Our Coverage of The Cove At La Jolla

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Inspection History Overview

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Detailed Inspection Reports

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May 16, 2025 Health Inspection

Fines and Penalties by Year

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Health Violations by Year

2025 7 violations

Tag 0550 D May 16, 2025

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 3, 2025
Tag 0656 D May 16, 2025

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 3, 2025
Tag 0689 E May 16, 2025

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 3, 2025
Tag 0695 D May 16, 2025

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 3, 2025
Tag 0804 E May 16, 2025

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 3, 2025
Tag 0806 D May 16, 2025

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 3, 2025
Tag 0812 E May 16, 2025

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 3, 2025

2024 7 violations

Tag 0558 D Jun 6, 2024

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Tag 0641 E Jun 6, 2024

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Tag 0656 D Jun 6, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Tag 0812 E Jun 6, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Tag 0842 D Jun 6, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Tag 0865 D Jun 6, 2024

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 26, 2024
Tag 0773 D Jan 17, 2024

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 26, 2024

2023 2 violations

Tag 0607 D Sep 28, 2023

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 17, 2023
Tag 0656 D Aug 29, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 31, 2023

2022 5 violations

Tag 0656 D Aug 11, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 31, 2022
Tag 0656 D Aug 10, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 26, 2022
Tag 0842 D Aug 10, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 26, 2022
Tag 0558 D Jul 18, 2022

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 18, 2022
Tag 0697 D Jun 2, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 13, 2022

2021 5 violations

Tag 0802 E Dec 9, 2021

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 20, 2022
Tag 0804 E Dec 9, 2021

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 20, 2022
Tag 0812 E Dec 9, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 20, 2022
Tag 0908 F Dec 9, 2021

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 20, 2022
Tag 0920 D Dec 9, 2021

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 20, 2022

2020 1 violations

Tag 0624 D Oct 28, 2020

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 16, 2020

2019 10 violations

Tag 0658 D Dec 19, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 14, 2020
Tag 0550 D Dec 5, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 20, 2019
Tag 0661 D Nov 15, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 16, 2019
Tag 0755 D Nov 15, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 16, 2019
Tag 0759 D Nov 15, 2019

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 16, 2019
Tag 0803 D Nov 15, 2019

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 16, 2019
Tag 0806 D Nov 15, 2019

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 16, 2019
Tag 0812 D Nov 15, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 16, 2019
Tag 0842 D Nov 15, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 16, 2019
Tag 0760 D Jan 15, 2019

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 29, 2019

2018 7 violations

Tag 0656 D Nov 29, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 23, 2019
Tag 0689 D Nov 29, 2018

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 23, 2019
Tag 0802 D Nov 29, 2018

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 23, 2019
Tag 0803 D Nov 29, 2018

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 23, 2019
Tag 0807 D Nov 29, 2018

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 23, 2019
Tag 0809 D Nov 29, 2018

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 23, 2019
Tag 0812 E Nov 29, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 23, 2019

2017 2 violations

Tag 0278 D Oct 27, 2017

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 27, 2017
Tag 0282 D Jun 28, 2017

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 26, 2017
πŸ₯ Facility Summary

THE COVE AT LA JOLLA is a 5-star nursing home in LA JOLLA, CA with 59 beds.

Most recent inspection: Data not available. No current violations on record.

πŸ“ž 8584594361
πŸ“ 7160 FAY AVENUE, LA JOLLA, CA
πŸ’΅ Accepts Medicare and Medicaid
Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Facility information updated daily. Star ratings range from 1 (much below average) to 5 (much above average).

Frequently Asked Questions About THE COVE AT LA JOLLA

What violations has THE COVE AT LA JOLLA received?
THE COVE AT LA JOLLA has 0 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of THE COVE AT LA JOLLA?
THE COVE AT LA JOLLA has a 5-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an above-average rating, indicating better quality care compared to most nursing homes. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was THE COVE AT LA JOLLA last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is THE COVE AT LA JOLLA safe?
Safety at THE COVE AT LA JOLLA should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact THE COVE AT LA JOLLA?
Phone: 8584594361. Address: 7160 FAY AVENUE, LA JOLLA, CA. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does THE COVE AT LA JOLLA offer?
THE COVE AT LA JOLLA is a skilled nursing facility with 59 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
What are better facilities near LA JOLLA, CA?
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