THE COVE AT LA JOLLA — Nursing Home in LA JOLLA, CA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 59 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 51.7 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555545 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.88 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 1.09 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
THE COVE AT LA JOLLA had 7 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (May 16, 2025).
Inspection Findings — May 16, 2025
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — June 3, 2025
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Level D)Corrected — June 3, 2025
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level E)Corrected — June 3, 2025
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — June 3, 2025
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level E)Corrected — June 3, 2025
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (Level D)Corrected — June 3, 2025
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level E)Corrected — June 3, 2025
The Cove at La Jolla is a 59-bed nursing home in La Jolla, California. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident day, above the California average of 4.5. Its most recent inspection, in May 2025, cited 7 deficiencies, none of them severe.
Strong nurse staffing levels are a clear positive, suggesting residents get more hands-on nursing time than is typical locally. You may want to ask what the facility has done since its last inspection to address multiple cited issues around care planning, resident rights and supervision, and safe/appropriate food and respiratory care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is THE COVE AT LA JOLLA Medicare and Medicaid certified?
THE COVE AT LA JOLLA is Medicare certified and not Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is THE COVE AT LA JOLLA's CMS star rating?
THE COVE AT LA JOLLA has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at THE COVE AT LA JOLLA?
THE COVE AT LA JOLLA reports 4.87987 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has THE COVE AT LA JOLLA had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, THE COVE AT LA JOLLA had 7 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does THE COVE AT LA JOLLA have?
THE COVE AT LA JOLLA has 59 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- LA JOLLA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 3/5 — 1.6 mi
- THE SPRINGS AT PACIFIC REGENT — 5/5 — 3.7 mi
- VI AT LA JOLLA VILLAGE — 5/5 — 3.7 mi
- KEARNY MESA CONVALESCENT AND NURSING HOME — 5/5 — 6.3 mi
- THE PAVILION AT OCEAN POINT — 1/5 — 6.4 mi
- HELEN BERNARDY CENTER D/P SNF — 5/5 — 7.4 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.