has an overall CMS 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?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.23 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.95 RN hours per resident per day, and a 40.6% nursing staff turnover rate.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an 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 99 beds and has an average of 93.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a For profit - Limited Liability company and is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 23, 2011.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes four ratings — overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — which together summarize a facility's inspection results, staffing levels, and quality of care outcomes.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6194268611 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6194268611 for arrangements and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
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/555873?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.