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 7 of 7 citations

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

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2022).

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

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

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

    Health citation F-0802, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2022).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2022).

  4. 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 December 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2022).

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

    Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

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

    Health citation F-0773, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

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

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 17, 2023).

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

    Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.

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

    Health citation F-0920, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2022).

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.