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HomeCaliforniaUniversity Care Center

University Care Center

5602 University Ave, San Diego, CA 921056195831993
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
87
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 87 certified beds with an average of 80.8 residents per day (93% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 8 deficiencies (inspected May 7, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.11 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 45.1%

• Part of the Pacs Group chain (254 facilities)

University Care Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in San Diego, California with 87 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. The facility scored above average compared to California facilities.

Beds
87
Avg Residents/Day
80.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 10, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
San Diego
Last Inspection
May 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
67.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (45)

F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0693Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0912Minimal Harm

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

Survey: May 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0726Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0921Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0661Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Feb 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0685Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0841Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0867Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0912Minimal Harm

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

Survey: Feb 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 15 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.54 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.08 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.48 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.11 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.74 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.19 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
45.1%
RN Turnover
46.2%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (11)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PROVIDENCE GROUP NH, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jun 30, 2023
PACS GROUP, INC.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 30, 2023
PACS HOLDINGS, LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 30, 2023
HANCOCK, MARK5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AApr 15, 2024
MURRAY, JASON5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AApr 15, 2024
APT, FREDERICKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
HANCOCK, MARKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
JERGENSEN, JOSHUACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
MITCHELL, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
AFSHAR, POUYACONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 30, 2023
DAY, MATTHEWW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 24, 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for University Care Center?▾
University Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has University Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
University Care Center had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 7, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at University Care Center?▾
University Care Center provides 4.11 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours, 1.08 LPN hours, and 2.54 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 45.1%.
How many beds does University Care Center have?▾
University Care Center has 87 certified beds with an average of 80.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Pacs Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near University Care Center?▾
Yes, there are 20 other nursing homes in San Diego, California with an average rating of 3.6/5. You can compare all facilities on the San Diego nursing homes page.

Part of Pacs Group

This chain operates 254 facilities. View all →