Nursing home

South Bay Post Acute Care

553 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910

★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures

Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.

Findings, latest cycle1
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds99

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 30 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

30 No harm, but a risk of harm

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 dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Apr 13, 2026Quality of life and careProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F0686)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 28, 2026
May 13, 2025Resident assessment and care planningSafeguard 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 · from a complaint
Corrected: May 15, 2025
May 13, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsProvide 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 15, 2025
Jan 25, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsProvide 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: Feb 8, 2024
Earlier inspections (26)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Nov 21, 2022AdministrationProvide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. (F0949)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 21, 2022Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 21, 2022Resident assessment and care planningSafeguard 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: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 21, 2022Pharmacy and medicationsImplement 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: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 21, 2022Nursing and physician servicesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (F0725)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 21, 2022Quality of life and careProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F0698)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 21, 2022Quality of life and careProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 21, 2022Quality of life and careProvide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. (F0694)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 21, 2022Quality of life and careEnsure 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: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 21, 2022Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 21, 2022Resident assessment and care planningPlan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. (F0660)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 21, 2022Resident assessment and care planningDevelop 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: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 21, 2022Resident assessment and care planningCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (F0644)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 21, 2022Resident rightsHonor 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
isolated
Corrected: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 21, 2022Resident rightsAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (F0554)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 21, 2022Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 14, 2022
Nov 29, 2018Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 4, 2019
Nov 29, 2018Food and nutritionProvide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. (F0810)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 4, 2019
Nov 29, 2018Food and nutritionEnsure 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: Jan 4, 2019
Nov 29, 2018Pharmacy and medicationsImplement 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: Jan 4, 2019
Nov 29, 2018Quality of life and careProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. (F0744)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 4, 2019
Nov 29, 2018Quality of life and careProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F0698)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 4, 2019
Nov 29, 2018Quality of life and careProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F0697)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 4, 2019
Nov 29, 2018Quality of life and careProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F0677)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 4, 2019
Nov 29, 2018Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 4, 2019
Nov 29, 2018Resident rightsHonor 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
Corrected: Jan 4, 2019

Fines and payment denials

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day4.43California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day1.01California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends3.90California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year42.2%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds99
Residents per day, average92.7
OwnershipFor-profit, limited liability company
Legal business nameBayside Healthcare Inc.
ChainThe Ensign Group (347 homes)
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceJul 23, 2011

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Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov · Report an error

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