South Bay Post Acute Care
553 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910 · (619) 426-8611
For profit - Limited Liability company · 99 certified beds
South Bay Post Acute Care has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 0 citations (the California average is 15.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 8, 2025 found 0 citations. What an inspection citation means
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.April 13, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.May 13, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.May 13, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.January 25, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.23 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.95 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.89 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.39 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40.6% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 99 |
| Average residents per day | 93.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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