THE COVE AT LA JOLLA

The Cove at La Jolla is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility located at 7160 Fay Avenue in La Jolla, California (ZIP code 92037), within San Diego County. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and maintains 59 certified beds. The Cove at La Jolla holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 stars, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. This overall rating is derived from three component scores. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting survey and inspection findings conducted by state and federal regulators. The staffing rating is 4 stars, which accounts for the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, based on clinical data points related to resident outcomes and care processes. Each of these component ratings is measured on a scale of 1 to 5 stars, with higher values indicating performance above national benchmarks. The facility holds Medicare certification, which covers short-term skilled nursing care following qualifying hospital stays, subject to federal eligibility requirements. Information regarding Medicaid coverage or private pay arrangements should be confirmed directly with the facility by contacting their administrative offices at (858) 459-4361. Coverage determinations and financial arrangements vary based on individual circumstances and payer agreements in place at the time of admission. When compared to national averages, The Cove at La Jolla performs above the 3.0-star national overall average across all four CMS rating categories. The facility's 5-star overall rating, combined with 4-star scores in both health inspections and staffing, and a 5-star quality measure score, places it in a category that surpasses the midpoint benchmark used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review CMS's Care Compare tool alongside other resources when evaluating skilled nursing facility options in the La Jolla and greater San Diego area.