Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in La Jolla, California
1 of 2 nursing homes in La Jolla (50%) meet our strict criteria. The California statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
4.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
220
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in La Jolla, California, is limited with only 2 facilities, of which 1 is recommended. Families should note that the top facility, The Cove at La Jolla, has a strong rating of 5 stars, but options are scarce, making careful selection crucial.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 THE COVE AT LA JOLLA (70) — The Cove at La Jolla shines with its impressive CMS 5-star rating and a solid grade of B, indicating a commitment to high-quality care. With a trust score of 70/100 and no fines, this for-profit facility excels in providing a comfortable environment for its 59 residents.
The other 1 La Jolla facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
The Cove at La Jolla shines with its impressive CMS 5-star rating and a solid grade of B, indicating a commitment to high-quality care. With a trust score of 70/100 and no fines, this for-profit facility excels in providing a comfortable environment for its 59 residents.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | La Jolla Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 4.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions La Jolla Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
La Jolla's city average is 4.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 2 La Jolla facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; La Jolla avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
La Jolla facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in La Jolla, CA are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in La Jolla (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in La Jolla "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in La Jolla?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.