The Cove At La Jolla
THE COVE AT LA JOLLA in LA JOLLA, CA — inspection on May 16, 2025.
Found 3 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Findings
On 5/13/25 from 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., resident interviews were conducted during the initial tour of the facility.
The following represents residents' statements about food during the initial tour:
Resident 8 stated I received cereal with no milk .the combinations are ridiculous like yesterday I got cold sausage with brussels sprouts .food is usually lukewarm, not enough food .I had two meals that I couldn't figure out what it was, it looked like fried mush, and I didn't' t eat it . the orange juice is terrible, doesn't taste like orange .
Resident 159 stated .The food is always cold, dry eggs, scrambled, and hard .
Resident 15 stated .Food barely adequate, not very good, always cold .Canned vegetables, lettuce not fresh.
Portions too big to finish .
Resident 31 stated .Food not good, lunch and dinner are not up to expectations, always cold, not cooked very well, chicken is tough . I only eat breakfast .They don't season and tastes just plain .
Resident 17 stated .Food cold, unhealthy, bad flavor .
Resident 16 stated .Concerned with not sending requested sandwich for dialysis appointments .
Resident 10 stated .Food was terrible, no flavor, bad presentation .meal ticket it did not specify what he was receiving .
Resident 209 stated .Food content not good .seemed like food from prior day .
Resident 210 stated .Food was unidentifiable .
Resident 6 stated .The food was often cold .she did not always get what was on the menu .she was looking forward to getting sauerkraut, but they gave her carrots instead.
She was tired of carrots because she got them every day .she was brought green beans, but could not have green beans because she was allergic .
Resident 24 stated .The food was terrible, it was cold, and had no flavor .
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Form Approved OMB
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.
Building 555545 B.
Wing 05/16/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Cove at LA Jolla 7160 Fay Avenue LA Jolla, CA 92037
During an interview on 5/15/25 at 2:03 P.M. with LN 4, LN 4 stated she was aware that Resident 209 had a CPAP machine. LN 4 stated she needed to check with the Director of Nursing (DON) regarding the facility's policy for CPAP machine cleaning.
During an interview on 5/15/25 at 2:23 P.M. with LN 3, LN 3 stated she did not know how to clean a CPAP machine.
During an interview and joint record review on 5/15/25 at 3:27 P.M. with the Minimum Data Set Nurse (MDSN- a nurse who assessed and evaluated the quality of care being given to residents), the MDSN stated the hospital history and physical, dated 5/10/25 indicated Resident 209 used a CPAP machine.
The MDSN stated there was no physician's order for the CPAP machine until 5/14/25.
An interview on 5/16/25 at 8:26 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) was conducted.
The DON stated there should have been a physician's order for the CPAP machine to ensure that Resident 209's condition was treated, education was provided to Resident 209 and for staff to know how to clean the machine for infection control.
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Form Approved OMB
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.
Building 555545 B.
Wing 05/16/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Cove at LA Jolla 7160 Fay Avenue LA Jolla, CA 92037
During an interview and joint record review on 5/15/25 at 3:27 P.M. with the Minimum Data Set Nurse (MDSN- a nurse who assessed and evaluated the quality of care being given to residents), the MDSN stated the hospital history and physical, dated 5/10/25 indicated Resident 209 used a CPAP machine.
The MDSN stated there was no care plan for the CPAP machine until 5/14/25.
An interview on 5/16/25 at 8:26 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) was conducted.
The DON stated there should have been a care plan for the CPAP machine to ensure that Resident 209's condition was treated, education was provided to Resident 209 and for staff to know how to clean the machine for infection control.
A review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Comprehensive Person-Centered Care Planning, dated 10/2024 was conducted.
The P&P indicated, .the interdisciplinary team (IDT)[team members with various areas of expertise who work together toward the goals of their residents] shall develop a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident .to meet a resident's medical, nursing, mental and psychological need.
555545
Form Approved OMB
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.
Building 555545 B.
Wing 05/16/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Cove at LA Jolla 7160 Fay Avenue LA Jolla, CA 92037