Nursing home

The Cove at La Jolla

7160 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037

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

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Findings, latest cycle7
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds59

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 19 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

19 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
May 16, 2025Food and nutritionProcure 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
pattern
Corrected: Jun 3, 2025
May 16, 2025Food 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: Jun 3, 2025
May 16, 2025Food and nutritionEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F0804)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jun 3, 2025
May 16, 2025Quality of life and careProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 3, 2025
May 16, 2025Quality 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
pattern
Corrected: Jun 3, 2025
May 16, 2025Resident assessment and care planningDevelop 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: Jun 3, 2025
May 16, 2025Resident 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: Jun 3, 2025
Jun 6, 2024AdministrationHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. (F0865)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Resident 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: Jun 26, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Food and nutritionProcure 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
pattern
Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Resident assessment and care planningDevelop 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: Jun 26, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Resident rightsReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Jan 17, 2024AdministrationProvide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. (F0773)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 26, 2024
Earlier inspections (5)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Dec 9, 2021Building and environmentProvide 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)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 20, 2022
Dec 9, 2021Building and environmentKeep all essential equipment working safely. (F0908)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Jan 20, 2022
Dec 9, 2021Food and nutritionProcure 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
pattern
Corrected: Jan 20, 2022
Dec 9, 2021Food and nutritionEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F0804)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 20, 2022
Dec 9, 2021Food and nutritionProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (F0802)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 20, 2022

Fines and payment denials

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

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day4.91California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day1.18California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends4.35California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year39.4%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds59
Residents per day, average51.7
OwnershipFor-profit, corporation
Legal business nameNautilus Healthcare, Inc.
ChainThe Ensign Group (347 homes)
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceMar 12, 1993

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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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