Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF
8060 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123 · (858) 966-5833
Government - Hospital district · 43 certified beds
Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 3 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much 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 March 11, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.March 11, 2026 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.March 11, 2026 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 11, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 29, 2025 · F0684 · 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 | 7.89 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 3.27 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.36 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.27 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Certified beds | 43 |
| Average residents per day | 33.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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