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

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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

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

3.20

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.23

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.62

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

7.79

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

0%

Annual nurse turnover

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

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

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)

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

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