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Nursing homes in La Jolla, California

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2Homes in the cityInside city limits; the list below also shows homes nearby
220Certified bedsTotal capacity, not current openings
2Accept MedicareFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home
1Accept MedicaidFrom Medicare data; confirm with the home

Nursing homes in La Jolla

Homes and star ratings come from Medicare (CMS) and can be a few months old. Medicare doesn’t list which homes offer memory care, hospice or other programs: look for them in a home’s own profile, or ask the home.

31 homes

La Jolla Post-Acute

2552 Torrey Pines Rd · La Jolla, CA

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No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

161 certified beds0.8 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

The Cove at La Jolla

7160 Fay Avenue · La Jolla, CA

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

59 certified beds0.8 mi from La Jolla centerMedicare

The Springs at Pacific Regent

3884 Nobel Drive · San Diego, CA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

59 certified beds2.9 mi from La Jolla centerMedicare

Vi at La Jolla Village

4171 Las Palmas Square · San Diego, CA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

60 certified beds2.9 mi from La Jolla centerMedicare

Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home

7675 Family Circle Drive · San Diego, CA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

98 certified beds6.0 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

The Pavilion at Ocean Point

3202 Duke Street · San Diego, CA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

133 certified beds6.7 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

Helen Bernardy Center D/p SNF

8060 Frost St · San Diego, CA

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Ownership: Government (hospital district)

43 certified beds7.1 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

The Shores Post-acute

2828 Meadowlark Drive · San Diego, CA

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No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

305 certified beds7.3 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-acute

13101 Hartfield Ave · San Diego, CA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

45 certified beds8.0 mi from La Jolla centerMedicare

Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

3520 Fourth Avenue · San Diego, CA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

194 certified beds9.1 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

Mission Hills Post Acute Care

3680 Reynard Way · San Diego, CA

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

75 certified beds8.6 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

St. Pauls Health Care Center

235 Nutmeg Street · San Diego, CA

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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

59 certified beds9.6 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center

4033 Sixth Avenue Ext · San Diego, CA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

96 certified beds8.3 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

Ridgeview Skilled Nursing Facility

9825 Glen Center Drive · San Diego, CA

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Ownership: For-profit (individual)

45 certified beds23.9 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

University Care Center

5602 University Ave · San Diego, CA

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

87 certified beds12.4 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

Arroyo Vista Nursing Center

3022 45th Street · San Diego, CA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

53 certified beds11.9 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

Jacob Healthcare Center

4075 54th St. · San Diego, CA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

128 certified beds12.3 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

Brighton Place San Diego

1350 N. Euclid Avenue · San Diego, CA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

99 certified beds13.5 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

Golden Hill Post Acute

1201 34th St. · San Diego, CA

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

99 certified beds11.9 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

Villa Coronado D/p SNF

233 Prospect Place · Coronado, CA

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No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

122 certified beds11.6 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

Parkway Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation

7760 Parkway Drive · La Mesa, CA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

60 certified beds14.2 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

Arbor Hills Nursing Center

7800 Parkway Drive · La Mesa, CA

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Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

100 certified beds14.2 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

Grossmont Post Acute Care

8787 Center Drive · La Mesa, CA

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Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

90 certified beds15.1 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

Community Care Center

8665 La Mesa Blvd. · La Mesa, CA

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No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

119 certified beds15.4 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

Country Manor La Mesa Healthcare Center

5696 Lake Murray Blvd · La Mesa, CA

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No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

99 certified beds14.0 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

Grossmont Gardens Healthcare Center

5480 Marengo Ave · La Mesa, CA

Medicare overall ratingNot yet ratedMedicare Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

Beds not reported14.7 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

Encinitas Post-Acute

900 Santa Fe Drive · Encinitas, CA

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No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

99 certified beds13.3 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

Aviara Healthcare Center

944 Regal Road · Encinitas, CA

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No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

120 certified beds13.6 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

The Dorothy & Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center

211 Saxony Road · Encinitas, CA

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No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

58 certified beds14.4 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

Lemon Grove Care and Rehabilitation Center

8351 Broadway · Lemon Grove, CA

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No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

158 certified beds15.4 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

Bella Vista Health Center

7922 Palm Street · Lemon Grove, CA

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No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

99 certified beds15.3 mi from La Jolla centerMedicareMedicaid

Medicare ratings and family reviews are separate. Medicare data as of September 2026.

Understand the local picture

Nursing home care at a glance

Scope: homes inside La Jolla city limits. Nearby search results do not change this scope.

Medicare overall rating

out of 5 · from this site's directory data

La Jolla4.50
California3.16
United States2.98

Ratings offer a starting point. Review each home’s inspection, staffing and quality details.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Care Compare · scope: La Jolla (2 facilities), California (1165 facilities), United States (14,690 facilities) · Medicare data as of September 2026 · average of each facility's CMS overall star rating, each home counted equally

Nurse staffing time

hours of nursing care per resident per day · higher is better

La Jolla4 hr 26 min
California4 hr 31 min
United States3 hr 52 min
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · La Jolla: average of 2 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026

Nursing staff turnover

share of nursing staff who left in a year · lower is better

La Jolla47%
California37%
United States46%
Source: Medicare (CMS) · La Jolla: average of 2 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026
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Inspections and quality

Each home’s page shows its full Medicare inspection record, what Medicare found, fines, and short-stay and long-stay quality measures, compared with the state average.

How these comparisons work

Area figures are simple averages of the homes listed here that have Medicare data, with each home counted equally. State and national figures are Medicare’s own averages. An average does not describe any single home. Our methodology.

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Nursing home information for La Jolla

This directory lists 2 nursing homes in La Jolla, California, with 220 certified beds between them. Their average Medicare overall rating is 4.5 stars, above the national average of 3.0 stars: 2 homes hold four or five stars and 0 have one or two.

Among the highest-rated homes are The Cove At La Jolla (5 stars) and La Jolla Post-Acute (4 stars).

By ownership, 100% are for-profit and 0% non-profit. None is currently a CMS Special Focus Facility.

These figures come from the Medicare data behind this directory. Ratings and inspections change, so confirm current details on each home’s profile and with the home itself.

Costs and payment

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Planning your search in La Jolla

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Questions about nursing homes in La Jolla

How many nursing homes are in La Jolla?

There are 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes in La Jolla, with 220 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.

Which nursing homes in La Jolla have the highest Medicare rating?

The Cove At La Jolla (5 stars), La Jolla Post-Acute (4 stars).

What is the average Medicare rating of nursing homes in La Jolla?

4.5 out of 5 across 2 rated homes, compared with 3.2 for California as a whole.

Do nursing homes in La Jolla accept Medicaid?

1 of the 2 homes accept Medicaid, according to Medicare’s records. Confirm with each home, since Medicaid beds can be limited. How nursing home Medicaid works in California.

Are any nursing homes in La Jolla on Medicare’s Special Focus list?

No. The Special Focus program follows homes with a history of serious quality problems. Data as of September 2026.