The Cove at LA Jolla, La Jolla, CA: Nursing home

Overall4★★★★☆

Inspections4★★★★☆

Staffing4★★★★☆

Quality4★★★★☆

Federal finesNoneon record

Inspection citations

5’21

7’24

7’25

Year

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Date	Severity	What inspectors found	Visit
May 16, 2025	D · potential	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.	Routine
May 16, 2025	D · potential	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Routine
May 16, 2025	E · potential	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.	Routine
May 16, 2025	D · potential	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.	Routine
May 16, 2025	E · potential	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.	Routine
May 16, 2025	D · potential	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.	Routine
May 16, 2025	E · potential	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.	Routine
Jun 6, 2024	D · potential	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.	Routine
Jun 6, 2024	E · potential	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.	Routine
Jun 6, 2024	D · potential	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Routine
Jun 6, 2024	E · potential	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.	Routine
Jun 6, 2024	D · potential	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.	Routine
Jun 6, 2024	D · potential	Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.	Routine
Jan 17, 2024	D · potential	Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.	Complaint
Dec 9, 2021	E · potential	Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.	Routine
Dec 9, 2021	E · potential	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.	Routine
Dec 9, 2021	E · potential	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.	Routine
Dec 9, 2021	F · potential	Keep all essential equipment working safely.	Routine
Dec 9, 2021	D · potential	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.	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

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

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): 555545
Certified beds: 59
Legal owner: Nautilus Healthcare, INC.
Part of: The Ensign Group

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

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