The Cove at La Jolla
7160 Fay Avenue · La Jolla, CA · 92037 · 8584594361
59 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
- 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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.80 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.08 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.26 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 6, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 6, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected June 26, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 17, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2021
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected January 20, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2021
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 20, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 20, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 9, 2021
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected January 20, 2022 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2021
Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.
Corrected January 20, 2022 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555545 · certified since March 12, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.