La Jolla Post-Acute
Nursing Home · La Jolla, CA
Contact & location
2552 Torrey Pines RDLa Jolla, CA 92037
San Diego County
- Phone
- (858) 453-5810
- ZIP code
- 92037 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 161
- Residents per day
- 141.6 (88% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Covenant Care La Jolla, LLC
- Chain
- Covenant Care (12 facilities, avg 2.8★)
- Medicare certified since
- September 30, 1990
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.91 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.47 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.89 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.54 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.64 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 49.3 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 71.4 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 24, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 43 health · 22 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-24 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-24 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-24 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-24 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-24 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-24 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-24 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-03-03 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-03 |
| 2024-04-17 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-17 |
| 2024-04-17 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-17 |
| 2024-04-15 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-04-15 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-01-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-06 |
| 2023-10-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-18 |
| 2023-10-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-18 |
| 2022-04-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. F0573 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-06 |
| 2022-04-08 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-06 |
| 2019-08-09 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-27 |
| 2019-08-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-27 |
| 2019-08-09 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-27 |
| 2019-08-09 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-27 |
| 2019-08-09 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-27 |
| 2019-08-09 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-27 |
| 2019-08-09 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-27 |
| 2019-08-09 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-27 |
| 2019-08-09 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-27 |
| 2019-08-09 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-27 |
| 2019-08-09 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. F0849 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-27 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant Care California, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Centre Capital Investors V, LP (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Centre Covenant Purchaser (B), LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Centre Covenant Purchaser (Q), LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Centre Covenant Purchaser (S), LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Centre V Secondary Fund, L.P. (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Covenant Care, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Covenant Holdco, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Covenant Subco, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Evans, Mary (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Levin, Robert (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Sims, Christine (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| State Treasurer of Mich Custodian of Public School Empl Rtmnt Systems (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Stockwell Fund II LP (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Torok, Andrew (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Midcap Funding IV Trust (organization) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ashley, Dava (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Carney, Kevin (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Evans, Mary (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hassell, Lance (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Levin, Robert (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sims, Christine (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Torok, Andrew (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ashley, Dava (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Evans, Mary (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hassell, Lance (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Levin, Robert (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sims, Christine (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sparks, Carol (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of La Jolla Post-Acute?
La Jolla Post-Acute has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.
How many beds does La Jolla Post-Acute have?
It has 161 certified beds and cares for about 142 residents per day.
Has La Jolla Post-Acute been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns La Jolla Post-Acute?
It is part of Covenant Care and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of La Jolla Post-Acute?
(858) 453-5810. The facility is located at 2552 Torrey Pines RD, La Jolla, CA 92037.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.