Cycle 1
Health 2024-11-22 · Fire 2024-11-22
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
San Diego, CA
Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
8060 Frost St, San Diego, CA
(858) 966-5833
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
0 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
43
Certified beds
Average residents
35
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1977-03-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
3.20
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.23
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.22 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
3.62
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.64 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
8.05
All reported nurse hours · state 4.51 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
4.43
RN + LPN hours · state 1.87 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
7.79
Weekend nurse staffing · state 4.08 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
3.13
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.15
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
2.30
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
5.77
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.91
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
0%
Annual nurse turnover
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | Not Available |
10.72%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | Not Available |
1.02
|
This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Adjusted rate Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | Not Available |
8.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | Not Available |
42%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.5% |
94.0%
1.5 pts better
|
81.7%
13.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 95.5% |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-10-20 · Fire 2023-10-20
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-10-06 · Fire 2022-10-06
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-22
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-12-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-22
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-12-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-22
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-12-19
C · Minimal harm
2024-11-22
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-12-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-20
E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2023-11-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-20
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-11-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-20
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-11-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-06
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-10-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-06
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-10-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-06
K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2022-10-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-06
K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2022-10-25
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-29
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-02-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-22
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-22
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-22
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-22
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-22
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-20
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-11-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-20
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2023-11-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-20
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-11-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-20
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2023-11-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-06
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-10-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-06
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-10-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-06
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-10-28
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Nearby options
Other facilities in reach
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The Shores Post-Acute
San Diego, CA
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 17 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
#2
Kearny Mesa Convalescent And Nursing Home
San Diego, CA
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with $4,893 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
#3
Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center
San Diego, CA
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $6,351 in total fines with 12 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
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