The Cove at La Jolla
Nursing Home · La Jolla, CA
CMS certification number555545
Contact & location
7160 Fay AvenueLa Jolla, CA 92037
San Diego County
- Phone
- (858) 459-4361
- ZIP code
- 92037 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 59
- Residents per day
- 51.0 (86% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Nautilus Healthcare, INC.
- Chain
- The Ensign Group (342 facilities, avg 3.2★)
- Medicare certified since
- March 12, 1993
- Participates in
- Medicare
- 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
- 4.95 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.25 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.32 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.39 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.21 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 44.6 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 55.6 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 16, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 21 health · 16 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-16 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-03 |
| 2025-05-16 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-03 |
| 2025-05-16 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-03 |
| 2025-05-16 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-03 |
| 2025-05-16 | 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 2025-06-03 |
| 2025-05-16 | 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 2025-06-03 |
| 2025-05-16 | 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 2025-06-03 |
| 2024-06-06 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-26 |
| 2024-06-06 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-26 |
| 2024-06-06 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-26 |
| 2024-06-06 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-26 |
| 2024-06-06 | 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 2024-06-26 |
| 2024-06-06 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. F0865 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-26 |
| 2024-01-17 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. F0773 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-26 |
| 2023-09-28 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-17 |
| 2023-08-29 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-31 |
| 2021-12-09 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-20 |
| 2021-12-09 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. F0802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-20 |
| 2021-12-09 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-20 |
| 2021-12-09 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-20 |
| 2021-12-09 | Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture. F0920 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Burnam, Soon (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ensign Services INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mirkarimi, Kamron (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ramesh, Jennifer (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Oh, Katherine (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sato, Ami (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Willits, Adam (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Burnam, Soon (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Keetch, Chad (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Port, Barry (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mirkarimi, Kamron (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ramesh, Jennifer (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Twomagnets LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of The Cove at La Jolla?
The Cove at La Jolla has a 5-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 The Cove at La Jolla have?
It has 59 certified beds and cares for about 51 residents per day.
Has The Cove at La Jolla been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns The Cove at La Jolla?
It is part of The Ensign Group 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 The Cove at La Jolla?
(858) 459-4361. The facility is located at 7160 Fay Avenue, 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.