The Cove At La Jolla
La Jolla, CA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 555545) · 59 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (858) 459-4361 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Cove At La Jolla holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
The Cove At La Jolla reports 4.95 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.6%.
The Cove At La Jolla has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Cove At La Jolla is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in La Jolla, San Diego County, California, certified for Medicare since March 1993. The facility has 59 certified beds and an average daily census of 51.0 residents, and it participates in the Medicare program.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Cove At La Jolla holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.95 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.25 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 44.6%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not currently designated under the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
The Cove At La Jolla is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 out of 5 — meaning this individual facility's ratings are notably higher than its chain's average. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from 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?
The Cove At La Jolla has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified as a Medicare provider according to CMS records.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.95 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 44.6%.
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, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Cove At La Jolla has 59 certified beds with an average daily census of 51.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on March 12, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 4, and 5 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8584594361 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 8584594361 to arrange a visit.
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/555545?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.