Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
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La Jolla Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a strong overall Medicare rating. Public reviewers frequently mention: compassionate and attentive nursing staff and professional and helpful administration. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Families generally praise the facility for its warm, compassionate nursing staff and professional administration, particularly regarding post-stroke rehabilitation and long-term care. However, one highly critical review raised serious concerns regarding hygiene, inadequate feeding, and pest presence during hospice care.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The care my brother is receiving after his stroke has been amazing at La Jolla Post Acute. All the caregiving staff have shown genuine kindness in the way they care for my brother.”
“This facility admitted my mother-in-law 2 years back. They truly took care of her with gentle and loving care.”
“Lights are answered quickly. Food is good. Staff is exceptionally kind.”
Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility shows concerning patterns with 68 deficiencies across 10 surveys and families have filed 11 complaint-triggered reports. The most recurring issues involve medication management, care planning and resident assessments, and infection control programs. While all deficiencies show correction dates, problems persist across multiple years in key areas like medication labeling, comprehensive care planning, and infection prevention, suggesting ongoing systemic challenges that families should carefully evaluate.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
La Jolla Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
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Covenant Care
12 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.8/5 · Rank 10 of 24
Owners
Covenant Care California, LLC
Owner · Organization
Centre Capital Investors V, Lp
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Centre Covenant Purchaser (b), LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Centre Covenant Purchaser (q), LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Centre Covenant Purchaser (s), LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Centre V Secondary Fund, L.p.
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Covenant Care, LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Covenant Holdco, LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Covenant Subco, LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
State Treasurer of Mich Custodian of Public School Empl Rtmnt Systems
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Stockwell Fund II Lp
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Evans, Mary
Owner (parent company)
Levin, Robert
Owner (parent company)
Sims, Christine
Owner (parent company)
Torok, Andrew
Owner (parent company)
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