B

UNIVERSITY CARE CENTER

5602 UNIVERSITY AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92105
Score: 83 / 100

University Care Center earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 83/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this San Diego facility ranks in the 80th percentile among California nursing homes.

Staffing at University Care Center is near the national average, with 4.11 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 43 deficiencies at University Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.11 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.48 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.08 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.54 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.74 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.40 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

43
Total Deficiencies
Aug 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 40 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Aug 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    May 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity E
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    May 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    May 6, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    May 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 7.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 11.3% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.8% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 8.4% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 83 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
87
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 6, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8