St. Pauls Health Care Center
San Diego, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555144) · 59 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $44,890
Phone: (619) 239-8687 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St. Pauls Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
St. Pauls Health Care Center reports 4.78 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.5%.
CMS records show St. Pauls Health Care Center has 1 federal fine totaling $44,890.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS also displays an abuse icon for this facility, meaning families should review its inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
St. Pauls Health Care Center is a nonprofit corporation-owned nursing home in San Diego, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since September 1991. The facility is certified for 59 beds and has an average daily census of 53.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, St. Pauls Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.78 per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $44,890.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials.
CMS displays an abuse icon for this facility, indicating that CMS has flagged a citation related to abuse in its inspection history. Families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
There is no indication in the data that this facility is part of a chain, and there has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; consult Care Compare directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
St. Pauls Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.78 hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day, with staff turnover of 62.5% and a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $44,890.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays an abuse icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus program designation in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 59 beds with an average daily census of 53.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a nonprofit corporation, and the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 25, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6192398687 and verify 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 6192398687 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555144?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.