All citations for The Cove at La Jolla

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

May 16, 2025

Showing 1 to 13 of 13 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0865, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install resident room doors of proper design and width.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0233, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.