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Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF

8060 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123

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Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF is a nursing home in San Diego, 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.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(858) 966-5833
Last standard health inspection
March 11, 2026 (8 months ago)
Certified beds
43
Residents per day, on average
29.6
Ownership type
Government - Hospital district
Legal business name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the California average (14 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.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  2. 1 citation

    Health inspection on August 18, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • 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 September 10, 2026.

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  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 5 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 9.1 to 7.9 hours per resident per day.

  4. 3 citations

    Health inspection on March 11, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 April 9, 2026.

    • 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 April 9, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.

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  5. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on March 11, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 April 1, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.

    • 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 April 7, 2026.

    • Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2026.

    • 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 April 7, 2026.

    • Citation E0006. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 7, 2026.

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  6. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 4 of 5.

  8. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was RADY CHILDREN'S CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL D/P SNF.

  9. 1 citation

    Health inspection on January 29, 2025

    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 February 28, 2025.

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  10. 5 citations

    Health inspection on November 22, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      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 December 22, 2024.

    • 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 December 22, 2024.

    • 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 December 22, 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 December 22, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 22, 2024.

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  11. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on November 22, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 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 December 19, 2024.

    • Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2024.

    • Citation K0345. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2023.

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  12. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 9.8 to 6.7 hours per resident per day.

  13. 4 citations

    Health inspection on October 20, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard 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 November 6, 2023.

    • 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 November 6, 2023.

    • 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 November 6, 2023.

    • 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 November 6, 2023.

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  14. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on October 20, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0031. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide emergency officials' contact information.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 13, 2023.

    • 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 November 13, 2023.

    • 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 November 13, 2023.

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Questions

When was Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF last inspected?

CMS lists March 11, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF have?

CMS lists 14 health citations since October 20, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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