Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF
8060 Frost St · San Diego, CA · 92123 · 8589665833
43 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: not rated
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 9.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 3.81 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 8.63 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F November 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2023
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.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 20, 2023
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.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 28, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 28, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 28, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 05A292 · certified since March 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.