The Cove at La Jolla in La Jolla, CA

The Cove at La Jolla is a medicare certified nursing home in La Jolla, California. It is located in San Diego county at 7160 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, California 92037. You can reach out to the office of The Cove at La Jolla via phone at (858) 459-4361. This skilled nursing facility has 59 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 86.44%. Its legal business name is Nautilus Healthcare, Inc. and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Corporation. It is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 nursing homes.

The Cove at La Jolla (Medicare CCN 555545) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in medicare program. This means if you are part of medicare program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1993 (33 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in May, 2025.

Contact Information

The Cove at La Jolla
7160 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, California 92037
(858) 459-4361

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Nursing Home Profile

NameThe Cove at La Jolla
Location7160 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, California
Certified ByMedicare
No. of Certified Beds59
Occupancy Rate86.44%
Medicare ID (CCN)555545
Legal Business NameNautilus Healthcare, Inc.
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Corporation
ChainThe Ensign Group (342 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating3.2 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with The Cove at La Jolla in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1588067482
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameNautilus Healthcare, Inc.
Doing Business AsThe Cove at La Jolla
Address7160 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone Number858-459-4361

NPI Number1386657054
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameCloisters of La Jolla Inc
Doing Business AsShea Family Care La Jolla
Address7160 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone Number858-459-4361

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for The Cove at La Jolla are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care The Cove at La Jolla give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of The Cove at La Jolla, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.953.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day1.250.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.320.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.392.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend4.213.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.890.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.310.07
Total nursing staff turnover44.6%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover55.6%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$0
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties0

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in May, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited The Cove at La Jolla for 7 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). All 21 citations since 2021 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
May 16, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jun 3, 2025
May 16, 2025Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jun 3, 2025
May 16, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jun 3, 2025
May 16, 2025Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 3, 2025
May 16, 2025Develop 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, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 3, 2025
May 16, 2025Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 3, 2025
May 16, 2025Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 3, 2025
Jun 6, 2024Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jun 26, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jun 26, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 26, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Develop 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, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 26, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Safeguard 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, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 26, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
F0865, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 26, 2024
Jan 17, 2024Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
F0773, Administration, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 26, 2024
Sep 28, 2023Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 17, 2023
Aug 29, 2023Develop 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, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 31, 2023
Dec 9, 2021Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908, Environmental, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Jan 20, 2022
Dec 9, 2021Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
F0802, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jan 20, 2022
Dec 9, 2021Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jan 20, 2022
Dec 9, 2021Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jan 20, 2022
Dec 9, 2021Provide 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, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 20, 2022

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of The Cove at La Jolla, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased5.6313.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight1.455.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder00.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection2.91.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms6.5612.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury5.633.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.782.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.651.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened2.5714.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication7.0419.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccineNot Available95.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine99.6579.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers2.994.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence13.8119.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication1.8915.38

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