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Findings, latest cycle9
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds161
Inspection findings
Inspectors recorded 45 findings in the last three inspection cycles.
Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F0657) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Sep 13, 2026 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Resident rights | 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. (F0584) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Sep 5, 2026 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Food and nutrition | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | 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) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Resident assessment and care planning | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F0645) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Resident assessment and care planning | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. (F0638) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Resident assessment and care planning | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. (F0636) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 30, 2025 |
Earlier inspections (36)
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2025 | Resident rights | 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) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Apr 3, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Pharmacy and medications | 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) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: May 17, 2024 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Pharmacy and medications | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: May 17, 2024 |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Nursing and physician services | 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) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: May 31, 2024 |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: May 31, 2024 |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Feb 6, 2024 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Oct 18, 2023 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern · from a complaint | Corrected: Oct 18, 2023 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: May 6, 2022 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Resident assessment and care planning | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 6, 2022 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 6, 2022 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Food and nutrition | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (F0806) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 6, 2022 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Food and nutrition | 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) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 6, 2022 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Pharmacy and medications | 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) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 6, 2022 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Pharmacy and medications | 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) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 6, 2022 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (F0756) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 6, 2022 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Nursing and physician services | Post nurse staffing information every day. (F0732) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 6, 2022 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Quality of life and care | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 6, 2022 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 6, 2022 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Quality of life and care | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. (F0685) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 6, 2022 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Quality of life and care | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 6, 2022 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 6, 2022 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 6, 2022 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Resident rights | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (F0583) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 6, 2022 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Resident rights | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. (F0573) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: May 6, 2022 |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Sep 27, 2019 |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Administration | 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) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Sep 27, 2019 |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Sep 27, 2019 |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Pharmacy and medications | 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) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Sep 27, 2019 |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Sep 27, 2019 |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Quality of life and care | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F0698) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Sep 27, 2019 |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Quality of life and care | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. (F0694) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Sep 27, 2019 |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Quality of life and care | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F0692) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Sep 27, 2019 |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F0657) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Sep 27, 2019 |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Sep 27, 2019 |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Resident rights | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (F0554) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Sep 27, 2019 |
Fines and payment denials
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Staffing
| Nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.77 | California median: 4.27 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.48 | California median: 0.52 |
| Nurse staff hours on weekends | 3.51 | California median: 3.85 |
| Nursing staff who left within a year | 47.7% | California median: 36.0% |
About this home
| Beds | 161 |
| Residents per day, average | 144.1 |
| Ownership | For-profit, corporation |
| Legal business name | Covenant Care La Jolla, LLC |
| Chain | Covenant Care (7 homes) |
| In Medicare/Medicaid since | Sep 30, 1990 |
Questions to ask when you call
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Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov