La Jolla Post-Acute
2552 Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
La Jolla Post-Acute is a nursing home in La Jolla, California. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- not rated by CMS CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (858) 453-5810
- Last standard health inspection
- April 24, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 161
- Residents per day, on average
- 144.1
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Covenant Care La Jolla, LLC
- Chain
- Covenant Care
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the California average (45 vs 50).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on August 13, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2019.
1 citation
Health inspection on August 5, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2026.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was LA JOLLA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
7 citations
Health inspection on April 24, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0814. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2025.
Citation F0638. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2025.
Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2025.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2025.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2025.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 4 times since 2019.
11 citations
Fire safety inspection on April 24, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2019.
Citation K0753. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2025.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2025.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0923 3 times since 2019.
Citation K0161. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2025.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2019.
Citation K0711. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2025.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2022.
Citation E0039. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2025.
Citation K0353. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2019.
1 citation
Health inspection on March 3, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2025.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 9, 2022 from $15,000 to $9,750.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on April 17, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2024.
2 citations
Health inspection on April 15, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 3 times since 2022.
Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on January 10, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2019.
2 citations
Health inspection on October 6, 2023
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 3 times since 2019.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2023.
17 citations
Health inspection on April 8, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2022.
Citation F0573. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2022.
Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2022.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2022.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2022.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2022.
Citation F0685. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2022.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2022.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2022.
Citation F0732. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2022.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2022.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2022.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2022.
Citation F0803. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2022.
Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2022.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2022.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2019.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2022.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on April 8, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 3, 2022.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 3, 2022.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 3, 2022.
11 citations
Health inspection on August 9, 2019
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0698. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2019.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2019.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2019.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2019.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2019.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2019.
Citation F0694. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2019.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2019.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2019.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2019.
Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2019.
8 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 9, 2019
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2019.
Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2019.
Citation E0032. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2019.
Citation E0035. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2019.
Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2019.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2019.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2019.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2019.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- COVENANT CARE CALIFORNIA, LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 07/17/2008
- CENTRE CAPITAL INVESTORS V, LP5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 07/17/2008
- CENTRE COVENANT PURCHASER (B), LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 07/17/2008
- CENTRE COVENANT PURCHASER (Q), LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 07/17/2008
- CENTRE COVENANT PURCHASER (S), LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/19/2008
- CENTRE V SECONDARY FUND, L.P.5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 07/17/2008
- COVENANT CARE, LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 07/17/2008
- COVENANT HOLDCO, LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 07/17/2008
- COVENANT SUBCO, LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 07/17/2008
- STATE TREASURER OF MICH CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPL RTMNT SYSTEMS5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/19/2008
- STOCKWELL FUND II LP5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 07/17/2008
- EVANS, MARY5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 07/17/2008
- LEVIN, ROBERT5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 07/17/2008
- SIMS, CHRISTINE5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 07/17/2008
- TOROK, ANDREW5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 07/17/2008
- ASHLEY, DAVAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/26/2018
- EVANS, MARYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/14/2006
- HASSELL, LANCEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/17/2018
- LEVIN, ROBERTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/14/2006
- SIMS, CHRISTINEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/14/2006
- SPARKS, CAROLOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2005
Questions
When was La Jolla Post-Acute last inspected?
CMS lists April 24, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does La Jolla Post-Acute have?
CMS lists 45 health citations since August 9, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has La Jolla Post-Acute been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of La Jolla Post-Acute?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is La Jolla Post-Acute a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.