Nursing homes in La Jolla, CA
La Jolla, CA has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and none has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cove at la Jolla7160 Fay Avenue · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 59 | None |
| La Jolla Post-Acute2552 Torrey Pines Rd · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | Not available | 161 | None |
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Recent inspection problems in La Jolla
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 16, 2025 · The Cove at la Jolla · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.May 16, 2025 · The Cove at la Jolla · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 16, 2025 · The Cove at la Jolla · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.May 16, 2025 · The Cove at la Jolla · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 16, 2025 · The Cove at la Jolla · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.May 16, 2025 · The Cove at la Jolla · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.May 16, 2025 · The Cove at la Jolla · F0806 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.April 24, 2025 · La Jolla Post-Acute · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.April 24, 2025 · La Jolla Post-Acute · F0638 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.April 24, 2025 · La Jolla Post-Acute · F0636 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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Questions about nursing homes in La Jolla
Which nursing home in La Jolla has the highest Medicare rating?
The Cove at la Jolla has the highest overall rating in La Jolla: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in La Jolla have been fined?
None of the 2 nursing homes in La Jolla has been fined in the last three years.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in La Jolla?
No. None of the 2 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in La Jolla is the largest?
La Jolla Post-Acute, with 161 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.