South Bay Post Acute Care
553 F Street · Chula Vista, CA · 91910 · 6194268611
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: The Ensign Group
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.25 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.90 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.75 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 14, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 14, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected December 14, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2022
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected December 14, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2022
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 14, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2022
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected December 14, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2022
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2022
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected December 14, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2022
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 December 14, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 14, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 14, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2022
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected December 14, 2022 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2018
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.
Corrected January 4, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2018
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 4, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2018
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 4, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2018
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 4, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2018
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 4, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Better-scoring options nearby
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555873 · certified since July 23, 2011. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.