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ST. PAULS HEALTH CARE CENTER

235 NUTMEG STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Score: 51 / 100

CMS data shows St. Pauls Health Care Center earning a D grade with a score of 51/100, placing it below most facilities in California. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing at St. Pauls Health 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 53 deficiencies at St. Pauls Health Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.11 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.74 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.78 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.59 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.67 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.45 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

53
Total Deficiencies
Dec 8, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 53 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0584 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Dec 8, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Sep 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0726 Severity D
    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    Sep 3, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0565 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    Jun 25, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0605 Severity E
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
    Jun 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 3.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 19.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.4% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 1.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 11.8% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 51 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
59
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 25, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
26