UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER

University Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 5602 University Ave in San Diego, California 92105. The facility operates with 87 certified beds and is owned by a for-profit corporation. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either federal program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. University Care Center holds an overall CMS rating of 5 stars. This overall rating is derived from three component scores. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the outcomes of state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 3 stars, which corresponds to the reported levels of nursing staff relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, representing performance on clinical indicators such as resident outcomes and care processes tracked by CMS. Regarding payment options, University Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid as established by its dual certification status. Prospective residents or their representatives should contact the facility directly at (619) 583-1993 to obtain current information about private pay rates, insurance acceptance, and any additional financial arrangements the facility may accommodate. When compared to national benchmarks, University Care Center's overall 5-star rating places it above the national average of 3.0 stars for skilled nursing facilities. The quality measure rating of 5 stars also exceeds the national average, while the staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average. The health inspection rating of 4 stars is above the national average as well. These ratings are based on data reported to CMS and are updated periodically. Ratings reflect a snapshot of facility performance at the time of data collection and may not capture all aspects of day-to-day care. Families and individuals researching placement options are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile and to conduct on-site visits when evaluating this or any skilled nursing facility.