Cycle 1
Health 2026-01-16 · Fire 2026-01-16
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Chula Vista, CA
Veterans Home Of California - Chula Vista
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $8,018 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
700 East Naples Court, Chula Vista, CA
(619) 482-6010
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
180
Certified beds
Average residents
105
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2002-07-18
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.11
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.57
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.08
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.20
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
14%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
15%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.9 |
2.3
0.6 pts worse
|
1.9
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.3 |
1.6
0.7 pts worse
|
1.8
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.1% |
98.5%
0.4 pts worse
|
93.4%
4.7 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 | 4.8% |
1.6%
3.2 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.8% |
6.8%
6 pts better
|
11.4%
10.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.7% |
4.1%
0.6 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 8.7% |
13.7%
5 pts better
|
19.6%
10.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.6% |
14.2%
2.6 pts better
|
16.7%
5.1 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 | 12.1% |
11.0%
1.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
4.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.3% |
10.7%
0.4 pts better
|
14.9%
4.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.6% |
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.1% |
1.2%
0.9 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 11.0% |
10.9%
0.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
8.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.0% |
4.7%
0.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 84.4% |
94.0%
9.6 pts worse
|
81.7%
2.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.4% |
11.2%
1.8 pts better
|
12.0%
2.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 6.2% |
1.5%
4.7 pts worse
|
1.6%
4.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.0% |
93.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
79.7%
5.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 29.5% |
23.2%
6.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
5.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2025-01-30 · Fire 2025-01-30
13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2024-03-07 · Fire 2024-03-07
15 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-16
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-01-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-16
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-16
K100 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2026-01-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-16
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2026-01-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-02-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-02-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-02-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-02-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-03-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-03-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-03-14
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-16
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 2026-02-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-16
F865 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2026-02-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-16
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2026-02-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-19
F620 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Corrected 2025-12-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-03
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-09-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
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 2025-03-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2025-03-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2025-03-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
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 2025-03-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-03-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
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 2025-03-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-03-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
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 2025-03-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2025-03-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-03-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-01
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 2024-10-16
G · Actual harm
2024-06-05
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 2024-08-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
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 2024-04-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
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 2024-04-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2024-04-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
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 2024-04-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-04-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
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 2024-04-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2024-04-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
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 2024-04-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-04-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
F849 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2024-04-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
F919 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-04-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-14
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-03-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-22
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-05-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-19
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2023-11-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-19
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 2023-11-15
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$8,018
2024-06-05
Fine
Fine · fine $8,018
Fine
Ownership
Veterans Home Of California-Chula Vista
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Department Of Veterans Affairs Of The State Of California
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Kreisher, Tim
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Miller, Jimmy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Thomas, Richard
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Veterans Home Of California-Chula Vista
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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