La Jolla Post-Acute

Nursing Home · La Jolla, CA

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number056017

Contact & location

2552 Torrey Pines RD
La Jolla, CA 92037
San Diego County
Phone
(858) 453-5810
ZIP code
92037 – all care providers

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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

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measuresNot rated
State avg 4.1
Long-stay qualityNot rated
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

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
DateCitationSeverityStatus
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

NameRoleSince
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.