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University Care Center

Excellent5-Star CMS Rating

5602 UNIVERSITY AVE, San Diego, CA 92105

87 Beds
Medicare Since 1967

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5602 UNIVERSITY AVE
San Diego, CA 92105

About University Care Center

Nursing home overview and details

University Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in San Diego, CA, serving San Diego County and the surrounding community. The facility has 87 certified beds with an average daily census of 80.4 residents.

University Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1967, bringing 59 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with PACS GROUP, which provides administrative support and oversight.

University Care Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in San Diego, CA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating5/5 Stars
Certified Beds87
Avg. Residents/Day80.4
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountySan Diego
Affiliated Doctors2

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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Excellent

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

University Care Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.

Health Inspection

Very Good

Quality Measures

Excellent

Staffing

Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

University Care Center provides 4.00 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.45 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 41.4%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 38.5%. Weekend staffing averages 3.77 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.45
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.00
Total Nurse Turnover Rate41.4%
RN Turnover Rate38.5%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.77

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

University Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.

Doctors at University Care Center

2 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About University Care Center

What is the CMS rating for University Care Center?

University Care Center has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does University Care Center have?

University Care Center has 87 certified beds with an average daily census of 80.4 residents.

What type of facility is University Care Center?

University Care Center is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving San Diego County in San Diego, CA.

How many doctors practice at University Care Center?

2 physicians are affiliated with University Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does University Care Center have any safety concerns?

University Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·