South Bay Post Acute Care, Chula Vista, CA: Nursing home

Overall5★★★★★

Inspections5★★★★★

Staffing4★★★★☆

Quality4★★★★☆

Federal finesNoneon record

Inspection citations

10’18

16’22

1’24

2’25

1’26

Year

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Date	Severity	What inspectors found	Visit
Apr 13, 2026	D · potential	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.	Complaint
May 13, 2025	D · potential	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.	Complaint
May 13, 2025	D · potential	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.	Complaint
Jan 25, 2024	D · potential	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.	Complaint
Nov 21, 2022	D · potential	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.	Routine
Nov 21, 2022	D · potential	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.	Routine
Nov 21, 2022	D · potential	Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.	Routine
Nov 21, 2022	D · potential	Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.	Routine
Nov 21, 2022	D · potential	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.	Routine
Nov 21, 2022	D · potential	Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.	Routine
Nov 21, 2022	D · potential	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.	Routine
Nov 21, 2022	D · potential	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.	Routine
Nov 21, 2022	D · potential	Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.	Routine
Nov 21, 2022	D · potential	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.	Routine
Nov 21, 2022	D · potential	Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.	Routine
Nov 21, 2022	E · potential	Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.	Routine
Nov 21, 2022	D · potential	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.	Routine
Nov 21, 2022	D · potential	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.	Routine
Nov 21, 2022	D · potential	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.	Routine
Nov 21, 2022	E · potential	Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.	Routine
Nov 29, 2018	D · potential	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.	Routine
Nov 29, 2018	D · potential	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.	Routine
Nov 29, 2018	D · potential	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.	Routine
Nov 29, 2018	D · potential	Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.	Routine
Nov 29, 2018	D · potential	Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.	Routine
Nov 29, 2018	D · potential	Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.	Routine
Nov 29, 2018	D · potential	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.	Routine
Nov 29, 2018	D · potential	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.	Routine
Nov 29, 2018	D · potential	Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.	Routine
Nov 29, 2018	D · potential	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.	Routine

Medicare's severity letters: A–C minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–L actual harm or immediate danger. Source: CMS health deficiencies file, processed October 1, 2026.

Questions to ask on a visit

South Bay Post Acute Care
553 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910 · (619) 426-8611

Visit date: ____________ Spoke with: ______________________

How many nurses and aides work each shift, including nights and weekends?
How do you handle the most recent citations on your record?
Do you accept Medi-Cal if private funds run out?
Who will be the main contact for the family?
How do you prevent falls, pressure sores and infections?

Record on file

Certification: Medicare and Medi-Cal certified skilled nursing facility
Medicare number (CCN): 555873
Certified beds: 99
Legal owner: Bayside Healthcare INC
Part of: The Ensign Group

Full profile on Medicare's Care Compare. Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

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