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 16 of 16 citations

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

    Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0352, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2025).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2025).

  3. 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 May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2025).

  4. 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).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2025).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2025).

  7. 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).

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

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2025).

  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).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2022).

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

    Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0700, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2022).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 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.