The Cove at La Jolla
7160 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
The Cove at La Jolla 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
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (858) 459-4361
- Last standard health inspection
- May 16, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 59
- Residents per day, on average
- 51.7
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Nautilus Healthcare, INC.
- Chain
- The Ensign Group
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the California average (19 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 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
7 citations
Health inspection on May 16, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 June 3, 2025.
Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0804 2 times since 2021.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 June 3, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2021.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2025.
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 June 3, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.
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 June 3, 2025.
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 June 3, 2025.
6 citations
Fire safety inspection on May 16, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0352. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 20, 2025.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 1, 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 June 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 2, 2025.
Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2025.
Citation K0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
6 citations
Health inspection on June 6, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0641. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 June 26, 2024.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2024.
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 June 26, 2024.
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 June 26, 2024.
Citation F0865. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2024.
7 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 6, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 July 1, 2024.
Citation E0041. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2024.
Citation K0233. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install resident room doors of proper design and width.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2024.
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 July 1, 2024.
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 July 1, 2024.
Citation K0521. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2024.
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 July 1, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0923 2 times since 2021.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on January 17, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0773. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 26, 2024.
5 citations
Health inspection on December 9, 2021
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0908. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2022.
Citation F0802. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2022.
Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2022.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 January 20, 2022.
Citation F0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2022.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on December 9, 2021
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2022.
Citation K0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 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 January 3, 2022.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- TWOMAGNETS LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/01/2014
- MIRKARIMI, KAMRONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/10/2021
- RAMESH, JENNIFEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/01/2014
Questions
When was The Cove at La Jolla last inspected?
CMS lists May 16, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does The Cove at La Jolla have?
CMS lists 19 health citations since December 9, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has The Cove at La Jolla been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of The Cove at La Jolla?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is The Cove at La Jolla a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.