University Care Center

San Diego, California

Skilled nursing facility in San Diego, CA with 87 certified beds and a 5-star CMS overall rating.

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University Care Center is a skilled nursing facility in San Diego, California (San Diego County), with 87 Medicare/Medicaid-certified beds.

Address: 5602 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105. Phone: (619) 583-1993.

Ownership: For profit - Corporation. Certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Automatic sprinkler systems in all required areas. Has a resident council. Part of the Pacs Group chain.

CMS Five-Star ratings (source: Medicare Care Compare): overall 5 of 5, health inspections 4, staffing 3, quality measures 5.

Address

5602 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92105
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Levels of care

  • Skilled nursing

Facility details

Street address
5602 University Ave
City
San Diego
State
California
ZIP code
92105
Phone
(619) 583-1993
Levels of care
Skilled nursing
Payment options accepted
Medicare, Medicaid
Cms Ccn
055328
County
San Diego
Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Certified Beds
87
Avg Daily Residents
79.5
Continuing Care Community
No
Resident Family Council
Resident
Sprinklers All Areas
Yes
Medicare Medicaid Approved Date
1967-01-10
Chain Name
Pacs Group
Overall Rating
5
Health Inspection Rating
4
Staffing Rating
3
Quality Measure Rating
5
Total Nurse Hours Per Resident Day
4.04277
Rn Hours Per Resident Day
0.48914
Latitude
32.7478
Longitude
-117.08

Medicare & Medicaid quality data

Published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) [1] , data as of October 1, 2026. CMS ID 055328. Ratings compare this home with other nursing homes; they are not a pass or fail.

How does it compare in San Diego? · Lowest-rated in California

CMS overall rating

5 / 5

Much above average
Certified beds
87
Residents per day
81
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Health citations (latest)
7
Fines
0

Star ratings

CMS rates every certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars in three areas and combines them into an overall rating. The ratings compare homes with each other: 5 is much above average, 3 is average, 1 is much below average.

Overall rating

Much above average

The headline score, from 1 to 5 stars.

5 of 5
5.0

✓ Better than the state average. State 3.2 · National 3.0

How is this scored?

Three steps: start with the health inspection stars; add one star if staffing is 5 stars (subtract one if it is 1 star); then add one star if quality measures are 5 stars (subtract one if 1 star). It never goes above 5 or below 1, and a home with 1 health inspection star can gain at most one star from the other two. It compares homes with each other; it is not a pass/fail grade. [11]

Health inspections

Above average

How the home did in recent state inspections and complaint investigations.

4 of 5
4.0

✓ Better than the state average. State 2.8 · National 2.8

How is this scored?

Based on the two most recent annual inspections plus 36 months of complaint and infection-control inspections, and on how many revisits were needed to confirm fixes. Each citation is weighted by scope and severity. Homes are then ranked within their own state: the best 10% (lowest scores) earn 5 stars, the middle 70% earn 2, 3 or 4 stars in equal shares, and the worst 20% earn 1 star. [11]

Staffing

Average

How many nurses care for each resident, and how stable the nursing team is.

3 of 5
3.0

✗ Worse than the state average. State 3.3 · National 3.0

How is this scored?

Six measures: three of staffing level (total nurse, registered nurse and weekend nurse hours per resident per day, adjusted for how much care residents need) and three of turnover (nursing staff, RNs and administrators). The hours come from payroll records submitted to CMS each quarter; turnover uses six quarters of that data. [11]

Quality measures

Much above average

How residents are actually doing.

5 of 5
5.0

✓ Better than the state average. State 4.2 · National 3.7

How is this scored?

Scores 15 quality measures drawn from resident assessments (the Minimum Data Set) and Medicare claims, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, rehospitalizations and medication use. Long-stay and short-stay residents are rated separately and combined. [11]

This home State average National average

Long-stay quality
Residents who live in the home: outcomes such as falls, pressure ulcers and medication use.
Short-stay quality
Residents staying for rehab or recovery: outcomes such as rehospitalization and regaining function.

Flags CMS attaches to this home

  • ⚑ High performing. Recognised by CMS for consistently high performance. [11]
How to read the numbers on this page
Star ratings — 1 to 5 (no stars = not rated)
5 is much above average and 1 is much below average, compared with other nursing homes. A home with too little data may have no rating.
Health inspection score — 0 and up, lower is better
Points added up from citations (see the scope and severity grid) and revisits. 0 means a clean record; the state table shows which scores earn which stars.
Quality measure percentages — 0 to 100%
The share of residents with an outcome, such as a fall with major injury. For most measures a lower percentage is better; for vaccination measures a higher percentage is better.
Nurse hours per resident per day — Hours, higher is better
Paid nursing time divided by residents. For example 4.0 means each resident gets about four hours of nursing care a day, shared across all shifts.
Staff turnover — 0 to 100%, lower is better
The share of nursing staff who left during the year. High turnover can mean less continuity of care.
Case-mix index — Around 1.0 is typical
How much care the residents need. Above 1 means sicker or more dependent residents who need more staff time.
Fines — Dollars; payment denials in days
Penalties CMS imposed for serious or repeated problems. A payment denial stops Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions.

Sources: Nursing Home Provider Information [1] ; Nursing Home State & National Averages [9] ; Design for Care Compare Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide [11]

Staffing & turnover

More nursing time per resident and a steadier team are both signs of better care. Hours come from payroll records the home submits to CMS each quarter.

Nurse hours per resident per day, by role

A resident's day is 24 hours; this is how much paid nursing time each resident gets, shared across all shifts.

Reported4.15 hrs

RN 0.43 · LPN 1.12 · Nurse aide 2.61. What the home's payroll records show.

Expected for its residents4.31 hrs

RN 0.76 · LPN 0.95 · Nurse aide 2.59. What CMS predicts a home with these residents' needs would staff.

Adjusted to a typical resident mix3.73 hrs

RN 0.39 · LPN 1.00 · Nurse aide 2.34. The reported hours rescaled so homes with sicker or healthier residents can be compared fairly.

Compared with CA and the nation

This home State average National average

Total nurse hours (hrs/resident/day, higher is better)
4.15

✗ Worse than the state average. State 4.54 · National 3.90

Registered nurse (RN) hours (hrs/resident/day, higher is better)
0.43

✗ Worse than the state average. State 0.68 · National 0.69

Licensed nurse hours (RN + LPN) (hrs/resident/day, higher is better)
1.55

✗ Worse than the state average. State 1.88 · National 1.55

Nurse aide hours (hrs/resident/day, higher is better)
2.61

≈ About the state average. State 2.66 · National 2.35

Weekend total nurse hours (hrs/resident/day, higher is better)
3.76

✗ Worse than the state average. State 4.10 · National 3.43

Weekend RN hours (hrs/resident/day, higher is better)
0.33

✗ Worse than the state average. State 0.52 · National 0.48

Physical therapist hours (hrs/resident/day, higher is better)
0.12

✓ Better than the state average. State 0.10 · National 0.07

Nursing staff turnover (%, lower is better)
36.0%

≈ About the state average. State 36.6% · National 45.3%

RN turnover (%, lower is better)
11.1%

✓ Better than the state average. State 37.8% · National 42.5%

Administrators who left (people, lower is better)
1

✗ Worse than the state average. State 0 · National 1

Nursing case-mix index (index)
1.56

State 1.51 · National 1.41

Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. The case-mix index shows how much care residents need: about 1.0 is typical, higher means more dependent residents.

Sources: Nursing Home Provider Information [1] ; Nursing Home State & National Averages [9] ; Design for Care Compare Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide [11]

Inspections

State inspectors visit each home about once a year and investigate complaints. Every problem they cite is a deficiency, lettered A to L by how serious and how widespread it was.

Health inspection score

60.0 points — in CA that earns (Above average).

Lower is better. The score adds up points for every citation (more for serious, widespread problems) and for revisits needed to confirm fixes, then weights recent inspections most. [11]

Score needed for each star in CA [10]

5 ★
0.000-33.000
4 ★ (this home)
33.001-66.000
3 ★
66.001-96.000
2 ★
96.001-146.000
1 ★
>146.000
Where the points come from
PeriodInspectionCitations (complaint)Citation pointsRevisitsRevisit pointsTotal
Most recent cycle May 7, 2025 7 (0) 36 1 0 36
Prior cycles (2 and 3) Feb 17, 2023 30 (12) 132 1 0 132

Health citations per inspection

Latest
May 7, 2025
Cycle 2
Feb 17, 2023
Cycle 3
Aug 23, 2019

State average for that cycle. Fewer is better.

Fire-safety citations per inspection

Latest
May 7, 2025
Cycle 2
Feb 17, 2023
Cycle 3
Aug 23, 2019

State average for that cycle. Fewer is better.

What the latest health inspection cited

  • Quality of Life and Care 2
  • Resident Assessment and Care Planning 2
  • Nutrition and Dietary 1
  • Environmental 1
  • Infection Control 1
  • Emergency Preparedness 1

What the latest fire-safety inspection cited

  • Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems 2
  • Miscellaneous 2
  • Smoke 1

How serious were the citations?

Each health citation gets a letter. The number in each cell is how many of this home's citations got that letter; the points show what each letter adds to the health inspection score. Citations where care was substandard score higher than shown. [11]

Isolated (a few residents)Pattern (some residents)Widespread (many residents)
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J · 50 pts 0 K · 100 pts 0 L · 150 pts 0
Actual harm, not immediate jeopardy G · 20 pts 0 H · 35 pts 0 I · 45 pts 0
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm D · 4 pts 30 E · 8 pts 7 F · 16 pts 0
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm only A · 0 pts 0 B · 0 pts 3 C · 0 pts 0

Darker cells mean more citations. Counts cover every health citation CMS lists for this home.

All health citations (40) [2]
Inspection on Aug 4, 2025 · 1 citation
  • D

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 29, 2025) · From a complaint

Inspection on May 7, 2025 · 7 citations
  • E

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 4, 2025)

  • D

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 4, 2025)

  • E

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 4, 2025)

  • D

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 4, 2025)

  • D

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 4, 2025)

  • B

    Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 4, 2025)

  • E

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 4, 2025)

Inspection on Jan 28, 2025 · 2 citations
  • D

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 22, 2025) · From a complaint

  • D

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 22, 2025) · From a complaint

Inspection on Nov 13, 2024 · 2 citations
  • D

    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 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 13, 2024) · From a complaint

  • D

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 13, 2024) · From a complaint

Inspection on Jul 1, 2024 · 1 citation
  • D

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 26, 2024) · From a complaint

Inspection on Jun 19, 2024 · 1 citation
  • D

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 12, 2024) · From a complaint

Inspection on Mar 19, 2024 · 1 citation
  • D

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 18, 2024) · From a complaint

Inspection on Dec 4, 2023 · 2 citations
  • D

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 19, 2023) · From a complaint

  • D

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 19, 2023) · From a complaint

Inspection on Oct 25, 2023 · 2 citations
  • D

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 24, 2023) · From a complaint

  • D

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 24, 2023) · From a complaint

Inspection on Feb 17, 2023 · 18 citations
  • D

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2023)

  • E

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2023)

  • D

    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 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2023)

  • D

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2023)

  • D

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2023)

  • D

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2023)

  • D

    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

    F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2023)

  • E

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    F0867 · Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2023)

  • D

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

    F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2023)

  • E

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2023)

  • D

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2023)

  • B

    Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2023)

  • E

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2023)

  • D

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2023)

  • D

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2023)

  • D

    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 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2023)

  • D

    Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

    F0841 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2023)

  • D

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2023)

Inspection on Aug 23, 2019 · 3 citations
  • B

    Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies · Waiver has been granted (Sep 12, 2019)

  • D

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2019)

  • D

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2019)

All fire-safety citations (24) [3]
Inspection on May 7, 2025 · 6 citations
  • D

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    K0923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2025)

  • F

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    E0039 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2025)

  • D

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    K0741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2025)

  • C

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    K0363 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2025)

  • F

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    K0914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2025)

  • D

    Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

    K0700 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2025)

Inspection on Feb 17, 2023 · 11 citations
  • D

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    K0363 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2023)

  • C

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    K0354 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2023)

  • D

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    E0039 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2023)

  • D

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    K0919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2023)

  • C

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    K0346 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2023)

  • E

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    K0353 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2023)

  • D

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    K0211 · Egress Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2023)

  • D

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    K0355 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2023)

  • E

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    K0920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2023)

  • E

    Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

    K0912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2023)

  • D

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    K0161 · Construction Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2023)

Inspection on Aug 23, 2019 · 7 citations
  • D

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    K0923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2019)

  • D

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    K0324 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2019)

  • E

    Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.

    K0771 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2019)

  • D

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    E0032 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2019)

  • D

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    K0321 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2019)

  • E

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    K0161 · Construction Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2019)

  • D

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    K0920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2019)

Sources: Nursing Home Provider Information [1] ; Nursing Home Survey Summary [4] ; Nursing Home Health Deficiencies [2] ; Nursing Home Fire Safety Deficiencies [3] ; Nursing Home Health Inspection Cut Points [10] ; Design for Care Compare Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide [11]

Fines & penalties

CMS can fine a home or stop Medicare and Medicaid payments for new admissions when problems are serious or keep recurring. Most homes have none.

Fines
0
State avg 0.8 · National 0.9
Total fined
$0
State avg 23,366 · National 30,351
Payment denials
0
Periods with no Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions

Sources: Nursing Home Provider Information [1] ; Nursing Home Penalties [5] ; Nursing Home State & National Averages [9]

Resident quality measures

These measure what actually happens to residents, as a percentage from 0 to 100 (or events per 1,000 resident days). For almost all of them a lower number is better; the vaccination measures are the exception and are marked. A star means the measure counts toward the quality star rating.

This home State average National average

Long-stay residents (14) [7]

Residents who live in the home. From their regular health assessments (the Minimum Data Set), averaged over four quarters. Period: 2025Q3-2026Q2.

Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Higher is better
100.0

≈ About the state average. State 98.7 · National 93.7

Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher is better
95.5

✗ Worse than the state average. State 97.9 · National 95.3

Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury ★ Lower is better
3.2

✗ Worse than the state average. State 1.6 · National 3.2

Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Lower is better
4.0

✓ Better than the state average. State 7.6 · National 13.5

Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Lower is better
8.7

✗ Worse than the state average. State 4.1 · National 5.1

Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Lower is better
14.2

✗ Worse than the state average. State 13.7 · National 19.5

Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication ★ Lower is better
9.2

✓ Better than the state average. State 12.3 · National 15.4

Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Lower is better
0.0

✓ Better than the state average. State 0.3 · National 0.1

Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened ★ Lower is better
2.8

✓ Better than the state average. State 8.9 · National 12.7

Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased ★ Lower is better
4.5

✓ Better than the state average. State 10.2 · National 13.5

Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder ★ Lower is better
2.1

✗ Worse than the state average. State 0.7 · National 0.7

Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection ★ Lower is better
0.0

✓ Better than the state average. State 1.2 · National 1.5

Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Lower is better
5.1

✓ Better than the state average. State 9.8 · National 18.3

Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers ★ Lower is better
6.0

✗ Worse than the state average. State 4.3 · National 4.5

Short-stay residents (3) [7]

Residents staying for rehab or recovery. From their health assessments, averaged over four quarters. Period: 2025Q3-2026Q2.

Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Higher is better
99.6

✓ Better than the state average. State 94.6 · National 82.3

Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication ★ Lower is better
0.6

✓ Better than the state average. State 1.3 · National 1.5

Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher is better
96.4

✓ Better than the state average. State 93.1 · National 80.1

Long-stay residents: hospital use (2) [8]

Hospital stays and emergency visits found in Medicare claims, adjusted for how sick residents were. Period: 20250401-20260331.

Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days ★ Lower is better · Expected for these residents: 3.6
0.7

✓ Better than the state average. State 2.2 · National 1.8

Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days ★ Lower is better · Expected for these residents: 2.3
0.4

✓ Better than the state average. State 1.5 · National 1.7

Short-stay residents: hospital use (2) [8]

Rehospitalizations and emergency visits after admission, found in Medicare claims and adjusted for how sick residents were. Period: 20250401-20260331.

Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit ★ Lower is better · Expected for these residents: 11.2
8.5

✓ Better than the state average. State 11.1 · National 11.8

Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission ★ Lower is better · Expected for these residents: 23.7
14.8

✓ Better than the state average. State 22.6 · National 23.4

Sources: Nursing Home MDS Quality Measures [7] ; Nursing Home Medicare Claims Quality Measures [8] ; Nursing Home State & National Averages [9] ; Design for Care Compare Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide [11]

Ownership & operator

Who owns and runs a home can matter: for-profit, non-profit and chain-owned homes tend to differ on staffing and inspection results.

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
BIRCH HOLDINGS LLC
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds
87
Residents per day (average)
81.3
In Medicare/Medicaid since
Jan 10, 1967
Resident and family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
County
San Diego
Located in a hospital
No

Company profiles: Pacs Group (277 homes, average 3.0 stars)

Part of PACS GROUP

One of 277 homes in this chain. Average star ratings across the chain (1 to 5):

Overall
3.0
Health inspections
2.5
Staffing
2.5
Quality
4.5
Owners, officers and managers (6) [6]
Contracted Managing Employee
  • AFSHAR, POUYA (individual, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/30/2023)
Corporate Officer
  • APT, FREDERICK (individual, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2024)
  • HANCOCK, MARK (individual, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2024)
  • JERGENSEN, JOSHUA (individual, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2024)
  • MITCHELL, JOHN (individual, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2024)
W-2 Managing Employee
  • DAY, MATTHEW (individual, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/24/2024)

Sources: Nursing Home Provider Information [1] ; Nursing Home Ownership [6]

Sources

All figures on this page come from the U.S. government's published nursing home data, as of October 1, 2026. We reproduce them without change except for rounding and layout; ratings, scores and flags are CMS's, not ours. Averages and comparisons use the state and national figures CMS publishes in the same release.

  1. 1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home Provider Information. Star ratings, staffing, turnover, inspection scores, fines, chain and flag data. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py
  2. 2. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home Health Deficiencies. Each health deficiency cited, with scope and severity. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/r5ix-sfxw
  3. 3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home Fire Safety Deficiencies. Each fire-safety deficiency cited. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/ifjz-ge4w
  4. 4. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home Survey Summary. Deficiency totals by inspection cycle and category. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/tbry-pc2d
  5. 5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home Penalties. Fines and payment denials. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/g6vv-u9sr
  6. 6. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home Ownership. Owners, officers, directors and managers. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/y2hd-n93e
  7. 7. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home MDS Quality Measures. Quarterly quality measure scores from resident assessments. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/djen-97ju
  8. 8. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home Medicare Claims Quality Measures. Risk-adjusted quality measures from Medicare claims. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/ijh5-nb2v
  9. 9. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home State & National Averages. State and national averages used for comparison. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/xcdc-v8bm
  10. 10. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home Health Inspection Cut Points. Score ranges that earn each health inspection star in a state. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/hicp-9999
  11. 11. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Design for Care Compare Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide. How the star ratings, scope and severity points, and abuse and Special Focus flags are defined. https://www.cms.gov/medicare/provider-enrollment-and-certification/certificationandcomplianc/downloads/usersguide.pdf
  12. 12. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Medicare Care Compare. CMS's own consumer site, with the latest figures. https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/

Attendant Homes is not affiliated with or endorsed by CMS. The data describes past inspections and reported figures and can be out of date or contain errors; it is not a recommendation. Confirm current information with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare [12] .

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