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University Care Center

University Care Center is a for profit - corporation nursing facility in San Diego, California. Its CMS overall rating is ★★★★★ (5 of 5).

FieldValue
Address5602 University Ave
CitySan Diego, CA 92105
CountySan Diego
Phone6195831993
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
Certified beds87
Average residents/day79.5
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid)1967-01-10

CMS star ratings

RatingStars
Overall rating★★★★★ (5 of 5)
Health inspection rating★★★★☆ (4 of 5)
Quality measure (QM) rating★★★★★ (5 of 5)
Staffing rating★★★☆☆ (3 of 5)

CMS rates health inspections, staffing and quality measures separately and combines them into the overall rating. Read the components together: a facility with strong inspections but weak staffing is a different risk than one with the reverse.

Staffing and turnover

Nurse aide hours2.52 h/resident/day
LPN hours1.03 h/resident/day
RN hours0.49 h/resident/day
Total nurse hours4.04 h/resident/day
Weekend nurse hours3.73 h/resident/day
Total nursing turnover36.4%
RN turnover0.0%

Higher nurse hours per resident per day generally mean more hands-on care; low turnover suggests a more stable workforce. Weekend hours and RN hours matter most for clinical coverage.

Flags and notes

Part of the PACS GROUP chain (275 facilities, chain average overall rating 2.9 stars).

Location and contact

University Care Center is at 5602 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105 in San Diego. Call 6195831993 for admissions and visits.

Nearby nursing homes

Jacob Healthcare Center 0.3 km · San Diego · ★★★★★ (5 of 5)Arroyo Vista Nursing Center 2.2 km · San Diego · ★★★★★ (5 of 5)Brighton Place San Diego 3.2 km · San Diego · ★☆☆☆☆ (1 of 5)La Mesa Healthcare Center 3.7 km · La Mesa · ★★★★☆ (4 of 5)Bella Vista Health Center 4.9 km · Lemon Grove · ★★★★☆ (4 of 5)Golden Hill Post Acute 5.0 km · San Diego · ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CMS rating of University Care Center?

University Care Center has an overall CMS rating of ★★★★★ (5 of 5), with a health inspection rating of ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) and a staffing rating of ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5).

How many beds does University Care Center have?

It is certified for 87 beds and averages 79.5 residents per day.

Who owns University Care Center?

It is a for profit - corporation facility, part of the PACS GROUP chain.