• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)
• Has 59 certified beds with an average of 50.9 residents per day (86% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 7 deficiencies (inspected May 16, 2025)
• No fines on record
• Total nursing staff: 4.82 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 68.8% (high)
• Part of the The Ensign Group chain (324 facilities)
The Cove at La Jolla is a 5-star Medicare certified nursing home in La Jolla, California with 59 certified beds. It has been operating since 1993. The facility scored above average compared to California facilities.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
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.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLAGSTONE HEALTHCARE SOUTH LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Sep 10, 2014 |
| THE ENSIGN GROUP INC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Jan 30, 2006 |
| TWOMAGNETS LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Dec 1, 2014 |
| MIRKARIMI, KAMRON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 10, 2021 |
| RAMESH, JENNIFER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2014 |
| OH, KATHERINE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2025 |
| SATO, AMI | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Sep 9, 2024 |
| WILLITS, ADAM | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Sep 9, 2024 |
| BURNAM, SOON | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 10, 2014 |
| KEETCH, CHAD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2011 |
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