San Diego, CA

Jacob Healthcare Center

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 13 recent health deficiencies with 15 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

4075 54th St., San Diego, CA

(619) 582-5168

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

128

Certified beds

Average residents

117

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Links Healthcare Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.04

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.32

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.42

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.54

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

56%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

58%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.9	2.3 0.4 pts better	1.9 About the same	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.6	1.6 1 pts worse	1.8 0.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	98.5% 1.5 pts better	93.4% 6.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	98.2% 1.8 pts better	95.5% 4.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	0.0%	1.6% 1.6 pts better	3.3% 3.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	3.6%	6.8% 3.2 pts better	11.4% 7.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	4.6%	4.1% 0.5 pts worse	5.4% 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	22.2%	13.7% 8.5 pts worse	19.6% 2.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	5.6%	14.2% 8.6 pts better	16.7% 11.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.4% 0.4 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	13.0%	11.0% 2 pts worse	16.3% 3.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	4.5%	10.7% 6.2 pts better	14.9% 10.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.2%	1.0% 0.8 pts better	1.0% 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.3%	1.2% 0.9 pts better	1.7% 1.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	1.5%	10.9% 9.4 pts better	19.8% 18.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	5.2%	4.7% 0.5 pts worse	5.1% 0.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	94.0% 6 pts better	81.7% 18.3 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	8.6%	11.2% 2.6 pts better	12.0% 3.4 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.5%	1.5% About the same	1.6% 0.1 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	93.2% 6.8 pts better	79.7% 20.3 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	18.8%	23.2% 4.4 pts better	23.9% 5.1 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-09-12 · Fire 2024-09-12

13 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

15 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2021-06-11 · Fire 2021-06-11

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-09-19 · Fire 2019-09-19

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

14 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-09-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2024-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

K325 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2024-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2024-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2024-09-30

C · Minimal harm 2024-09-12

E23 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

Corrected 2024-09-30

C · Minimal harm 2024-09-12

E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2024-09-30

C · Minimal harm 2024-09-12

E35 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

Corrected 2024-09-30

C · Minimal harm 2024-09-12

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2024-09-30

C · Minimal harm 2024-09-12

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-09-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-13

K347 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2023-10-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2021-07-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2021-07-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

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 2021-07-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2021-07-07

C · Minimal harm 2021-06-11

E32 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

Corrected 2021-07-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

E23 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

Corrected 2019-11-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2019-11-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2019-11-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

E9 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

Corrected 2019-11-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2019-11-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2019-11-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

K325 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2019-11-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-11-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2019-11-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2019-11-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2019-11-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2019-11-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2019-11-19

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-27

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 2024-12-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

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 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

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 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

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 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-31

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-02-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-31

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-02-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-12

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2023-08-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-12

F573 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Corrected 2023-08-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2021-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2021-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2021-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2021-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2021-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2021-07-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

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 2019-10-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2019-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2019-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2019-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-19

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 2019-10-18

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